Holland Scholarship
IELTS Requirement & Application Guide
Use this listing to plan your research, not as confirmation of eligibility. Requirements, funding and deadlines can change. Confirm your course and current application cycle with the official provider. An unknown requirement is not a waiver.
- IELTS
- 6
- Components
- L 5.5 / R 5.5 / W 5.5 / S 5.5
- Study level
- Undergraduate, Postgraduate
- Deadline
- November–May
Last verified: 2026-03
About Holland Scholarship
The Holland Scholarship is a one-time grant of 5,000 euros for non-EEA international students studying at participating Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences. It is funded by the Dutch Ministry of Education and the participating institutions. The scholarship is available for both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
Listed IELTS requirement
| Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
Accepts: Academic ✓ / General ✗
Also accepted: TOEFL iBT 80
Tips for Meeting the Requirement
- 1The Holland Scholarship requires IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band. This is relatively accessible, but individual Dutch universities may set higher requirements for specific programmes.
- 2Since the Holland Scholarship is a one-time payment, consider combining it with other university-specific scholarships. Apply early, as the scholarship is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis at many institutions.
- 3Dutch universities are increasingly competitive for international students. An IELTS score above the minimum (6.5+) strengthens both your scholarship and admission application.
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