Eric Bleumink Fund for Developing Countries at the University of Groningen 2025/2026 offers fully funded scholarships for talented students from developing countries who wish to pursue a Master’s degree in the Netherlands. This scholarship program provides significant financial support, covering tuition, international travel, and living expenses.
Application Deadline for Eric Bleumink Fund for Developing Countries at the University of Groningen 2025/2026
The application deadline for the Eric Bleumink Fund is December 1, 2024. The University of Groningen will consider only those who receive conditional admission to a Master’s program by February.
About the Eric Bleumink Fund for Developing Countries at the University of Groningen 2025/2026
The Eric Bleumink Fund is a prestigious scholarship supported by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science along with Dutch universities. This fund assists international students from developing countries by providing financial aid for their Master’s studies at the University of Groningen. The scholarship is highly competitive, with only a limited number of grants awarded each year.
Eligible Countries for the Eric Bleumink Fund
The scholarship is open to applicants from various developing countries, including: Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Guinea, Haiti, Kiribati, Laos, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Yemen, South Sudan, Zambia, Ghana, Nigeria, India, and more.
Scholarship Location
University of Groningen, the Netherlands
Eligible Fields of Study for the Eric Bleumink Fund
The Eric Bleumink Fund covers all Master’s degree programs (MSc, MA, LL.M.) offered at the University of Groningen.
Scholarship Type
Master’s Degree Scholarship (MSc/MA/LL.M.)
Eligibility Criteria for the Eric Bleumink Fund
To qualify for the Eric Bleumink Fund Scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Hold a conditional admission offer to a Master’s program at the University of Groningen (see: www.rug.nl/masters/alphabetical).
- Demonstrate outstanding academic performance, preferably supported by recommendation letters.
- Have achieved excellent grades in undergraduate studies.
- Meet the English language proficiency requirements of the chosen Master’s program.
- Be available for the entire study period.
- Be in good health and able to meet health insurance requirements.
- Hold citizenship in an eligible developing country.
- Lack other means of funding for the program.
Benefits of the Eric Bleumink Fund
Recipients of the Eric Bleumink Fund Scholarship receive:
- Full tuition coverage
- International travel expenses
- Living allowance
- Coverage for books and health insurance
Scholarship Duration
The Eric Bleumink Fund provides support for the duration of a 1-year or 2-year Master’s degree program at the University of Groningen.
How to Apply for the Eric Bleumink Fund
The University of Groningen Admission Office, in collaboration with faculty admission boards, selects applicants for nomination to the Eric Bleumink Fund. Only students who receive a conditional admission offer by February are eligible for consideration. To ensure enough time for processing, students should complete their Master’s program application by December 1.
For additional information, visit the official scholarship webpage.
