Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University offers scholarships to prospective IBA students from non-EEA countries who are not entitled to pay the EEA tuition fee, provided their grades are considered ‘excellent’.
General Overview
- The scholarship is granted in the form of a tuition fee waiver and covers the difference between the non-EEA tuition fee (€12,700 in 2025-2026) and the EEA tuition fee (€2,601 in 2025-2026);
- No actual transmission of money takes place. The scholarship part will be subtracted from the full non-EEA tuition fee before the start of the academic year, enabling you to immediately pay the reduced tuition fee; either at once or in installments.
- The scholarship will be awarded for the first year of the IBA programme only.
For whom?
Application is open for prospective IBA students from all non-EEA countries who do not have a degree yet from an educational institution in the Netherlands, starting their studies in 2025-2026.
Selection criteria
- Excellence in previous education is proven if the grade point average achieved at secondary school is at least equivalent to 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 of € 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