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Eric Bleumink Scholarship 2027 at University of Groningen (Fully Funded)
Updated 24 October 2026
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The Eric Bleumink Fund at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands offers fully funded scholarships to talented students from developing countries who want to study for a master's degree. The fund honours Professor Eric Bleumink, a former president of the university, and supports students who could not otherwise afford to study abroad.
The University of Groningen is one of the oldest universities in Europe and ranks among the world's top 100.
What the scholarship covers
- Full tuition fees
- Living costs (subsistence allowance)
- Books
- International travel costs
- Health insurance
The scholarship covers one- or two-year master's programmes (MSc, MA or LLM) starting in September.
Who can apply
- Nationals of eligible developing countries. The University of Groningen publishes the list of eligible countries in Appendix 1 on its official page. It includes many countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East, such as Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Vietnam.
- Any master's programme at the University of Groningen
- Excellent academic results in your bachelor's degree, ideally supported by strong recommendation letters
- Excellent English, meeting your programme's admission requirements
- Provisional or unconditional admission to a master's programme before February
- Available to study for the whole programme
- In good health, so Dutch health insurance can be arranged
- No other way to fund your studies
How it works
You cannot apply for the Eric Bleumink Fund directly. Instead:
- Choose a master's programme at the University of Groningen that starts in September 2027.
- Apply for admission through the university's online application system before 1 December 2026. Upload your transcripts, CV, motivation letter, recommendation letters and English test results.
- Get admitted (provisionally or unconditionally) before February 2027.
- Nomination. The Admission Office and faculty admission boards choose the strongest eligible candidates and nominate them for the scholarship. Nominated students are contacted directly.
Key dates
| Stage |
Date |
| Master's application deadline for scholarship consideration |
1 December 2026 |
| Admission decision needed by |
February 2027 |
| Programme starts |
September 2027 |
Tips for a strong application
- Apply early. Your admission must be decided before February, so don't wait until the last week of November.
- Write a strong motivation letter. Explain why you chose your programme, how it connects to your career and how you will contribute to your home country.
- Get excellent recommendation letters from lecturers who know your academic work well.
- Show financial need. The fund is for students who have no other means of financing their studies.
- Check the country list on the official page before you apply.
- Applying is free. Never pay anyone who promises an Eric Bleumink scholarship.