Maastricht University in the Netherlands is offering the Holland High Potential Scholarship 2025, a fully funded master’s scholarship for highly talented international students, especially from non-EU countries like Nigeria. The scholarship supports one or two-year master’s programs across multiple faculties.
This is one of the best chances for Nigerian graduates to study tuition-free in Europe with full monthly stipends.
Scholarship Summary
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University: Maastricht University
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Country: Netherlands
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Level: Master’s (1 or 2-year programs)
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️ Duration: Entire program duration
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Eligibility: All international students outside the EU/EEA
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Coverage: Fully funded (tuition + living expenses + visa costs)
Scholarship Benefits
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Full Tuition Fee Waiver (worth €13,800 – €17,000)
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Monthly Living Stipend: €12,350 (13 months) or €23,750 (25 months)
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Visa Application Costs: Covered
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Health & Liability Insurance: Fully covered
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Free residence permit processing
Available Fields of Study
Scholarships apply to all English-taught Master’s programs in:
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Health and Medicine
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Law
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Psychology & Neuroscience
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Economics and Business
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Science & Engineering
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Arts and Social Sciences
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Governance and Global Affairs
See full course list here:
https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/education/master
✅ Eligibility Criteria
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Be a non-EU citizen (Nigerians are eligible)
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Hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent
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Have excellent academic records
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Apply for a full-time master’s at Maastricht for 2025
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Must not have studied or lived in the Netherlands previously
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Meet program admission and English language requirements (IELTS/TOEFL accepted)
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Willing to relocate to the Netherlands and engage in campus life
Required Documents
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Academic transcripts and certificates
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CV/Resume
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Motivation letter
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Two letters of recommendation
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Proof of English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL/Duolingo)
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Passport or national ID
Application Timeline
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Master’s program application deadline: Before January 31, 2025
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Scholarship application deadline: January 31, 2025
Early application is recommended as processing for both admission and scholarship is competitive.
Official Website & Application Link
Apply through Maastricht’s official scholarship page:
https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/support/your-studies-begin/coming-maastricht-university-abroad/scholarships
Why You Should Apply
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One of Europe’s most generous master’s scholarships
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Netherlands has a welcoming student visa system
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No tuition fee + full cost-of-living = stress-free study
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1-year programs available (finish faster!)
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High employability after graduation in the EU