Zuyd Excellence Scholarship: Eligibility, Deadline & How to Apply

An awarded Zuyd Excellence Scholarship (ZES) offers you a max. € 3600 net discount on your tuition fee. The study progress of students who are awarded the ZES is monitored yearly, as a minimum of 45 obtained credits per academic year is required for renewal of the scholarship for the following academic year. Renewal of the scholarship applies only for the nominal duration of the programme concerned. 

This scholarship is awarded in the form of a NL Scholarship amount (formerly known as Holland Scholarship) of € 5000 in the first year in addition to the Zuyd Excellence Scholarship (max. € 3600 net discount on your tuition fee) for the the nominal duration of your study.

The study progress of students who are awarded the NL–ZES is monitored yearly, as a minimum of 45 obtained credits per academic year is required for renewal of the scholarship for the following academic year. Renewal of the scholarship applies only for the nominal duration of the programme concerned. 

Please be aware that submitted NL-ZES applications are assessed on an individual basis, in order of arrival and are always subject to supply and demand.

You are applying to start one of the following government funded, fully English taught programmes:

• • European Studies
  • Hospitality (Hotel) Management
  • Interdisciplinary Arts
  • International Business
  • Music (Bachelor and Master)
  • Interior Architecture
  • Applied Data Science & Artificial Intelligence

Important notice; ADSAI students can only submit the ZES scholarship application after they have received the confirmation email from the enrolment office stating that their enrolment is complete. The subject of this email states “Your enrolment is complete!” and the statement of enrolment is attached. 

• The NL-ZES is awarded in the form of an amount of € 5000 in the first year in addition to the Zuyd Excellence Scholarship  (max. € 3600 net discount on your tuition fee) for the nominal duration of your study.
  
  
• Please note: To receive these payments you will need a Dutch bank account.

To be eligible for a NL-ZES, you must meet the following criteria: 

• You do not have a EU/EEA nationality, or the nationality of Switzerland or Suriname.
• You have received your Zuyd student number through Studielink.
• You meet the specific requirements of the study programme.
• You are required to pay the highest institutional tuition fees.
• You live in the Netherlands during your study period.
• You have never cut short a Zuyd programme without obtaining a degree.

• You have not previously started or studied at an educational institution in the Netherlands (please note that this condition only applies for the NL Scholarship, if you do not meet this criteria, you can still apply for the Zuyd Excellence Scholarship).

Your letter of motivation (max. 1 page A4) must include the following items:

• Why have you chosen this particular study programme at Zuyd University of Applied Sciences
• What value you expect this study programme to add to your previous education
• What you expect this study programme to contribute to your future career

The letter of reference should be signed, dated and submitted on official stationary and must include:

• Your name and the name, position and department of the referee of your current educational institution 
• Description of the applicant’s excellent academic abilities and competencies.

ZES applications are assessed on an individual basis and in order of arrival and are always subject to supply and demand. 

A committee of the International Office and the concerning faculty decides on the awarding and distribution of the scholarships among the applicants. Selection is based on academic merit and/or entrance examination results and the motivation and reference letters accompanying this registration form. 

You will be notified of the scholarship awarding results by email: 

• For submissions before 1 May: before 1 June, unless there are pending entrance exam results.
• For submissions after 1 May: within 6 weeks, unless there are pending entrance exam results.

You do not have a EU/EEA nationality, or the nationality of Switzerland or Suriname.

• ZES Application Form (pdf) 
• Personal Letter of Motivation
• One Letter of Reference
• Curriculum Vitae (Resume)