Erasmus Trustfonds Scholarship 2027-2028: Who Can Apply and When
- Study in
- Netherlands
- Levels
- Master's
- Funding
- Up to €17,500
- Covers
- Living allowance, tuition fee waiver, personal allowance, immigration fee waiver
- Who can apply
- High-achieving master's applicants to EUR who cannot fund themselves; nationality rules vary by school
- Run by
- Erasmus University Rotterdam (Erasmus Trustfonds)
On this page
The Erasmus Trustfonds Scholarship is a one-year award for master’s students at Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) in the Netherlands. It is paid from the Erasmus Trustfonds, the university’s own fund. The award is worth up to €17,500 towards housing, living costs and the tuition fee. Each school at EUR runs its own version, and the nationality rules differ. Some schools accept only EEA students, while others accept students from Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, India and other non-EEA countries.
Status: Opening soon for 2027-2028. EUR says its 2027-2028 information will be published this autumn. Erasmus School of Economics has confirmed its round: it opens on 1 December 2026 and closes on 31 January 2027 at 23:59. Rotterdam School of Management opened on 1 October 2026, but only for EEA nationals. Other schools have not posted new dates yet. Last year, their deadlines fell between 15 March and 1 April 2026 (checked October 19, 2026).
What it covers
At Erasmus School of Economics, the 2027-2028 award is made up of:
- A tuition fee waiver. For non-EEA students the fee is €21,000, and the scholarship and the school cover it together.
- A living allowance of €1,200 a month, or €14,400 for the year.
- A one-time personal allowance of €249.
- An immigration fee waiver of €228, if it applies to you.
The school says these amounts will be updated in the third week of November 2026. The award lasts one year and is given only once.
Which schools accept non-EEA students
| School | Who can apply | Last known deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Erasmus School of Economics | EEA and non-EEA, three master’s, bachelor average of 7.5 or more | 31 January 2027 |
| Erasmus MC | Non-EEA, Research Master’s in Health Sciences, Neuroscience or Molecular Medicine | 1 April 2026 |
| Erasmus School of Law | Applicants from developing countries, three LL.M. programmes | 1 April 2026 |
| Rotterdam School of Management | EEA nationals only | 1 March 2027 |
| Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication | EEA nationals only | 1 April 2026 |
The main Erasmus Trustfonds page lists every school taking part.
Who can apply
- You plan to start a full-time master’s at EUR.
- You have excellent grades. Most schools ask for a bachelor’s average equal to a Dutch 8.0, while economics asks for 7.5.
- You cannot pay for your studies yourself.
- You meet the nationality rule of your chosen school.
Key details
| Run by | Erasmus University Rotterdam, Erasmus Trustfonds |
|---|---|
| Level | Master’s |
| Value | Up to €17,500 for one year |
| Best route for non-EEA students | Erasmus School of Economics, 1 December 2026 to 31 January 2027 |
| Results | By email by 13 March 2027 (economics) |
How to apply
These steps follow the Erasmus School of Economics scholarship page.
- Choose one of the eligible master’s: Accounting, Auditing and Control; Econometrics and Management Science; or Economics and Business.
- Register in Studielink and upload your master’s documents in the EUR Application Portal before 1 February 2027.
- Write a motivation letter of up to two pages and a one-page financial statement, both in Arial 11.
- Fill in the school’s budget plan and GPA templates, and get a certified transcript with a wet stamp and signature.
- Submit everything in Osiris Student between 1 December 2026 and 31 January 2027.
Tips before you apply
- Read your own school’s page first. A strong letter is wasted if your nationality is not eligible.
- Only applicants with an admission offer are considered at economics, so apply for the master’s early.
- You cannot have studied a full master’s in the Netherlands before.
- For Erasmus MC, check the Erasmus MC Trustfonds page. For law, check the Erasmus School of Law scholarships page.
- Start your Dutch student visa process early. Economics asks scholarship applicants to submit it by May.
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Details are taken from the official Erasmus University Rotterdam website, checked on October 19, 2026. Confirm the current rules there before you apply.
