Scholarship details
Radboud University in the Netherlands offers Master’s degree opportunities for specific fields of study for all non-EU/EEA Countries including Vietnam students. The Radboud Encouragement Scholarship will be offered to provide fully-funded assistance to deserving international students who can demonstrate their academic excellence and their motivation to fulfill their higher education and career goals.
The fully-funded scholarship will provide a tuition fee and a living cost of €11,220 for the whole duration of their Master’s Degree. Radboud University wants to add to a solid and liberated world with equivalent opportunities for all. They find it essential to understand a diverse and inclusive campus for every one of their students and staff. To offer all capable students the chance to turn out to be essential for their academic local area, including students from non-EU/EEA countries who may be monetarily struggling to pay the institutional Radboud University tuition fee, they offer various full scholarships.
More Information about the Scholarship Program
The Radboud Encouragement Scholarship is accessible for applicants from non-EU/EEA countries, applying for one of the university’s English Master’s degree programs (except for Erasmus Mundus Master’s programs and joint-degree Master’s programs).
A total of 16 Scholarships will be available in the following faculty for the Academic year of 2023-2024:
- 1 Faculty of Philosophy, Theology, and Religious Studies
- 2 Nijmegen School of Management
- 7 Faculty of Medical Sciences
- 2 Faculty of Science
- 1 Faculty of Arts
- 2 Faculty of Social Sciences
- 1 Faculty of Law
Scholarship Provider: Radboud University
About the Provider
The Radboud University, established in 1923, is a public research university situated in Nijmegen, the Netherlands, the best traditional place with a green campus in the south of the Nijmegen City Center. Named after Saint Radboud, a ninth-century Dutch bishop who was known for his keenness and support of the oppressed. The university is presently positioned 232nd in QS World University Rankings 2023 and 106th in Best Worldwide Universities.
In the 2022 Public Student Survey, Radboud University students granted their study program with a typical score of 3.94 on a scale of 1 (exceptionally dissatisfied) to 5 (extremely satisfied). Something like 8,160 Radboud University students partook in the 2022 release of this public student satisfaction survey, representing 33.0% of the all-out number of students. The outcome of the Public Student Survey is an essential source for additional work on the instructive nature of study programs. These results are also used for data materials that are pivotal for prospective students.
The university aims to contribute to a healthy, free world and equal opportunities to make a significant impact on the region at an international level. The university’s students and faculty staff feel associated with one another, with society, and with their general surroundings. They focus our consideration on dealing with one another and the general surroundings and they are resolved to approach rights for cultural and social minorities. They need to have an effect and, to this end, they are directed by social issues and academic challenges.
They advance in quality education and opportunity and endorse research that is both autonomous and accessible. The university foster an open academic environment, in which they inspire and challenge one another and where every individual’s personal qualities can flourish. As per cautious, honest, and transparent scientific practice, they push the boundaries of their insight. This subsequently provides them with the fortitude and responsibility to survey their findings and ideas basically. The university considers its own actions and deals with space for reflection.
Scholarship Summary
- Academic Year: 2023-2024
- Applicant’s Nationality: Vietnam and non-EU/EEA countries
- Degree Level: Master’s Degree
- Field: Law, Science, Social Science, Arts, Management, Medical Science and Philosophy, Theology, and Religious Studies.
- Number of Awards: 16
- Duration: NA
- Scholarship Awards: Tuition fee, Living Cost, Insurance, Visa cost, and residence permit
- Scholarship Country: Netherlands
- Renewable: Yes
- Offered Annually: Yes
Scholarship Eligibility
Before proceeding with the application, interested students must meet the following criteria:
- Applicants must be holding a non-EU/EEA passport.
- Not eligible for the lower EEA educational fees for any other reasons.
- Must not be holding any loans or access grants to pursue their studies at Radboud University.
- Must be holding a bachelor’s degree and achieved it outside the Netherlands, no degrees obtain at the Radboud University or any previous educational background in the Netherlands.
- Must have good communication skills in oral and written English, and must meet the English language proficiency of the university.
- Must be fully admitted to an English Master thought class commencing on September 1, 2023.
- Able to read and agreed on the terms and conditions applied to obtain their student visa to the Netherlands.
- Must be admitted full-time at Radboud University for the Master’s degree program in which the scholarship will be awarded.
Selection Criteria
- Students Academic Excellence
- Relevancy of the previous degree to the master’s degree program
- Outstanding results in their academics, publications, test scores, and results from their previous studies.
- The motivation letter must be one for the master’s degree program and for the scholarship.
- Must be able to show their ambitions, previous achievements, relevancy to the field of study, and performances.
- Volunteering activities and life experiences.
Keep in mind that all students who are applying for the scholarship will be individually considered and evaluated by the scholarship committee. The scholarship committee and the faculty will be selecting the scholars based on their academic qualities and some faculty will be based on interviews and other criteria.
Application Process
The application can be made through an online portal provided by Radboud University. Applicants may be requested additional materials for the application.
Scholarship Awards
Radboud University will be providing the following awards:
- Visa costs
- Residence permit
- Tuition fees
- Health Insurance
- Liability Insurance
- Living Stipend
In order to maintain the awards for up to two years, the students must maintain their academics or passed the program in the first year of their study.
Deadline of Application
The deadline to complete and submit the application is until February 28, 2023.
