Maastricht University (UM) offers scholarships to students from all over the world to give them the opportunity to develop into active, globally oriented thinkers who are ready to make a positive contribution to their communities.
UM’s high-quality, innovative education based on small-scale Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in an international and intercultural setting prepares students for this purpose.
2026 Maastricht University Scholarships Assessment criteria
- academic excellence
- extracurricular engagement
- active citizenship
- financial need
Maastricht University Scholarships Eligibility
Before applying for a UM scholarship, please take into account the following to avoid being disqualified from the application process:
- You have to apply for a UM study programme before applying for a scholarship.
- You are only allowed to apply for one UM scholarship; multiple applications will be disqualified.
- Check if your nationality is eligible for the scholarship.
- Check if your UM faculty/study programme is eligible for the scholarship.
- If the scholarship covers only tuition fees, make sure you can finance your living expenses (rent, food and insurances) for the complete duration of your studies.
2026 Various Maastricht University Scholarships Timelines
| Scholarship | Bachelor / Master | Faculty/Study programme | Nationality** | Application deadline for academic year 2026/27 |
| Maastricht University NL-High Potential scholarship | Masters | Participating Maters programme | Non-EU/EEA | 1 February 2026, 23:59 CET |
| UM Brightlands Talent Scholarship | Masters | Participating in Masters programme | Non-EU/EEA | 1 February 2026, 23:59 CET |
| UM Global Studies Scholarship UM Social Justice Scholarship | Masters/Bachelor | Global Studies/Global Law Studies | Non-EU/EEA | 1 February 2026, 23:59 CET |
