About Fulbright-Radboud Scholarships
The Fulbright Commission, sponsored by Radboud University, is offering scholarships to excellent American students for study and research purposes at graduate level at Radboud University in Nijmegen. The scholarship is available for all English-taught Master’s and Research Master’s programmes at Radboud University, with the exception of Erasmus Mundus Master’s programmes and joint or double degree Master’s programmes.
The Fulbright Commission's mission is to promote mutual understanding between Dutch and American citizens by providing financial assistance for study, research and teaching. To qualify for a scholarship, applicants must have American nationality, have excellent academic marks, engage in extracurricular activities and be admitted to Radboud University Nijmegen.
Please note that U.S. students currently residing in the Netherlands will not be considered for any awards to the Netherlands. In addition, U.S. students with both U.S. and Dutch or European Union citizenship will not be considered.
What does the scholarship cover?
For academic year 2025-2026 one scholarship can be awarded.
- Grant amounts for one-year programmes:
The grant will be paid in 11 monthly installments of €1,550. International travel will be reimbursed to a maximum of €1,000. The residence permit will be arranged and paid for by Radboud University (approximately €210). Tuition fees are not waived, and differ per programme. Costs for insurance are covered by Fulbright.
- Grant amounts for two-year programmes:
The grant for the first year of study will be paid in 12 monthly installments of €1,550. International travel will be reimbursed to a maximum of €1,000. The costs for a visa and residence permit (approximately €207) will also be fully covered. Tuition fees are not waived, and differ per programme. Costs for insurance are covered by Fulbright.
The grant for a two-year Master's will be available for both years of study, on the condition that sufficient progress is made and sufficient results have been achieved in the first year. If awarded for the second year, the second grant period will not exceed 11 monthly installments of €1,550.
