Eric Bleumink Fellowship 2027 in the Netherlands

The Eric Bleumink Fellowship (EBF) is a scholarship programme connected to the University of Groningen. It was established to provide financial support to talented Master’s students from eligible developing countries who otherwise lack the financial means to study at the university. University of Groningen

The fellowship is available for eligible one- or two-year Master’s programmes starting in September. Candidates must first apply for admission to the University of Groningen; they cannot submit a direct scholarship application. University of Groningen.

The University’s Admissions Office works with faculty Admission Boards to identify suitable candidates. Applicants selected for nomination are contacted by the university and asked to submit an EBF motivation letter. University of Groningen.

Successful fellows receive extensive financial support covering their Master’s tuition, international travel, living expenses, study materials, visa-related support and insurance. The current rules specify a monthly living allowance of €1,250, a €275 settling allowance and a €310 annual study allowance. University of Groningen
The fellowship is highly competitive. The current official regulations state that the fund receives hundreds of applications while only four scholarships are awarded annually.

Candidates for the Eric Bleumink Fellowship should:

• Have received provisional or unconditional admission to an eligible University of Groningen Master’s programme before February.
• Demonstrate excellent academic performance.
• Have excellent grades during their Bachelor’s/undergraduate studies.
• Have excellent English-language proficiency in accordance with the requirements of their chosen Master’s programme.
• Be available for the entire duration of the programme.
• Be able to participate in the complete programme starting in September.
• Be in sufficiently good health for health insurance in the Netherlands to be arranged.
• Hold nationality from one of the countries listed in the official EBF eligibility list.
• Have no other means of financing the proposed study. University of Groningen

Successful Eric Bleumink Fellows receive:

• Full payment of the tuition fees for the eligible Master’s programme.
• International travel to the Netherlands and return travel after completion.
• Economy-class airfare between Amsterdam and the airport nearest to the recipient’s residence.
• Travel insurance and applicable airport taxes.
• €1,250 per month living allowance for food and accommodation.
• €275 settling allowance for additional arrival expenses.
• Second-class train travel between Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and Groningen.
• €310 per year study allowance for books and study materials.
• Private insurance paid by the fellowship.
• Insurance covering specified medical treatment, personal accidents, emergency return travel and personal legal liability.
• Entry-visa costs paid by the Mobility and Scholarship Desk.
• University support with the relevant Dutch residence-permit procedures.
• Possible reimbursement of approved programme-related travel, excursions or field trips in certain cases.

There is no initial separate EBF scholarship application. Applicants must first prepare the documents required for their chosen University of Groningen Master’s programme.

Standard documents for applicants with a non-Dutch qualification generally include:

• Bachelor’s degree certificate or evidence of the qualification.
• Statement of expected graduation or enrolment if the Bachelor’s degree is not yet completed.
• Academic transcript/grade list.
• List of courses still to be completed, where applicable.
• Evidence of English-language proficiency according to the chosen Master’s programme.
• Passport/identification documents required during the university admission process.
• Any programme-specific documents required by the selected Master’s degree. University of Groningen

Depending on the programme, additional documents may include:

• CV/résumé.
• Motivation letter.
• Academic references.
• Academic writing sample.
• Programme-specific checklist.
• Course descriptions or other supporting documents. University of Groningen

After EBF Nomination

Selected nominees are asked to provide:

• An EBF motivation letter, normally within one week of receiving the nomination notification.
• Information about other funding requests/applications where required during the EBF selection process.

The official EBF regulations state that selection considers:

• How the candidate’s education could strengthen scientific capacity in their home country.
• The potential to develop long-term links between institutions in developing countries and the University of Groningen.
• Balance between male and female candidates.
• Representation across different academic disciplines/faculties.
• Regional diversity across continents.
• The candidate’s motivation.
• Information about other funding applications submitted by the candidate.
• Whether the candidate holds another University of Groningen scholarship at the same time. University of Groningen

Candidates are initially expected to demonstrate:

• Excellent academic performance.
• Excellent Bachelor’s/undergraduate grades.
• Excellent English proficiency according to their programme requirements.
• Admission to an eligible Master’s programme.
• Financial need in the sense of having no other means to finance the study.

• Study a full Master’s degree at the University of Groningen.
• Receive extensive financial support for tuition, travel and living costs.
• Access an international academic environment in the Netherlands.
• Build advanced academic and professional expertise in your chosen discipline.
• Potentially strengthen academic capacity and professional knowledge in your home country.
• Receive funding for either a one- or two-year eligible Master’s programme.