Eric Bleumink Fellowship 2027–2028: Fully Funded Master’s Scholarship at the University of Groningen, Netherlands
Overview
The Eric Bleumink Fellowship at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands offers fully funded postgraduate study opportunities for international students. Designed for talented candidates who demonstrate excellent academic performance, the fellowship supports eligible one- or two-year master's programmes. The university aims to help outstanding individuals access high-quality education and research without needing to independently finance the full cost of their studies abroad.
What you get
The funding package provides comprehensive financial assistance, covering full tuition fees for the eligible master's programme and international travel expenses to the Netherlands. It also includes support for living expenses, books and study materials, and health insurance in accordance with applicable requirements.
Who can apply
Candidates must hold the nationality of a country included on the University of Groningen's official eligibility list, which features numerous nations across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Pacific, including Zimbabwe, Zambia, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Malawi, Mozambique, Ghana, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Vietnam, Yemen, Bolivia, Morocco, India, Egypt, Iran, Jordan, Sudan, Somalia, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Madagascar, Myanmar, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Applicants must also have no other means of financing their intended course of study, be available for the entire duration of the programme, and be in good health.
Requirements
Applicants must demonstrate excellent academic performance throughout their undergraduate studies, supported by strong bachelor's degree results and preferred letters of recommendation confirming academic potential. Candidates must meet English language proficiency standards specific to their chosen master's programme and secure provisional or unconditional admission to an eligible University of Groningen master's programme before February.
How to apply
There is no separate active fellowship application. Instead, applicants must first choose an eligible master's degree programme and prepare their admission application by the master's application deadline before 1 December according to the university's published guidance. The university evaluates admitted students and handles candidate nomination internally.
Key dates
The programme starts in September. The master's application deadline is before 1 December, and candidates must receive provisional or unconditional admission before February.