Studying in Netherlands

Various Scholarships descriptions with Tips and Tricks

1) Amandus H. Lundqvist Scholarship Program (ALSP) at TU/e

Each year a considerable number of scholarships are awarded by TU/e partnered by top
international technology companies. Currently ASML, NXP, Oc, Philips and Bosch are all involved in
the Amandus H. Lundqvist Scholarship Program (ALSP), named in honor of the former TU/e
President. The scholarships are awarded to students with the best grades in their previous education
at renowned universities outside the Netherlands.

Attractive careers in the technological heart of the Netherlands

The TU/e prides itself on its reputation as being the worlds number 1 university for scientific output
in cooperation with industry. Furthermore, the region Brainport Eindhoven is one of the most
innovative centers for advanced technology in Europe. It has, for example, been the base for the
technology giant Phillips Electronics for more than a century. Many more multinational companies
have research, development and production facilities close to Eindhoven, including ASML and Oc,
two of the ALSP scholarship partners. And in 2011 the Eindhoven region was named the most
Intelligent Community in a worldwide survey by the Intelligent Community Forum.

The scholarship program

The scholarship covers a period of five years: two years studying for your Master's degree at TU/e
and three years working for the company that sponsors your scholarship. In this way you will also
gain international work experience and increase your career opportunities.

The scholarships will be awarded to highly talented international students who have an excellent
academic record, a high score in the selection tests and in English proficiency.

The TU/e will match your academic background and particular skills to the requirements of
the international organizations funding your scholarship.

The ALSP scholarship consists of a tuition fee waiver and a contribution to living expenses of 5,000
euro for both of the two years of the Master's program. This is not a full cost scholarship. During the
three years of your career launching experience, you will earn a competitive salary.

You automatically enter the selection for ALSP if you are admitted to a TU/e Master's program
having submitted your application before the scholarship deadline of February 1, 2014.

Don't wait too long to apply!

The scholarships are allocated to selected excellent students on a first-come, first-served basis.

If you are an excellent student, don't leave your application to the last minute or it is possible that
you may miss the chance to gain an ALSP Scholarship.
Match-making event

During the match-making event you get the opportunity to meet companies. International Master's
students at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) with an Amandus Lundqvist Scholarship
Program (ALSP) are brought into contact with companies that participate in the ALSP program. If
there is a match between you and a company you receive a scholarship from that company for your
Masters program at TU/e. After you graduate, you will be working for that company for 3
consecutive years.

PART I - Scholarship alsp

The scholarships will be awarded to highly talented international students who have an excellent
academic record, a high score in the selection tests and in English proficiency. The scholarship covers
a period of five years: two years studying for your Master's degree at TU/e and three years
working for the company that sponsors your scholarship. In this way you will also gain international
work experience and increase your career opportunities.

The ALSP scholarship consists of a tuition fee waiver and a contribution to living expenses of 5,000
euro for both of the two years of the Master's program. This is not a full cost scholarship. This
covers the expenses only partially. So you have to find other scholarships as well. But during the
three years of job, you will earn a competitive salary.

You automatically enter the selection for ALSP if you are admitted to a TU/e Master's program
having submitted your application before the scholarship deadline of February 1 every year

The best thing about this scholarship is that you will get job in the company after two years of
masters for three years.

There are a few tips and tricks along with my experience in searching for scholarships:

1. Do not Delay Application

The first point to emphasize is that I do not ever delay sending the application. Check all the
important dates, especially the application deadline. As deadline for this scholarship is Feburary 1st
every year so do not miss it

2. Prepare Certificate of TOEFL iBT / IELTS

The minimum language certificate hard enough, the average TOEFL iBT > = 90 or IELTS> = 6.5. You
must plan well the time you need to prepare, then registering for it, then taking test and then 1 to 2
months at least to wait for results. So plan well your English requirements

3. Letters of Recommendation

Letters of recommendation that need to be prepared on average universities ask for two letters. The
letters should be by the persons who can give an explanation detail about yourself (GPA, research
experience, organizational experience, etc.). It is good if they are professors.

4. Having MS degree
Pakistanis have been rejected from this scholarship as due to wrong evaluation by NUFFICE of
Pakistani grade system. But the people with MS degree from Pakistan are getting admission in TU/e
as their credit hours match with NUFFICE evaluations.

How to apply for ALSP scholarship

Submit a complete application to the TU/e Master's program of your choice. Only complete
applications, including the online application and all application documents, that arrive
before February 1, will be eligible to enter the selection procedure for ALSP.

If you are admitted to a TU/e Master's program AND you have a cumulative grade point
average (CGPA) of 80% or higher from an internationally renowned university, you will enter
the selection procedure for the ALSP scholarships.

You cannot apply directly to the ALSP scholarships. You must first apply for a TU/e Master's
program (see below).

The selection process

Your application to a TU/e Master's program is also your application for an ALSP scholarship,
unless you specify in your online application that you do not wish to be considered for an
ALSP scholarship.

Each TU/e Department nominates excellent students to the TU/e scholarship selection
committee. The TU/e scholarship selection committee awards scholarships to the best,
highly talented students. The award is based on the quality of previous education and the
student's academic performance therein.

TU/e matches the academic background and particular skills of the student to the
requirements of the organizations that fund the scholarships. The match is based on the
information contained in the application package that you submitted for admission to the
TU/e Master program and on a subsequent online survey conducted by TU/e.

A one-time scholarship offer will then be made to successful candidates. The offer is non-
negotiable.

Websites

https://www.tue.nl/studeren/studeren-aan-de-tue/studiekosten/studiefinanciering/amandus-h-
lundqvist-scholarship-program/

https://www.tue.nl/en/education/studying-at-tue/study-costs-scholarships-and-
grants/scholarships-and-grants/amandus-h-lundqvist-scholarship-program/application/

2) Anne van den Ban Scholarship Foundation Wageningen University

The ABF is offered in Wageningen University. The ABF scholarships cover living expenses for two
years undergoing master at Wageningen University. Tuition fees are derived from Wageningen
University Fellowship. How should apply for two scholarships then separately? Not necessarily. After
receiving the Letter of Acceptance (LoA) from the university, apply for ABF. If the applicant meets the
qualifications terms, Program Director of the Master that you are applying would recommend
automatically to the board members Wageningen University Fellowship to receive scholarships for
tuition fees.

Website
http://www.wageningenur.nl/en/Benefactors/Areas-to-support/The-funds-of-the-Wageningen-
University-Fund/Scholarships/Anne-van-den-Ban-Fonds.htm

3) The Dairy Science & Technology Fellowship for dairy sciences students
Wageningen University
The Dairy Science & Technology (DST) Fellowship supports students in pursuing the DST MSc.

Website:

http://www.wageningenur.nl/en/Benefactors/Areas-to-support/The-funds-of-the-Wageningen-
University-Fund/Scholarships/Dairy-Science-Technology-Fellowship.htm

4) Nico Buisman Fund Wageningen University

The Nico Buisman Fund is aimed at promoting education and research in environmental technology.

Website:

http://www.wageningenur.nl/en/Benefactors/Areas-to-support/The-funds-of-the-Wageningen-
University-Fund/Scholarships/Nico-Buisman-Fund.htm

5) Justus & Louise Van Effen Scholarships TU Delft

16 scholarships are awarded in total; 2 scholarships are awarded per faculty. To be considered for
these scholarships, your complete (hard copy) application for an MSc programme must
be received by TU Delft International Office before 1 November of the preceding year.
All students meeting this deadline who have been (conditionally) admitted to one of the MSc
programmes of TU Delft will be considered for these scholarships.

As there is no separate application procedure for these scholarships, you cannot apply yourself.

Full tuition fees

Monthly living allowance (varied each year)
Dutch visa expense
One-time payment towards international traveling expenses

Tips

Put a clock on timings - Make sure you have your documents sorted out long before the
deadline, especially the result of your English proficiency test as they have to be sent directly
from the institution to TU Delft

Effort in your motivational essay - the essay is the best way to make you shine and stand
out. Be mindful about the structure and requirements of the essay, but most importantly are
creative! And the most importantly, ask for feedbacks! Especially on contents and grammar
 Choose the right person for your reference letter - It is important to choose someone who
knows you best and willing to a make a detailed and tailor-made reference for you.

Do your due diligence - Double check everything and the make sure that everything is
organized and in order

Website

http://www.tudelft.nl/en/study/studying-at-the-tu-delft/finances/scholarships-awards/tu-delft-
excellence-scholarships/justus-louise-van-effen-scholarships/

6) Delft Research Initiative (DRI) Scholarships

16 scholarships are awarded in total; 4 scholarships are awarded per Delft . To be considered for
these scholarships, your complete (hard copy) application for an MSc programme must
be received by TU Delft International Office before 1 November of the preceding year.
All students meeting these deadlines who have been (conditionally) admitted to one of the MSc
programmes of TU Delft and fitting with one of the research areas will be considered for these
scholarships.
As there is no separate application procedure for these scholarships, you cannot apply yourself.

Website

http://www.tudelft.nl/en/study/studying-at-the-tu-delft/finances/scholarships-awards/tu-delft-
excellence-scholarships/delft-research-initiative-dri-scholarships/

7) TU Delft Institutes Scholarships

8 scholarships are awarded in total; 2 scholarships are awarded per institute. Scholarships linked to
the TU Delft Climate Institute, TU Delft Process Technology Institute, TU Delft Robotics Institute and
TU Delft Transport Institute.

Website

http://www.tudelft.nl/en/study/studying-at-the-tu-delft/finances/scholarships-awards/tu-delft-
excellence-scholarships/tu-delft-institutes-scholarships/

8) Radboud Scholarship Programme, Radboud University Nijmegen

The Radboud Scholarship Programme offers a select number of talented prospective non-EEA
students the opportunity to receive a scholarship to pursue a complete English-taught Master's
degree programme at Radboud University Nijmegen. The Radboud Scholarship Programme is very
selective and is only intended for talented students who have obtained outstanding study results
and are highly motivated to pursue a Master's degree programme at Radboud University.

Deadline is each year 1st April.

Website: http://www.ru.nl/masters/@786264/pagina/
9) Netherlands Fellowship Program (NFP)
Netherlands Fellowship Program for Masters, Short courses and PhD 2015
**Useful advice: Everyone must apply but especially those major people who do not find their
majors normally in posted scholarships, can find in such Government scholarships their fields such as
people who belong to Medical field (applying in masters in public health etc ), People who want to
go for MS and PhD in Management and majors as Arts, etc. Also you must have three years of
professional work experience

Eligibility:
Be a professional with at least three years relevant work experience. The number of years is
calculated from the year you have started working until the deadline for which you have applied. At
the fellowship application deadline (February, May, October) you should have three years of work
experience;
-be a national of, and working and living in one of the countries on the NFP country list valid at the
time of application;
-be nominated by your employer, who pledges to continue paying your salary and guarantees that
you will be able to return to the same or an equivalent position at the end of your fellowship period;
-have been unconditionally admitted by a Dutch institution to one of the Masters degree
programmes or Short courses on the course list, or have agreed upon a PhD research proposal with
the Dutch institution. This means that you must have met all the academic requirements set by the
Dutch institution;
-not be employed by:
- a multinational corporation (e.g. Shell, Unilever, Microsoft);
- a large national and/or a large commercial organisation;
- a bilateral donor organisation (e.g. USAID, DFID, Danida, Sida, Dutch ministry of Foreign affairs,
FinAid, AusAid, ADC, SwissAid);
- a multilateral donor organisation, (e.g. a UN organisation, the World Bank, the IMF, Asian
Development Bank, African Development Bank, IADB);
- an international NGO (e.g. Oxfam, Plan, Care).
-have completed and submitted an NFP PhD study, masters degree programme or short course
fellowship application, including all the required documentation, before the applicable fellowship
application deadline;
-be employed in a subject area to which the study will make a relevant contribution;
Specifications(2014-2015 Netherlands Fellowship Programme for Developing Countries)
You have to be nominated by your employer to be eligible for the fellowship. There also has to be
a clear need for training within the context of your organisation.
After completing your training you return to your original workplace. This ensures the training is
embedded within your organisation.

Scholarship Description:
The Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP) promotes capacity building within organisations in
50 countries by providing training and education through fellowships for professionals. The NFP is
initiated and fully funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs under the budget for development
cooperation.
What does it cover?
An NFP fellowship is intended to supplement the salary that you should continue to receive during
the study period in the Netherlands. The allowance is a contribution towards your costs of living, the
costs of tuition fees, visas, travel, insurance and thesis research, as specified in the NFP Rules and
Regulations for fellowship holders. If applicable, the fellowship holder is expected to cover the
difference between the actual costs and the amount of the personal NFP allowances.

Selection Criteria:
The fellowships are awarded in a very competitive selection to highly motivated professionals with
at least three years work experience who are in a position to introduce the newly-acquired skills and
knowledge into their employing organization.

How to Apply:
Students must apply for academic admission directly at the Dutch institution. Their admission must
be unconditional in terms of their education and language proficiency. Conditional admission may be
granted only to students finding suitable for the programme. The application you submit to Nuffic
must be complete with all the required documentation according to the required formats. The
application must be submitted online through Scholarships Online (SOL) before the fellowship
application deadline. Applications that are not submitted according to the required procedure and
format will not be accepted.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 4th November 2014. As of the year
2014-15 scholarships online (SOL) will be open for fellowship applications two months before the
fellowship application deadline.
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application
http://pakistan.nlembassy.org/news/2014/08/changes-in-nfp-procedures.html

10) Websites to search grants

Must see and apply using given below website

http://www.studyinholland.nl/scholarships/grantfinder

A good website for searching PhD positions in Netherlands specially

https://www.academictransfer.com/

Best of luck

Waqar Baig

Scholarship Network