The Erasmus University NL Scholarship is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science as well as Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University. This scholarship is meant for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to start their bachelor’s at RSM.
General Overview
Amount
- The scholarship amounts € 10,000 for maximum 12 months, one academic year;
- The scholarship amount will be paid in 10 installments after you have paid the full tuition fee amount;
For whom?
- Your nationality is non-EEA;
- You are a prospective student, starting your studies in the academic year 2025-2026;
- You meet the specific requirements of the programme you are applying for;
- You do not have a degree from an educational institution in the Netherlands (excluding exchange programmes in the Netherlands).
Selection criteria
- Prospective students for the IBA programme at RSM need to prove their excellence. Excellence in previous education is proven if the grade point average achieved at secondary school (measured to date) is at least the equivalent of the Dutch grade of 8.0 on the Dutch grading scale 1 – 10;
- For prospective students who have also attended higher education after secondary education grades obtained in higher education will be considered as well. The RSM Scholarship Committee will decide on the local grade equivalents for the Dutch grade of 8.0 using (a.o.) the grade information included in the Nuffic country modules;
- Only students who are not recipients of any other scholarships exceeding the amount € 5,000 in total in that same academic year can apply for the scholarship;
- By accepting this scholarship you agree to assist the RSM Admissions & Orientation Office in the role of an Ambassador with promotional and support activities for approximately 8 hours per month during the academic year;
Application procedure
First step is to register for the Bachelor International Business Administration programme in Studielink. Once you have registered yourself, you will receive a link to our Online Application Form (OLAF). It is not possible to apply for a specific scholarship in OLAF. RSM will determine whether you will be awarded a scholarship and - if so - which specific scholarship. RSM will only take your scholarship application into consideration as long as you meet the minimum requirements and deadlines.
Required information:
- Answering the following two questions in your application:
- Describe your financial situation and any challenges you have faced in funding your education. How would a scholarship alleviate those challenges?
- How do you plan to use your (IBA) education at RSM to achieve your academic and/or professional goals and make a positive impact on your community or society at large? - A budget plan using this template, explaining how you are going to finance year 1, 2 and 3 of the IBA programme
Deadline
Applicants can apply from 1 October 2024 until 31 January 2025.
What next?
The RSM Scholarship Committee will determine award recipient(s) on 15 April 2025.
Practical information
Any questions? The RSM Scholarship Committee can be contacted via scholarships@rsm.nl