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Overview
Scholarship type
Merit and need based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
€21,500
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
- health
- other
Description
The MPP Scholarship is intended for students from non-EU countries who want to study the double-degree Masters of Science in Public Policy and Human Development, a double degree programme offered by United Nations University and Maastricht University. This scholarship is a full scholarship awarded to one MPP student per year, and covers tuition, visa costs, and living costs in Maastricht. There is no age restriction to students applying for this scholarship.
Benefits
The MPP Scholarship for the academic year 2026/27 covers the tuition fee of €21,500 and the Aon student insurance of € 680 (paid to the recipients by the UM Scholarship Office).
Eligibility
All candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Hold nationality in a country outside the EU/EEA and outside Switzerland and meet the requirements for obtaining an entry visa and residence permit for the Netherlands
- Have never participated in a degree-seeking higher education programme abroad. Students who have completed exchange programmes are welcome to apply
- Have been admitted to the Masters in Public Policy and Human Development at UNU-MERIT/Maastricht University (which requires the payment of a handling fee of €100 [excluding bank costs] - refunded to you once you have started your studies)
- Have a Bachelor or pre-Master degree
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Public Policy
Locations
Netherlands
Nationality
166 nationalities
Study experience required
Bachelor
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
Not specified
Step 1: Register for the Public Policy and Human Development Masters programme at UNU-MERIT/Maastricht University
Step 2: Please fill in the application form, you need to log in with your UM account.
Upload the following documents in .doc,.docx or PDF format, and submit your application:
Curriculum Vitae.
Letter of motivation.
Proof of academic excellence.
Personal statement of financial needs.