Grants

For the academic year 2026-2027, ArtEZ has the honour of offering non-European students who are among the brightest and most excellent in their field an ArtEZ scholarship. Still, it is not only brightness and excellence that matters: ArtEZ is also committed to strengthen the international diversity of its student population. This is bolstered by the ArtEZ scholarships. 

While the scholarships surely demand certain records of academic rigour and artistic excellence as a base upon which the student can be reviewed, they also aim to enable diverse kinds of students to cross the often intimidating threshold of art universities. ArtEZ scholarships are monitored and offered as a way of encouraging new voices, vocabularies, grammars, expressions and ambitions for our learning and research programmes and are committed to helping potential students building a critical community of care and responsibility within ArtEZ.

The amount of the ArtEZ Scholarship is 50% of the institutional tuition fee.

Students will receive the ArtEZ Scholarship for the nominal duration of their studies, and the amount will adjust each year with the institutional tuition fee.  

The scholarship is paid (or subtracted from the tuition fee), at the beginning of each study year, if and when, the student advances to the next study year. In case of deregistration, the ArtEZ Scholarship will be reimbursed in proportion.

Please note: every year we receive a lot of applications for this scholarship, but we have only a few scholarships to award.

This scholarship will be granted solely to students who meet the following criteria.

The applicant:

- has a Non-EU/EEA nationality;

- must have passed the entrance exam and have been accepted into an ArtEZ' full-time Bachelor's or Master's course;

- will start his/her study in September 2026 as a first year fulltime student;

- has never studied in the Netherlands before;

- has to pay the institutional tuition fee;

- meets the requirements to register with ArtEZ and, if applicable, to obtain a visa;

- makes plausible that there is a gap in her/his financial plan for studying at ArtEZ and that the scholarship contributes significantly to a viable plan;

- contributes demonstrably to the diversity of the learning community of the course;

- demonstrates potential to develop continuously;

- is able to reflect profoundly on her/his background and education as well as how these influence her/his work.

You can start your application as of 1 February 2026, after you have been admitted to a course of ArtEZ. The Student Affairs department will invite you to apply for a scholarship. You will receive an email with all the information. Before 1 May 2026 we must have received all the required documents. Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will not be processed.

The ArtEZ Student Affairs department will check whether all the required documents are received and inform you about the further procedure.

A committee, headed by both Master and Bachelor Deans, will examine your application and decide whether you will receive a scholarship, or not. Subsequently Student Affairs department will send you an email to let you know the decision. 

For further information you can always send an email to studentaffairs@artez.nl.

The NL Scholarship is meant for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to do their bachelor’s or master’s in the Netherlands.

This scholarship is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science together with Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences. The scholarship amounts to €5,000. You will receive this in the first year of your study. Please note that this is not a full-tuition scholarship.

Please note: every year we receive a lot of applications for this scholarship, but we have only a few scholarships to award.

This scholarship will be granted solely to students who meet the following criteria:

- You have a Non-EU/EEA nationality.

- You must have passed the entrance exam and have been accepted into one of ArtEZ’ full-time Bachelor’s or Master’s courses.

- You have enrolled through Studielink.

- You will start your study in September 2026 as a first year student.

- You have never studied in the Netherlands before.

- You will have to pay the institutional tuition fee.

- You are an excellent student.

You can start your application as of 1 February 2026, after you have been admitted to a programme of ArtEZ. The Student Affairs department will invite you to apply for a scholarship. You will receive an email with all the information. Before 1 May 2026 we must have received all the required documents. Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will not be processed.

The required documents are:

- a copy of your passport.

- a motivation letter. This letter (no longer than 2 pages / no more than 450 words) explains in depth why you are applying.

- a recommendation letter. This letter confirms your excellence. You may strengthen your application by adding awards you have received or by mentioning exhibitions, concerts or other events you have taken part in.

The ArtEZ Student Affairs department will check whether all the required documents are received and inform you about the further procedure.

A committee, headed by both Master and Bachelor Deans, will examine your application and decide whether you will receive a scholarship, or not. Subsequently Student Affairs department will send you an email to let you know the decision. 

For more information please visit the Study in NL website or send an email to studentaffairs@artez.nl.

At ArtEZ, you can only apply for an Erasmus+ grant for exchanges within the EU. You can also use this grant if you go to: Norway, Liechtenstein, Iceland, Turkey or North Macedonia. 

Note: You cannot use the Erasmus+ grant at ArtEZ if you go to Switzerland or the UK.

Conditions:

To qualify for an Erasmus+ exchange grant, you must:

- be enrolled as a full-time student at ArtEZ during your exchange

- choose an institution that is a partner institute of ArtEZ

- study abroad for a period of 3–12 months (up to a maximum of 360 days per study cycle – bachelor's or master’s)  

- live and study in the host country for the entire period.

- have approval from the exam board so your exchange counts towards your ArtEZ programme with ECTS credits

- apply for the Erasmus+ study grant at least six weeks before departure

- not receive other EU funds to cover additional costs of studying abroad

- not be an international EU student applying for an exchange in your home country

At ArtEZ, you can only apply for an Erasmus+ traineeship grant only for internships in the EU.  You can also use this grant if you go to: Norway, Liechtenstein, Iceland, Turkey or North Macedonia. 

Note: You cannot use the Erasmus+ grant at ArtEZ if you go to Switzerland or the UK. 

Conditions:

To qualify for an Erasmus+ traineeship grant, you must: 

- be enrolled as a full-time student at ArtEZ during your internship

- have your  internship plans approved by your head of programme or internship coordinator

- carry out a full-time internship abroad for a period of 2–12 months (up to a maximum of 360 days per study cycle – bachelor's or master’s)

- live and work in the host country for the entire period

- have approval from the exam board, so your internship counts towards your ArtEZ programme with ECTS credits

- apply for an Erasmus+ traineeship grant at least six weeks before departure

- not be an international EU student applying for internship in your home country

At ArtEZ, you can only apply for an Erasmus+ grant for a post-graduation* internship in the EU. You can also use this grant if you go to: Norway, Liechtenstein, Iceland, Turkey or North Macedonia. 

Note: You cannot use the Erasmus+ grant at ArtEZ if you go to Switzerland or the UK. 

* Graduation means the moment you pass your final exams. 

Conditions:

To qualify for a post-graduation internship, these are the conditions you must meet:

- You have arranged the traineeship during your final year of study.
- You have completed the application for the Erasmus+ grant before you graduate (allow at least one month for this). Make sure all forms have been signed before your graduation. Your internship plans must be approved by ArtEZ (i.e. your head of course, internship coordinator)
- Your traineeship is within the EU.
- You will be able to receive a grant for 2 months at most for an internship after graduation. Please note that you can receive a maximum of 12 months Erasmus+ grant per study cycle (BA, MA). You may not receive any other EU funds to cover additional costs of studying or internship abroad.
- The traineeship is full-time, i.e. at least 35 hours per week.
- You must live and work in the guest country for the entire period.
- Your traineeship does not have to directly follow up on your graduation, but your right to an Erasmus+ grant will expire one year after graduation. It is therefore advisable to complete your work placement within 1 year of graduating if you would like a grant for the entire traineeship period.
- The end date of the internship must fall within one year of graduation. The aim of these internships is to make your transition to the labour market easier. You are not obliged to return to the Netherlands afterwards but can instead choose to remain in the host country if that is financially feasible.
 

If you are an international EU student at ArtEZ, you will not receive an Erasmus grant for an internship in your ‘home’ country.
 

If you would like to do an exchange, read more about how to prepare and apply on the Exchange page. Note: application deadlines apply.

If you want to take an internship abroad, see Internship abroad for more information.

Where to get more information:  

If you have any questions, please email us at exchanges@artez.nl.

Other exchange possibilities within Erasmus+:

In addition to regular physical exchange, Erasmus+ also offers opportunities for short-term blended exchanges between partner institutions. These combine a physical and a virtual component. 

What are the conditions?

The Erasmus+ Inclusion top-up is only valid within the EU. Are you are taking part in the Erasmus+ programme and do you need extra financial support due to exceptional personal circumstances? Then you may be eligible for the Inclusion Top-up if you fall into one of the following categories:

- Disabilities

- Health problems

- Financial difficulties

The examples below provide an idea of disabilities, health problems and financial difficulties. We will always ask you to provide justification.

- Physical disabilities, such as mobility problems

- Learning disabilities, such as dyslexia

- Mental challenges, such as living with epilepsy

- Sensory impairiments, such as visual impairments or hearing impairments

- Chronic diseases, such as rheumatism or diabetes

- Neurodiversity, such as autism or ADHD

- Receiving a supplementary grant from DUO.
 

What is the amount of the grant?

If your application is approved, you will receive €250 per month in addition to your regular Erasmus+ grant.

How to apply for the grant

The Erasmus+ Inclusion top-up must be requested and approved by your student counselor. If you want to be considered for the Inclusion top-up, go to Osiris Student/Stay Abroad and follow the steps in the step-by-step plan.

What are the conditions for green travel?

If you go on an exchange abroad, you will incur travel costs. You are therefore entitled to reimbursement of travel expenses in addition to the Erasmus+ grant. The amount of this reimbursement depends on the distance travelled: the more kilometres you travel, the higher the amount. You can also receive an additional allowance for travel days before and after your stay abroad (maximum two days – one before and one after the exchange).

In addition to the fixed reimbursement, you may be eligible for supplementary Travel Support if you use a sustainable form of transport for both your outward and return journeys. Examples include travelling by train, bus, boat or bicycle. Because these modes of transport often take longer and can cost more, the grant amounts are higher.

The grant amounts for Travel Support are:

Between 10 and 99 km

Supplementary (sustainable travel): €56

Regular (non-sustainable travel): €28

Between 100 and 499 km

Supplementary (sustainable travel): €285

Regular (non-sustainable travel): €211

Between 500 and 1999 km

Supplementary (sustainable travel): €417

Regular (non-sustainable travel): €309

Between 2000 and 2999 km

Supplementary (sustainable travel): €535

Regular (non-sustainable travel): €395

Tussen 3000 and 3999 km

Supplementary (sustainable travel): €785

Regular (non-sustainable travel): €580 

Between 4000 and 7999 km

Supplementary (sustainable travel): €1,188

Regular (non-sustainable travel): €1,188

8000 km and over

Supplementary (sustainable travel): €1,735

Regular (non-sustainable travel): €1,735 

Conditions for sustainable travel: 

To receive the supplementary Travel Support, you must provide proof that you travelled sustainably: 

- Upload your signed Declaration on Honour in Osiris Student/Stay Abroad, stating that you will travel sustainably.  
- After your return, upload your tickets in Osiris as proof. Make sure the date, destination and your name are clearly visible. Acceptable proof includes rail, bus or boat tickets (photos or screenshots are allowed). 

How to apply: 

Once you have followed the steps in the application process, you can request an Erasmus+ grant in Osiris Student/Stay Abroad. Here you can also indicate that you will be travelling sustainably (outward and return). For more details, see the ‘How to apply’ section. 

Interrail Pass for Erasmus+ 

Tip: the Interrail Pass for Erasmus+ gives you the chance to travel more cheaply.

To be eligible for an NL Scholarship, you must meet the following conditions:

- You are on a full-time programme at ArtEZ.

- You use the scholarship for study, research or an internship of at least seven weeks and for a minimum of 10 ECTS.

- Your study, research or internship takes place in a country outside the EU.

- You are an excellent student.

- To be eligible for an NL Scholarship, you must meet the following conditions:

- You are on a full-time programme at ArtEZ.

- You use the scholarship for study, research or an internship of at least seven weeks and for a minimum of 10 ECTS.

- Your study, research or internship takes place in a country outside the EU.

- You are an excellent student. 

In the 2026-2027 academic year, the NL Scholarship is a one-off amount of €2,500. 

If you want to do an exchange, internship or research in the second semester of the 2025-2026 academic year, you should apply before 1 December 2025. You will find out whether you have been awarded the scholarship before the winter break.

If you want to do an exchange, internship or research in the first semester of the 2026-2027 academic year, you should apply before 1 May 2026. You will find out whether you have been awarded the scholarship at the beginning of June 2026.

You can apply for a programme, internship or research abroad via Osiris Student/Stay Abroad. The Student Affairs department will check whether your destination country is outside the EU. If it is, you will be sent a link enabling you to apply for the NL Scholarship. In this application environment we will ask you to upload a motivation letter (maximum of two pages). We will also ask you to upload a recommendation letter.

Tips for a good recommendation letter:

- Ask the head of your programme to write a recommendation letter. This should clearly state that you are an excellent student.

- You can strengthen your application by adding any prizes or awards that you have received.

- If you have taken part in exhibitions, concerts or other events, make sure you also include these.

After receiving your documents, the scholarship committee will assess your application and decide whether you are eligible for the NL Scholarship. 

Visit wilweg.nl. If you need further information
For specific information, email us at studentaffairs@artez.nl.

Curious about what it’s like to receive the NL Scholarship? Read the story of one of our students. 

Some of the conditions are:

- Your Dutch graduation date is between 1 March 2024 and 30 December 2026.

- Your follow-up study abroad starts between 1 July 2026 and 30 June 2027.

- Your follow-up study lasts a minimum of three and a maximum of 24 consecutive months.

For a full list of conditions, go to the VSBfonds website.

Note: Internships are not eligible for this grant. If you would like to take an internship after graduating, you can do so in many cases through the Erasmus+ programme. 

The VSBfonds grant is worth up to €10,000. The final amount depends on your study plan and budget. The maximum of €10,000 is only awarded for programmes lasting two academic years. For all other programmes the maximum is €7,000. 

VSBfonds believes it is important that students who have a disability can also study abroad. They may be able to apply for a higher grant. For this, you should contact Barbara Heutink, your ArtEZ contact person. 

You can apply up to 1 March 2026 inclusive. There is one round of applications per year. 

If you meet the conditions, you can apply directly via the VSBfonds website.  

Tip: You can apply before you know for certain whether you have been admitted to the university or university of applied sciences of your choice. To increase your chances, we recommend applying to several institutions, possibly in different countries. 

ArtEZ handles the initial selection round, which takes place from March to early April. The process has a written and an oral phase:  

• If you pass the written phase, you will be invited for an interview with the ArtEZ selection committee.  
• In the selection we pay particular attention to your engagement with your community and your motivation.  
• It is also important to provide a realistic budget. You can find examples of costs in different countries on the VSBfonds website.

If you are selected for the VSBfonds grant and do not have proof of admission, you can be awarded the grant on a conditional basis. If you are ultimately not admitted, your grant will lapse. 

All information about the grant can be found on the VSBfonds website.  

At ArtEZ, Barbara Heutink and Hedwig Jansen are your contacts for the VSBfonds grant.