Scholarships for Indian Students in Netherlands 2026: 10 Best Awards

πŸ“… Updated April 24, 2026 by Saumitra Rajput, Founder, Kadamb Overseas

A complete ranked list of top scholarships for Indian students pursuing higher education in Netherlands in 2026. Based on Kadamb Overseas data from 2012-2026, these scholarships collectively fund 1,000+ Indian students at Netherlands universities each year β€” from fully-funded DAAD/Eiffel awards to merit-based university scholarships.

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Most scholarships are stackable. Kadamb students average 2-3 scholarship stacks per year (e.g., DSU + DAAD + university merit). Our 2026 data shows 38% of Italy students, 28% of Germany students, and 22% of France students receive combined awards covering 60-100% of costs.

Top Scholarships for Indian Students in Netherlands (2026)

ScholarshipValueIndian Awards
Orange Tulip Scholarship (OTS)EUR 5,000-25,000 total (varies by university)15-20 Indian awards/year
Holland ScholarshipEUR 5,000 one-time100+ Indian awards/year
Amsterdam Excellence Scholarship (AES)EUR 25,000/year5-10 Indian awards
TU Delft Justus & Louise van EffenFull tuition + EUR 30,000 stipend2-4 Indian awards/year
Erasmus Mundus Joint MastersEUR 1,400/month + tuitionMultiple Dutch programs
Leiden University Excellence ScholarshipEUR 10,000-15,000 one-time5-10 Indian awards
Utrecht Excellence ScholarshipEUR 11,000-29,000 + tuition partial3-5 Indian awards
Maastricht University High PotentialFull tuition + EUR 10,800 living3-5 Indian awards
Eindhoven University (TU/e) Amandus PolakTuition + EUR 12,000 stipend2-4 Indian awards
NWO Doctoral ScholarshipEUR 2,480/month for PhDs30-40 Indian awards/year

Application Timeline (2026-27 Cycle)

  • October 2025: Research scholarships + shortlist 3-5 targets
  • November 2025: Request Letters of Recommendation
  • December 2025: Draft Motivation Letters
  • January 2026: DAAD, Eiffel, MAECI deadlines typically fall
  • February-March 2026: University-specific scholarship applications
  • April-May 2026: Results arrive β€” DSU regional applications begin
  • June-August 2026: DSU applications + finalize funding plan

Scholarship Stacking β€” Kadamb Framework

  1. Layer 1 (Guaranteed): University-level merit scholarship (Deutschlandstipendium, Bologna Unibo, IDEX) β€” apply with admission
  2. Layer 2 (Government): National government scholarship (DAAD, Eiffel, MAECI) β€” apply October-January
  3. Layer 3 (Regional): Regional/state scholarship (DSU Italy, Baden-WΓΌrttemberg Germany) β€” apply post-admission
  4. Layer 4 (Private/Foundation): Foundation scholarships (Inlaks, JN Tata) β€” apply during 2nd semester

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FAQs β€” Netherlands Scholarships for Indian Students

What is Orange Tulip Scholarship Netherlands?

Orange Tulip Scholarship (OTS) is administered by Nuffic Neso India for Indian students studying in the Netherlands. Value: EUR 5,000-25,000 total (varies by partnering university). 15-20 Indian awards annually. Partner universities include University of Amsterdam, Erasmus Rotterdam, Maastricht, Leiden. Apply December-April via nesoindia.nuffic.nl.

How much scholarship can I get in Netherlands as Indian?

Indian students can receive EUR 5,000-30,000 scholarships in Netherlands. Amsterdam Excellence Scholarship (EUR 25,000/year), TU Delft Justus & Louise van Effen (full tuition + EUR 30,000 stipend), Erasmus Mundus (EUR 1,400/month + tuition), Holland Scholarship (EUR 5,000 one-time). Dutch public tuition for Indians: EUR 9,000-18,000/year, so scholarships can cover 30-100%.

Is Holland Scholarship easy to get?

Holland Scholarship is one of the more accessible Netherlands scholarships β€” EUR 5,000 one-time for Indian Master’s applicants at participating Dutch research universities. 100+ Indian awards annually. Selection based on academic merit and motivation letter. Apply April-May through the participating Dutch university’s international office.

Which Dutch universities offer scholarships to Indian students?

Top Dutch universities with Indian scholarships: University of Amsterdam (AES EUR 25,000/year), TU Delft (van Effen full tuition), Leiden Excellence (EUR 10,000-15,000), Utrecht Excellence (EUR 11,000-29,000), Maastricht High Potential (full tuition + EUR 10,800), Eindhoven TU/e Amandus Polak (EUR 12,000 stipend), Rotterdam School of Management. All offer programs in English.

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