Looking for a fully funded Master’s opportunity in Europe? The Eric Bleumink Fellowship at the University of Groningen, Netherlands supports outstanding students from selected countries who want to pursue an eligible Master’s degree.
Quick Eligibility
- Opportunity Type: Fully Funded Master’s Fellowship
- Education Level: Bachelor’s Graduates & Final-Year Bachelor’s Students
- Study Level: Master’s
- Eligible Nationalities: Selected countries only — including Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, Tanzania, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Yemen, Timor-Leste, South Sudan, Central African Republic, Zambia, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo, Ghana, Honduras, India, Korea, Dem. Rep., Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Morocco, Nigeria, Vietnam, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Algeria, Cameroon, Congo (Dem Rep.), Egypt, Iran, Ivory Coast, Jordan, Kenya, Micronesia, Nicaragua, Niger, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tajikistan, Tokelau, Tunisia, Zimbabwe, Lao People’s Democratic Republic
- Age Limit: No specific age limit stated
- Academic Requirement: Excellent academic performance during Bachelor’s studies
- Work Experience: Not specifically required
- English Requirement: Must meet the English-language requirements of the chosen Master’s programme
- University Admission: Required
- Nomination Required: Yes — candidates cannot apply directly
- Funding: Tuition fees, travel, living expenses, books and health insurance
- Duration: 1 or 2 years, depending on the Master’s programme
- Application Fee: May apply for the Master’s application; check the University of Groningen’s current fee rules
- Deadline: December 1, 2026
- Location: University of Groningen, Netherlands
Who Can Apply?
You may be eligible if you:
- Are a Bachelor’s graduate or final-year Bachelor’s student
- Are a citizen of one of the eligible countries
- Have an excellent academic record
- Meet the admission requirements of your chosen Master’s programme
- Meet the programme’s English-language requirements
- Can obtain provisional or unconditional admission to an eligible Master’s programme
*Working professionals can be considered if they meet the academic, nationality and Master’s admission requirements. Work experience itself is not the primary eligibility requirement.
What Does the Fellowship Cover?
Selected fellows receive financial support covering:
- Tuition fees
- International travel
- Living/subsistence expenses
- Books
- Health insurance
The fellowship is awarded for one or two years, depending on the duration of the Master’s programme.
How Do You Apply?
There is no separate application form for the Eric Bleumink Fellowship.
Instead:
- Choose an eligible Master’s programme at the University of Groningen.
- Submit your Master’s application before December 1, 2026.
- Meet the programme’s admission requirements.
- The University reviews eligible candidates.
- Outstanding candidates may be nominated by the University for the fellowship.
So, you cannot simply apply for the fellowship independently.
Is It Completely Free?
The fellowship itself has no separate application fee, but don’t assume that applying to Groningen is completely free.
Applicants with non-Dutch qualifications may be required to pay a University of Groningen application fee, depending on their circumstances. Check the University’s current fee rules before applying.
Other potential preparation costs, such as English-language testing or document preparation, may also apply.
Official Information
- Eric Bleumink Fellowship: University of Groningen
- Application & Fellowship Information: University of Groningen
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