Erasmus University Rotterdam is inviting applications for the Erasmus Trustfonds Scholarship for the 2027–2028 academic year. The scholarship supports outstanding international students pursuing selected master’s programmes at Erasmus School of Economics in the Netherlands.
Successful applicants can receive financial support worth up to €17,500, covering tuition fee contributions, a monthly living allowance, and other expenses.
The opportunity is open to eligible students from both European Economic Area (EEA) and non-EEA countries who demonstrate excellent academic performance and financial need.
Scholarship Details
- Host institution: Erasmus University Rotterdam
- School: Erasmus School of Economics
- Country: Netherlands
- Study level: Master’s degree
- Academic year: 2027–2028
- Scholarship value: Up to €17,500
- Eligible applicants: EEA and non-EEA students
- Application period: December 1, 2026 – February 1, 2027
- Deadline: January 31, 2027, at 23:59
Scholarship Benefits
The Erasmus Trustfonds Scholarship offers a package of financial support worth up to €17,500.
The benefits include:
- Tuition fee waiver or contribution towards tuition costs.
- Monthly living allowance of €1,200, totalling €14,400 for one academic year.
- A one-time personal allowance of €249.
- Waiver of the immigration fee of €228, where applicable.
The tuition and immigration fee components are waived rather than paid directly to the student. The living and personal allowances are transferred to the recipient’s account.
For non-EEA students, the scholarship covers €2,695 of the institutional tuition fee, while the remaining €18,305 is covered by the school under the arrangement described by the university. Applicants should review the official funding conditions carefully.
Eligible Master’s Programmes
The scholarship is available to applicants admitted to one of these programmes at Erasmus School of Economics:
- Master Accounting, Auditing and Control
- Master Econometrics and Management Science
- Master Economics and Business
Applicants must apply for one of the eligible courses and complete the university’s admission process.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the Erasmus Trustfonds Scholarship 2027–2028, applicants must:
- Be applying for their first full master’s degree at a higher education institution in the Netherlands.
- Apply for one of the three eligible master’s programmes at Erasmus School of Economics.
- Register for the programme through Studielink and submit a complete application through the university’s application portal by February 1, 2027.
- Have achieved an average final bachelor’s grade of at least 7.50 on a 10-point grading scale.
- Demonstrate financial need through a detailed financial statement and budget plan.
- Be enrolled in the programme no later than September 1, 2027.
An admission offer is not required when submitting the scholarship application. However, only applicants who eventually receive an admission offer will be considered for the award.
Students who previously completed a pre-master’s programme at Erasmus School of Economics may also qualify under the stated conditions.
Required Application Documents
Applicants should prepare the following:
- Motivation letter: Explain why you want to study at Erasmus School of Economics, your academic achievements, and how the scholarship would help you pursue the programme. Maximum two A4 pages.
- Financial statement: Describe your financial circumstances and explain why you need the scholarship. Maximum one A4 page.
- Budget plan: Show how you intend to finance your studies. Use the university’s official template.
- Academic transcript: Submit a certified copy of your most recent transcript, bearing an official stamp and signature.
- GPA statement: Provide an official confirmation of your academic grade from your previous institution.
University budget plan template
How to Apply for the Erasmus Trustfonds Scholarship 2027–2028
Interested candidates should complete both the master’s admission process and the scholarship application.
Step 1: Register for an eligible master’s programme
Step 2: Submit your admission application
Complete the required application documents through the Erasmus University Rotterdam application portal. Ensure your application is complete by the scholarship deadline.
Step 3: Prepare your scholarship documents
Gather your motivation letter, financial statement, budget plan, certified academic transcript, and GPA statement.
Step 4: Submit the scholarship application
Once you have prepared the required documents, submit your application through Osiris Student
Applications will be reviewed after February 1, 2027. Applicants will be informed of the outcome by email no later than March 13, 2027.
Application deadline: January 31, 2027, at 23:59.
VISIT OFFICIAL SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITE
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