Deadline:
February 01, 2025
Location(s)
Netherlands
Utrecht
Overview
In 2017, Utrecht University and the Utrecht University Fund proudly announced a new scholarship programme: the Bright Minds Fellowships. This scholarship aims to attract and retain talented students from a broad range of backgrounds, as well as encourage and support global excellence and diversity among the UU student population.
Details
HOW CAN I APPLY?
The Bright Minds Fellowship application process opens on 1 November 2024. Complete the online application form before 1 February 23:59 CET. The application portal will close at this time.
- After submitting an application for a Master’s programme, you can go to Osiris Online Application
- Log in with your Osiris username and password.
- Click on the link New application, answer the Bright Mind Fellowship questions and upload the requested document(s).
- Submit your application.
Utrecht University
Master your future at Utrecht University
Founded in 1636 and located in the heart of the Netherlands, Utrecht University is one of Europe's leading research universities. We are recognised internationally for our high-quality, innovative approach to research and teaching.
As an international student, you’ll be in good company at Utrecht University. Every year, approximately 1,500 international students come to the university to take English-taught degree programmes and other courses. Students work and study closely together, learning to operate in an international environment from the outset. This is essential for scientists and scholars in our increasingly globalised world.
Utrecht University has signed the Dutch Code of Conduct (pdf) with respect to international students, which guarantees a proper recruitment, selection and coaching of international students.
About reputation
The Nobel Prize is the most prestigious prize in science. The prize was first granted in 1901. Since that time, it has been awarded to 12 of Utrecht scholars: G. ‘t Hooft, M.J.G. Veltman, P.J. Crutzen, N. Bloembergen, T.C. Koopmans, L.S. Ruzicka, P. Debye, C. Eijkman, R.Magnus, W. Einthoven, W.C. Röntgen en J.H. van ‘t Hoff.
Students and Programmes
Over 30,000 students from 118 countries, of which in 2012: 6,255 are 1st year students, 1,537 are students from abroad and 1,224 are exchange students. More than 140 graduate programmes, over 90 of which are English-taught: the widest range of English-taught graduate programmes in the Netherlands.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Students who hold an EU/EEA passport (including Dutch), and
- have applied for a master’s programme at Utrecht University (only UU students are eligible for a Bright Minds Fellowship).
- will be starting their master’s programme at Utrecht University 1 September 2025.
- will be working towards their first master’s degree.
- have shown academic achievement in their previous studies.
- bring an element of diversity to the UU community.
SELECTION CRITERIA
The applications are reviewed by the Bright Minds selection committee. The committee considers:
- academic achievement, as shown by grades and (if available) GRE or GMAT scores
- personal background, as demonstrated by a variety of factors, including but not limited to educational experience, socio-economic background, cultural heritage, race and ethnicity
- interpersonal skills, as demonstrated by extracurricular activities, community service and work experience
Dates
Deadline: February 01, 2025
Cost/funding for participants
- Number of scholarships: approximately 10
- Available for: EU/EEA students (including Dutch students)
- Scholarship amount: € 5,000 or € 10,000
Un-save Opportunity
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.
