The Eric Bleumink Fund provides scholarships to talented students from developing countries to pursue a Master’s degree at the University of Groningen. This prestigious scholarship aims to enhance the academic capabilities of individuals from around the world, contributing to the development of their home countries.

Eligible Programmes

• Master programme (MSc/MA/LL.M.)

Eligible Countries of Origin

Applicants must hold the nationality of one of the following countries:

Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Laos, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, Tanzania, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Yemen, Timor-Leste, Sudan (Rep.), Congo (Dem Rep.), South Sudan, Central African Republic, Zambia, Armenia, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo (Rep.), Congo, El Salvador, Ghana, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Kosovo, Korea, Dem. Rep., Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Mongolia, Morocco, Nigeria, Vietnam, Uzbekistan, Ukraine.

Selection Criteria

Candidates for the Eric Bleumink Fund should meet the following criteria:

1. Admission: Must have received provisional or unconditional admission for a master’s programme before February.
2. Academic Performance: Demonstrated excellent academic performance, preferably confirmed by letters of recommendation.
3. Grades: Outstanding grades during their bachelor/undergraduate studies.
4. English Proficiency: Excellent English language proficiency, in accordance with the admission requirements of the chosen programme.
5. Availability: Must be available for the entire duration of the programme and able to participate fully.
6. Health: Must be in good health and capable of obtaining health insurance.
7. Nationality: Must hold the nationality of an eligible country.
8. Financial Need: Should have no other means of financing the study.

Grant Information

• Duration: 1 or 2 years Master’s degree programme.
• Coverage: Tuition fee, international travel costs, subsistence, books, and health insurance.
• Note: The number of grants awarded is limited, and competition is high.

Application Process

• Automatic Consideration: It is not possible to actively apply for the Eric Bleumink Fund Scholarship.
• Nomination: Suitable candidates will be informed about their nomination.
• Admission Offer: Only applicants who have received a provisional or unconditional admission offer for a master’s programme before February will be considered.
• Application Deadline: To allow sufficient time for processing, the master’s application should be completed before 1st December.

Important Dates

• Application Deadline: December 1st
• Scholarship Nomination: Only applicants with admission offers by February will be considered.