This document provides information on 10 different scholarship programs for studying in the Netherlands. It summarizes the eligibility requirements and benefits of scholarships such as the Amandus H. Lundqvist Scholarship Program (ALSP) at TU/e, the Anne van den Ban Scholarship Foundation at Wageningen University, and the Netherlands Fellowship Program. Tips are provided for the application process, including emphasizing effort in motivational essays and choosing recommenders who know applicants well. Official websites are listed for additional information on each scholarship.

1. Studying in Netherlands
Various Scholarships descriptions with Tips and Tricks
1) Amandus H. Lundqvist Scholarship Program (ALSP) at TU/e
Each year a considerable number of scholarships are awarded by TU/e partnered by top international technology companies. Currently ASML, NXP, Océ, Philips and Bosch are all involved in the Amandus H. Lundqvist Scholarship Program (ALSP), named in honor of the former TU/e President. The scholarships are awarded to students with the best grades in their previous education at renowned universities outside the Netherlands.
Attractive careers in the technological heart of the Netherlands
The TU/e prides itself on its reputation as being the worlds number 1 university for scientific output in cooperation with industry. Furthermore, the region Brainport Eindhoven is one of the most innovative centers for advanced technology in Europe. It has, for example, been the base for the technology giant Phillips Electronics for more than a century. Many more multinational companies have research, development and production facilities close to Eindhoven, including ASML and Océ, two of the ALSP scholarship partners. And in 2011 the Eindhoven region was named the most Intelligent Community in a worldwide survey by the Intelligent Community Forum.
The scholarship program
The scholarship covers a period of five years: two years studying for your Master's degree at TU/e and three years working for the company that sponsors your scholarship. In this way you will also gain international work experience and increase your career opportunities.
The scholarships will be awarded to highly talented international students who have an excellent academic record, a high score in the selection tests and in English proficiency.
The TU/e will match your academic background and particular skills to the requirements of the international organizations funding your scholarship.
The ALSP scholarship consists of a tuition fee waiver and a contribution to living expenses of 5,000 euro for both of the two years of the Master's program. This is not a full cost scholarship. During the three years of your career launching experience, you will earn a competitive salary.
You automatically enter the selection for ALSP if you are admitted to a TU/e Master's program having submitted your application before the scholarship deadline of February 1, 2014.
Don't wait too long to apply!
The scholarships are allocated to selected excellent students on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you are an excellent student, don't leave your application to the last minute or it is possible that you may miss the chance to gain an ALSP Scholarship.

2. Match-making event During the match-making event you get the opportunity to meet companies. International Master's students at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) with an Amandus Lundqvist Scholarship Program (ALSP) are brought into contact with companies that participate in the ALSP program. If there is a match between you and a company you receive a scholarship from that company for your Master’s program at TU/e. After you graduate, you will be working for that company for 3 consecutive years.
PART I - Scholarship alsp
The scholarships will be awarded to highly talented international students who have an excellent academic record, a high score in the selection tests and in English proficiency. The scholarship covers a period of five years: two years studying for your Master's degree at TU/e and three years working for the company that sponsors your scholarship. In this way you will also gain international work experience and increase your career opportunities.
The ALSP scholarship consists of a tuition fee waiver and a contribution to living expenses of 5,000 euro for both of the two years of the Master's program. This is not a full cost scholarship. This covers the expenses only partially. So you have to find other scholarships as well. But during the three years of job, you will earn a competitive salary.
You automatically enter the selection for ALSP if you are admitted to a TU/e Master's program having submitted your application before the scholarship deadline of February 1 every year
The best thing about this scholarship is that you will get job in the company after two years of masters for three years.
There are a few tips and tricks along with my experience in searching for scholarships:
1. Do not Delay Application
The first point to emphasize is that I do not ever delay sending the application. Check all the important dates, especially the application deadline. As deadline for this scholarship is Feburary 1st every year so do not miss it
2. Prepare Certificate of TOEFL iBT / IELTS
The minimum language certificate hard enough, the average TOEFL iBT > = 90 or IELTS> = 6.5. You must plan well the time you need to prepare, then registering for it, then taking test and then 1 to 2 months at least to wait for results. So plan well your English requirements
3. Letters of Recommendation
Letters of recommendation that need to be prepared on average universities ask for two letters. The letters should be by the persons who can give an explanation detail about yourself (GPA, research experience, organizational experience, etc.). It is good if they are professors.
4. Having MS degree

3. Pakistanis have been rejected from this scholarship as due to wrong evaluation by NUFFICE of Pakistani grade system. But the people with MS degree from Pakistan are getting admission in TU/e as their credit hours match with NUFFICE evaluations.
How to apply for ALSP scholarship
 Submit a complete application to the TU/e Master's program of your choice. Only complete applications, including the online application and all application documents, that arrive before February 1, will be eligible to enter the selection procedure for ALSP.
 If you are admitted to a TU/e Master's program AND you have a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 80% or higher from an internationally renowned university, you will enter the selection procedure for the ALSP scholarships.
 You cannot apply directly to the ALSP scholarships. You must first apply for a TU/e Master's program (see below).
The selection process
 Your application to a TU/e Master's program is also your application for an ALSP scholarship, unless you specify in your online application that you do not wish to be considered for an ALSP scholarship.
 Each TU/e Department nominates excellent students to the TU/e scholarship selection committee. The TU/e scholarship selection committee awards scholarships to the best, highly talented students. The award is based on the quality of previous education and the student's academic performance therein.
 TU/e matches the academic background and particular skills of the student to the requirements of the organizations that fund the scholarships. The match is based on the information contained in the application package that you submitted for admission to the TU/e Master program and on a subsequent online survey conducted by TU/e.
 A one-time scholarship offer will then be made to successful candidates. The offer is non- negotiable.
Websites
https://www.tue.nl/studeren/studeren-aan-de-tue/studiekosten/studiefinanciering/amandus-h- lundqvist-scholarship-program/
https://www.tue.nl/en/education/studying-at-tue/study-costs-scholarships-and- grants/scholarships-and-grants/amandus-h-lundqvist-scholarship-program/application/
2) Anne van den Ban Scholarship Foundation Wageningen University
The ABF is offered in Wageningen University. The ABF scholarships cover living expenses for two years undergoing master at Wageningen University. Tuition fees are derived from Wageningen University Fellowship. How should apply for two scholarships then separately? Not necessarily. After receiving the Letter of Acceptance (LoA) from the university, apply for ABF. If the applicant meets the

4. qualifications terms, Program Director of the Master that you are applying would recommend automatically to the board members Wageningen University Fellowship to receive scholarships for tuition fees.
Website http://www.wageningenur.nl/en/Benefactors/Areas-to-support/The-funds-of-the-Wageningen- University-Fund/Scholarships/Anne-van-den-Ban-Fonds.htm
3) The Dairy Science & Technology Fellowship for dairy sciences students Wageningen University
The Dairy Science & Technology (DST) Fellowship supports students in pursuing the DST MSc.
Website:
http://www.wageningenur.nl/en/Benefactors/Areas-to-support/The-funds-of-the-Wageningen- University-Fund/Scholarships/Dairy-Science-Technology-Fellowship.htm
4) Nico Buisman Fund Wageningen University
The Nico Buisman Fund is aimed at promoting education and research in environmental technology.
Website:
http://www.wageningenur.nl/en/Benefactors/Areas-to-support/The-funds-of-the-Wageningen- University-Fund/Scholarships/Nico-Buisman-Fund.htm
5) Justus & Louise Van Effen Scholarships TU Delft
16 scholarships are awarded in total; 2 scholarships are awarded per faculty. To be considered for these scholarships, your complete (hard copy) application for an MSc programme must be received by TU Delft International Office before 1 November of the preceding year. All students meeting this deadline who have been (conditionally) admitted to one of the MSc programmes of TU Delft will be considered for these scholarships. As there is no separate application procedure for these scholarships, you cannot apply yourself.
 Full tuition fees
 Monthly living allowance (varied each year)
 Dutch visa expense
 One-time payment towards international traveling expenses
Tips
Put a clock on timings - Make sure you have your documents sorted out long before the deadline, especially the result of your English proficiency test as they have to be sent directly from the institution to TU Delft
• Effort in your motivational essay - the essay is the best way to make you shine and stand out. Be mindful about the structure and requirements of the essay, but most importantly are creative! And the most importantly, ask for feedbacks! Especially on contents and grammar

5. • Choose the right person for your reference letter - It is important to choose someone who knows you best and willing to a make a detailed and tailor-made reference for you.
• Do your due diligence - Double check everything and the make sure that everything is organized and in order
Website
http://www.tudelft.nl/en/study/studying-at-the-tu-delft/finances/scholarships-awards/tu-delft- excellence-scholarships/justus-louise-van-effen-scholarships/
6) Delft Research Initiative (DRI) Scholarships
16 scholarships are awarded in total; 4 scholarships are awarded per Delft . To be considered for these scholarships, your complete (hard copy) application for an MSc programme must be received by TU Delft International Office before 1 November of the preceding year. All students meeting these deadlines who have been (conditionally) admitted to one of the MSc programmes of TU Delft and fitting with one of the research areas will be considered for these scholarships. As there is no separate application procedure for these scholarships, you cannot apply yourself.
Website
http://www.tudelft.nl/en/study/studying-at-the-tu-delft/finances/scholarships-awards/tu-delft- excellence-scholarships/delft-research-initiative-dri-scholarships/
7) TU Delft Institutes Scholarships 8 scholarships are awarded in total; 2 scholarships are awarded per institute. Scholarships linked to the TU Delft Climate Institute, TU Delft Process Technology Institute, TU Delft Robotics Institute and TU Delft Transport Institute.
Website
http://www.tudelft.nl/en/study/studying-at-the-tu-delft/finances/scholarships-awards/tu-delft- excellence-scholarships/tu-delft-institutes-scholarships/
8) Radboud Scholarship Programme, Radboud University Nijmegen
The Radboud Scholarship Programme offers a select number of talented prospective non-EEA students the opportunity to receive a scholarship to pursue a complete English-taught Master's degree programme at Radboud University Nijmegen. The Radboud Scholarship Programme is very selective and is only intended for talented students who have obtained outstanding study results and are highly motivated to pursue a Master's degree programme at Radboud University.
Deadline is each year 1st April.
Website: http://www.ru.nl/masters/@786264/pagina/

6. 9) Netherlands Fellowship Program (NFP)
Netherlands Fellowship Program for Masters, Short courses and PhD 2015 **Useful advice: Everyone must apply but especially those major people who do not find their majors normally in posted scholarships, can find in such Government scholarships their fields such as people who belong to Medical field (applying in masters in public health etc ), People who want to go for MS and PhD in Management and majors as Arts, etc. Also you must have three years of professional work experience
Eligibility: Be a professional with at least three years’ relevant work experience. The number of years is calculated from the year you have started working until the deadline for which you have applied. At the fellowship application deadline (February, May, October) you should have three years of work experience; -be a national of, and working and living in one of the countries on the NFP country list valid at the time of application; -be nominated by your employer, who pledges to continue paying your salary and guarantees that you will be able to return to the same or an equivalent position at the end of your fellowship period; -have been unconditionally admitted by a Dutch institution to one of the Master’s degree programmes or Short courses on the course list, or have agreed upon a PhD research proposal with the Dutch institution. This means that you must have met all the academic requirements set by the Dutch institution; -not be employed by: - a multinational corporation (e.g. Shell, Unilever, Microsoft); - a large national and/or a large commercial organisation; - a bilateral donor organisation (e.g. USAID, DFID, Danida, Sida, Dutch ministry of Foreign affairs, FinAid, AusAid, ADC, SwissAid); - a multilateral donor organisation, (e.g. a UN organisation, the World Bank, the IMF, Asian Development Bank, African Development Bank, IADB); - an international NGO (e.g. Oxfam, Plan, Care). -have completed and submitted an NFP PhD study, master’s degree programme or short course fellowship application, including all the required documentation, before the applicable fellowship application deadline; -be employed in a subject area to which the study will make a relevant contribution; Specifications(2014-2015 Netherlands Fellowship Programme for Developing Countries) ‣ You have to be nominated by your employer to be eligible for the fellowship. There also has to be a clear need for training within the context of your organisation. ‣ After completing your training you return to your original workplace. This ensures the training is embedded within your organisation.
Scholarship Description: The Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP) promotes capacity building within organisations in 50 countries by providing training and education through fellowships for professionals. The NFP is initiated and fully funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs under the budget for development cooperation. What does it cover?

7. An NFP fellowship is intended to supplement the salary that you should continue to receive during the study period in the Netherlands. The allowance is a contribution towards your costs of living, the costs of tuition fees, visas, travel, insurance and thesis research, as specified in the NFP Rules and Regulations for fellowship holders. If applicable, the fellowship holder is expected to cover the difference between the actual costs and the amount of the personal NFP allowances.
Selection Criteria: The fellowships are awarded in a very competitive selection to highly motivated professionals with at least three years’ work experience who are in a position to introduce the newly-acquired skills and knowledge into their employing organization.
How to Apply: Students must apply for academic admission directly at the Dutch institution. Their admission must be unconditional in terms of their education and language proficiency. Conditional admission may be granted only to students finding suitable for the programme. The application you submit to Nuffic must be complete with all the required documentation according to the required formats. The application must be submitted online through Scholarships Online (SOL) before the fellowship application deadline. Applications that are not submitted according to the required procedure and format will not be accepted. Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 4th November 2014. As of the year 2014-15 scholarships online (SOL) will be open for fellowship applications two months before the fellowship application deadline. Further Official Scholarship Information and Application http://pakistan.nlembassy.org/news/2014/08/changes-in-nfp-procedures.html
10) Websites to search grants
Must see and apply using given below website
http://www.studyinholland.nl/scholarships/grantfinder
A good website for searching PhD positions in Netherlands specially
https://www.academictransfer.com/
Best of luck
Waqar Baig
Scholarship Network