Erik Bleumink Fund Scholarships
University of Groningen · All India
Amount
€25,000, (approx. ₹27.3 Lakh+)
Deadline
1 Dec
Status
Open now
Provider Type
University
Last Verified
2026-27
About the Program
Comprehensive guide for Erik Bleumink Fund Scholarships. Get eligibility details, stipend amounts, and registration instructions here.
Benefits & Financial Support
€25,000, (approx. ₹27.3 Lakh+)
The Erik Bleumink Fund Scholarship is fully funded. It covers the full tuition fee, costs of international travel, subsistence (food, water, shelter, clothing), books, and health insurance. The estimated annual value is approximately €25,000, which converts to around 2,725,000 INR (using an approximate exchange rate of 1 EUR = 109 INR).
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Nationality:Applicants must hold the nationality of a country appearing in Appendix 1 of the University of Groningen's eligible countries list (primarily developing countries). Countries listed include Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Laos, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and others.
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Degree Level:Open to international students pursuing a Master's degree program (MSc/MA/LL.M.) at the University of Groningen.
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Academic Performance:Must have excellent academic performance and good academic grades in their undergraduate studies, preferably confirmed by letters of recommendation.
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Admission Offer:Candidates must have received a provisional or unconditional admission offer for a Master's program at the University of Groningen before February of the application year.
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English Language Proficiency:Must meet the English language requirements of their chosen Master's program.
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Availability:Must be available for the entire duration of the program and able to participate in the full curriculum.
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Health:Must be in good health to arrange health insurance in the Netherlands. A good health certificate must be provided.
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Financial Need:Must have no other means of financing the study in question.
Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit
- Education level: Masters
- Course / stream: Masters
- Income limit: No income bar
- Category: General, OBC, SC, ST
- Domicile: All India
Mandatory Documents Checklist
- —Bachelor's degree certificate and academic transcripts/records
- —Proof of English language proficiency (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL scores) as per program requirements
- —Letters of Recommendation (preferably confirming excellent academic performance)
- —Motivation letter/Statement of Purpose (as required for Master's admission)
- —Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- —Copy of passport
- —Good health certificate
Selection Process
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Candidates cannot actively apply for the Erik Bleumink Fund Scholarship
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Instead, suitable candidates are nominated by the University of Groningen Admission Office in consultation with the Admission Boards of its faculties
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Only applicants who have received a provisional or unconditional admission offer for a Master's program before February can be considered for nomination
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The nomination is based on the student's application to a Master's degree program and adherence to the Erik Bleumink Fund nomination criteria
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Nominated candidates are typically informed before February 1st.
Renewal Policy
The grant is awarded for the full duration of a 1-year or 2-year Master's degree program, provided the student maintains satisfactory academic progress.
How to Apply Online
Applications are submitted online via the official portal. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.
- 1Choose a Master's Program
Select a Master's degree program (MSc/MA/LL.M.) at the University of Groningen that aligns with your academic goals and interests.
- 2Apply for Master's Admission
Apply for your chosen Master's program through Studielink, the online application and registration service for Dutch universities. Ensure your application is completed by December 1st of the year preceding the academic year you wish to start (e.g., December 1, 2026, for the 2027 intake) to allow sufficient time for processing.
- 3Receive Admission Offer
Obtain a provisional or unconditional admission offer for your Master's program from the University of Groningen before February of the application year. This is a crucial prerequisite for scholarship consideration.
- 4Scholarship Nomination
The University of Groningen Admission Office, in collaboration with faculty Admission Boards, will review eligible Master's applicants and nominate suitable candidates for the Erik Bleumink Fund Scholarship. There is no separate application for the scholarship itself.
- 5Notification
If you are nominated for the scholarship, you will be informed by the University before February 1st.
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Official Last Date & Timelines
1 December 2026
To be considered for the Erik Bleumink Fund Scholarship for the 2027 intake, applicants must submit their Master's program application to the University of Groningen by December 1, 2026. Scholarship nominations are made by the University's Admission Office from admitted students before February 2027.
Dates are subject to change per the provider's official notification. Apply well before the closing date.
Common Questions (FAQs)
Can I directly apply for the Erik Bleumink Fund Scholarship?
No, direct applications for the Erik Bleumink Fund Scholarship are not possible. Candidates are nominated by the University of Groningen Admission Office after they have successfully applied and received an admission offer for a Master's program.
What is the deadline to be considered for the Erik Bleumink Fund Scholarship for the 2026/2027 academic year?
To be considered for the 2026/2027 Erik Bleumink Fund Scholarship, you must complete your application for a Master's program at the University of Groningen by December 1, 2026. This allows enough time for the Admission Office to process your application and potentially nominate you for the scholarship before the February nomination deadline.
How will I know if I have been awarded the Erik Bleumink Fund Scholarship?
If you are nominated and selected for an Erik Bleumink Fund Scholarship, the University of Groningen will inform you before February 1st of the application year. If you do not hear from the university by this date, it means you have unfortunately not been selected.
Which Master's programs are eligible for this scholarship?
The Erik Bleumink Fund Scholarship applies to all Master's programs (MSc/MA/LL.M.) taught at the University of Groningen.
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