Radboud Scholarship Programme Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
The Radboud Scholarship Programme is highly selective. Selection is based on academic excellence, ambition, and the quality of reference letters. - **Academic excellence**: Demonstrated through outstanding study results (grades, test scores, publications), the relevance of your previous degree to the Master's programme, and the ranking of the university where you obtained your previous degree(s). - **Ambition**: Assessed by the quality and relevance of your motivation letter for the Master's programme, and your potential based on previous achievements and work in the relevant field of study. - **References**: Quality of the recommendations in the two reference letters, preferably academic references. All applicants are individually considered by the selection committee of the faculty they applied to. Some study programmes may also conduct interviews.
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 Radboud Scholarship Programme
Q.Does the Radboud Scholarship Programme cover living expenses?
No, the scholarship primarily provides a significant reduction in tuition fees, along with coverage for visa costs, residence permit, health insurance, and liability insurance. Living expenses and daily study costs are not covered.
Q.Can I apply for the scholarship and the Master's program separately?
No, the application for the Radboud Scholarship is fully integrated with your application for admission to an English-taught Master's programme. You indicate your wish to apply for the scholarship within the OSIRIS Application system for your Master's programme.
Q.What is the key criterion for selection for this scholarship?
The scholarship is highly selective and merit-based. Key criteria include outstanding academic excellence (grades, publications, relevance of your previous degree, and university ranking), a strong motivation letter demonstrating ambition, and compelling reference letters.
Q.What happens if I am admitted to a two-year Master's programme?
If you are admitted to a two-year Master's programme and receive the scholarship, its renewal for the second year is conditional upon you successfully passing all courses in the first year of your study.