Scholarship
VU Fellowship Programme (VUFP)
A merit-based tuition fee waiver for academically excellent international students from outside the EU/EEA pursuing a Master's degree at VU Amsterdam. Recipients often act as international student ambassadors.
About this scholarship
VU Fellowship Programme (VUFP) is offered by Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam for study in Netherlands at master level. The award is valued at Full tuition fee waiver, provided as full tuition support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as full tuition funding. Applicants selected receive Full tuition fee waiver. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at master level. Nationality requirements apply: Non-EU/EEA.
Eligibility
Non-EU/EEA passport holders not eligible for lower tuition fees, with excellent academic records (GPA equivalent to Dutch 8.0) and admission to a full-time Master's programme.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-02-01. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
master
Nationality requirements
Non-EU/EEA
Funding basis
Merit-based
Key details
- Provider
- Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
- Country
- Netherlands
- Award
- Full tuition fee waiver
- Funding type
- full tuition
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- master
- Nationality
- Non-EU/EEA
- Deadline
- 2026-02-01
- Renewable
- Yes
- Verified by Eternity
- Not yet verified
- Last verified
- 2026-08-21
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
View official scholarship sourceLast verified 2026-08-21