The Global Studies bachelor-level study programme trains students to understand and develop solutions for complex global issues, crossing disciplinary and geographical boundaries. The study programme is unique in the Netherlands for having six faculties, each with their disciplinary expertise, contribute equally to the educational content of the programme.
The study programme offers students the opportunity to perform a field study in the global south, develop an intervention for a societal problem presented by a NGO, government, agency, firm or a school and write an interdisciplinary bachelor thesis.
The UM Global Studies Scholarship offers one full coverage scholarship (including a tuition fee waiver and monthly stipend) per academic year for a selected number of top-performing bachelor students from the Global South with personal development potential who have been (conditionally) admitted to the Global Studies study programme.
Benefits
The Maastricht University Global Studies Scholarship offers one full coverage scholarship (including a tuition fee waiver and a monthly stipend)
Living expenses€ 15,925 per academic yearPaid to studentsHealth & liability insuranceAt costPaid by the InstitutionVisa application costsAt costPaid by the InstitutionTuition feesAt cost Paid by the InstitutionPre-Academic Training costsAt costPaid by the Institution
Requirements
All candidates must meet the following requirements:
You hold the nationality of a country in the Global South, here defined as countries in Africa, Asia (including the Middle-East), Latin-America and the Caribbean based on the definition of the OECD in column 1; least developed, column 2;low income , column 3 lower middle-income or Venezuela and meet the requirements for obtaining an entry visa and residence permit for the Netherlands. Please check this website before you apply to see in which country you have to collect your MVV visa for the Netherlands. If you already have a residence permit for another Schengen country , you can only apply if this residence permit is still valid until at least 2 September 2025. If your residence permit expires before 2 September 2025 you can only apply for the Scholarship from your home country via a MVV visa application. More information can be found on the webpages of the Visa Office.
You do not have a dual nationality from a country in the Global North
You have never participated in a degree-seeking higher education programme in the Netherlands. Students who have completed exchange programmes in the Netherlands are welcome to apply
You are not older than 35 years of age on 1 September 2025
You agree to become an active Global Studies and UM ambassador during and after your studies, by committing to share your experiences during at least one (information) session for students and/or other stakeholders
You have applied for admission to the Global Studies study programme at UM for the 2025-2026 academic year
Application Documents
Curriculum Vitae
Letter of motivation
Proof of academic excellence
Personal statement of financial needs
A reference letter
The contact details of one referee
Method of Application
Step 1:
Register for one of the participating bachelor’s programmes at UM.
For further details on how to register for a master’s programme at UM, please see your prospective programme’s webpage.
Once you have submitted your application via Studielink, you will receive a student ID number for UM. You will need a student number in order to complete and submit the Scholarship Application Form.
Step 2:
Please fill in the application form, you need to log in with your UM account
Please use this link to fill out the application form. The university can only accept applications via the application form.
For More Infprmation,
Visit the Official Webpage
Application Deadline: February 1, 2025.