About this opportunity
The Eric Bleumink Fellowship 2027 is a fully funded masters fellowship at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands, and it works differently from most scholarships: you cannot apply for it directly. The University of Groningen Admission Office, working with the faculty Admission Boards, nominates suitable candidates from its own admitted masters applicants. The fellowship covers tuition fees, international travel, subsistence and living expenses, books and materials, and health insurance in the Netherlands, for a one year or two year masters programme starting in September 2027. It is for nationals of the listed developing countries, more than sixty countries in total, who have excellent academic credentials, strong English, and no alternative funding sources. Because grants are limited and there is no separate scholarship form or essay, the masters application itself is the whole case for nomination, and applying well before 1 December 2026 leaves time for admission to be decided before February 2027.
Who should apply?
This may be a fit if the following points describe you. Always use the official criteria as the final check.
- Hold the nationality of one of the developing countries on the University of Groningen Eric Bleumink Fellowship eligible country list, which is a definitive list, not a general category
- Have excellent academic credentials, with strong bachelor degree grades, since nomination is made from your admission file
- Meet the English language standard of your chosen Groningen masters programme
- Receive a provisional or unconditional admission offer for a University of Groningen masters programme before February 2027
- Apply for a one year or two year masters programme starting in September 2027; other start dates are not covered
- Have no alternative funding sources, since holding another scholarship or sponsorship removes you from consideration
- Be in good health for Dutch health insurance purposes, as health insurance in the Netherlands is part of the fellowship package
What the opportunity may offer
- Full tuition fees for a one year or two year masters programme at the University of Groningen
- International travel costs between your home country and the Netherlands
- Subsistence and living expenses during the masters programme
- Books and study materials
- Health insurance in the Netherlands
- No separate fellowship application form, essay or portal: consideration comes through your masters application
Required documents
- A complete University of Groningen masters application, submitted before 1 December 2026
- Bachelor degree certificate and transcript showing excellent academic results, with grading context where your grading system is unfamiliar in the Netherlands
- English language evidence meeting the standard of your chosen masters programme
- Proof of nationality, showing you hold the nationality of a country on the fellowship eligible list
- Any additional documents required by your chosen masters programme, as stated on its programme page
- A clear statement of your funding position, since having no alternative funding source is a condition of the fellowship
Application process
- Choose a one year or two year masters programme at the University of Groningen starting in September 2027, and check its admission requirements and English standard
- Submit a complete masters application to the University of Groningen before 1 December 2026, well before the date if possible, so admission can be decided in time
- Wait for your admission decision: a provisional or unconditional offer must be in place before February 2027 for nomination to be possible
- If you are nominated, you will be contacted before 1 February 2027; if you have not been contacted by then, you were not nominated for this cycle
- If nominated, follow the instructions in the nomination contact, including sending the fellowship motivation letter within the stated window, and then follow the Mobility and Scholarship Desk arrangements for travel, housing information and insurance
Before you apply
- □Confirm that you meet every eligibility condition
- □Check the deadline in your own time zone
- □Prepare documents in the required format
- □Ask referees early and share the official instructions
- □Review the official source once more before submitting
Deadline notes
There is no separate fellowship form and no separate fellowship deadline. The date that matters is the masters application: submit a complete University of Groningen masters application before 1 December 2026, so that a provisional or unconditional admission offer can be in place before February 2027. Nominees are informed before 1 February 2027; if you have not been contacted by then, you were not nominated for this cycle. Only September-start masters programmes are covered.
Frequently asked questions
Can I apply directly for the Eric Bleumink Fellowship?
No. There is no fellowship form, essay or portal. The University of Groningen Admission Office, with the faculty Admission Boards, nominates suitable candidates from admitted masters applicants, so your masters application is the only application.
What is the Eric Bleumink Fellowship deadline for 2027?
Submit a complete University of Groningen masters application before 1 December 2026. A provisional or unconditional admission offer must be in place before February 2027, and nominees are informed before 1 February 2027.
What does the Eric Bleumink Fellowship cover?
Tuition fees, international travel, subsistence and living expenses, books and materials, and health insurance in the Netherlands, for a one year or two year masters programme starting in September 2027.
Who is eligible for the Eric Bleumink Fellowship?
Nationals of the listed developing countries, more than sixty countries in total, with excellent academic credentials and strong English, admitted to a Groningen masters before February 2027, with no alternative funding sources.
What happens if I am not contacted by 1 February 2027?
If you have not been contacted by then, you were not nominated for this cycle. Because grants are limited, apply on the assumption you may need other funding and treat a nomination as a bonus.
Programme details can change. Check the original listing before you prepare or submit an application.
Last reviewed: 2026-11-04UShireZone is not affiliated with University of Groningen. We never charge applicants to apply. Always verify details and submit through the official website.
