The purpose of the Erasmus Trustfonds Scholarships is to provide funding for educational and research initiatives that are expressly coordinated by Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR).
In addition to covering tuition, the Erasmus Trustfonds Scholarship offers a living stipend of 15,000 euros year to cover living expenses and mandatory fees.
The whole information, prerequisites, advantages, and the detailed application procedure for the Erasmus Trustfond Scholarship will all be covered in this post.
2025 Erasmus Trustfonds Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Holland
- Study Abroad: Study in Europe
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: Non- EU Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | € 15.000 stipends | Accommodation
- Deadline: Varies by Program
- Scholarship Alerts: To receive Scholarship Alerts on Click HERE
Erasmus Trustfonds Scholarship Details
The Erasmus Trustfond Scholarship is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science and Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences.
The scholarship is meant for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to do their Master’s in Holland. The EEA consists of the EU countries and Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway.
Requirements for 2025 Erasmus Trustfonds Scholarship
To be considered for the 2025 Erasmus Trustfonds Scholarship, you must:
- Be planning to start a master programme at Erasmus University Rotterdam;
- Have considered to be a high achieving student;
- Be unable to finance your study yourself.
Specific deadlines also vary by faculty.
Benefits of 2025 Erasmus Trustfonds Scholarship
For all selected applicants of the Erasmus Trustfond Scholarship;
- Full tuition fee of (€2.530 for EU students, and €16.900 for non-EEA/EU students) will be covered by the university
- The student will also receive €17.500 for housing, living costs and statutory fee.
- The scholarship will be granted for one academic year, and will be renewed upon satisfactory performance.
Erasmus Trustfond Scholarship Participating Faculties
Required Documents for Erasmus Trustfonds Scholarship
To apply for the Erasmus Trustfonds Scholarships, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
1. Academic Merit
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A high GPA (equivalent to 8.0/10 Dutch grading scale or higher).
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Strong academic performance and excellent recommendation letters.
2. Admission Status
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You must be admitted (or conditionally admitted) to an eligible full-time master’s program at EUR.
3. Financial Need
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Must demonstrate the inability to fund your studies independently.
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May need to provide bank statements, a letter of support, or a financial declaration.
4. Nationality
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Open to both Dutch and international students, but many awards prioritize non-EU/EEA students.
5. Motivation & Impact
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A clear and inspiring motivation letter explaining your goals, how EUR fits into your plans, and how the scholarship will impact your life.
Other specific requirements vary by faculty
How To Apply for 2025 Erasmus Trustfonds Scholarship
All interested and qualified applicants must do the following to submit their applications successfully;
- click on the button below to visit the scholarship application page
- select your desired school (and program)
- proceed to submit your applications with the required documents through the EUR Admissions Portal
- Applications should be submitted before the deadline and will only be processed after your application for a degree programme in any of the aforementioned faculty has been deemed complete and taken into assessment.
- Note that deadlines vary by available programs.
