NL Scholarship (Netherlands) Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
Academic merit and quality of the motivation statement, evaluated directly by the university.
Verification Flow
Institute Nodal Officer Verification
Your college/school checks your bonafide status, fees paid, and marks cards against the database.
District Welfare Officer / State Board Sanction
The state/central department approves the budget release for verified records based on category quotas.
Fund Disbursement via DBT
The bank issues direct fund credits to Aadhaar-seeded accounts using treasury payment systems.
FAQs for NL Scholarship (Netherlands)
Q.Is the NL Scholarship a full scholarship?
No, it is a partial, one-time grant of €5,000 for the first year of study to assist with living and tuition costs. It does not cover full tuition.
Q.What happened to the Orange Tulip Scholarship (OTS)?
The centrally managed Orange Tulip Scholarship program was discontinued in 2024. The NL Scholarship is now the primary national alternative for international students.
Q.How do I apply for the NL Scholarship?
There is no central application portal. You must apply directly through the financial aid or admission portal of the participating Dutch university you wish to attend.