The UM Global Studies Scholarship supports academically outstanding students from eligible countries to pursue a fully funded Global Studies bachelor’s degree at Maastricht University, Netherlands. The program prepares future global leaders to tackle complex worldwide challenges through interdisciplinary learning across six university faculties.

Students will benefit from:
✅ Local or international field research
✅ Solving real societal problems with organizations
✅ Completion of an interdisciplinary graduation thesis

🔆 Duration
✅ 36 months (full duration of the bachelor’s program)

🔆 Target Applicants
✅ International students from eligible non-EEA countries
✅ Academically excellent candidates demonstrating personal growth potential
✅ Applicants admitted (conditional/confirmed) to Global Studies at Maastricht University

🔆 Eligibility Criteria
✅ Must hold nationality from an OECD-eligible Official Development Assistance (ODA) country
✅ Must NOT hold dual nationality from EEA or non-eligible country
✅ Application to Maastricht University bachelor’s program for 2026–27
✅ Meet Global Studies program admission requirements
✅ Do not hold a bachelor’s-equivalent degree
✅ Must be younger than 35 years by 1 September 2026
✅ Commit to ambassador duties during/after studies
✅ Submit all documents at once — no edits later

🔆 Benefits

✅ Full tuition coverage
✅ Living allowance: €15,925 per year (€1,225/month)
✅ Health & liability insurance
✅ Visa costs
✅ Pre-academic training
✅ ISAP fee covered (first block)
✅ Housing guaranteed & mandatory (not suitable for family)

🔆 Monthly Living Stipend Breakdown (approx.)
✅ Housing: €600
✅ Food & personal care: €160
✅ Phone: €60
✅ Transport: €100
✅ Books & materials: €90
✅ Clothing, hobbies, outings: €125
✅ Miscellaneous: €90

❗ Airfare NOT covered — students must pay themselves.

🔆 Required Documents
✅ CV (max 2 pages)
✅ Motivation letter (official template)
✅ Proof of academic excellence (75% or above)
✅ Statement of financial need & circumstances
✅ Recommendation letter (non-family, official format)
✅ Referee details (relation, work phone, official email)

🔆 How to Apply

✅ Step 1: Apply via Studielink

• Apply to Global Studies program

• Receive Student ID

• Meet all admission conditions before deadline

• Pay application fee (if applicable)

✅ Step 2: Submit Scholarship Application via UM Portal

• Upload required documents in PDF/Word format

• Submit once — incomplete files rejected

🔆 Selection Process
✅ Applications reviewed after 1 Feb 2026
✅ Forwarded to admissions office
✅ Top 5 shortlisted in March 2026
✅ Online interviews & reserve list
✅ Results in April → Final decision June 2026
✅ Sign scholarship contract
✅ Mandatory pre-academic training: August 2026 (2 weeks)

🔆 Deadline
✅ Applications Open: 1 October 2025
✅ Deadline: 1 February 2026 (23:59 CET)