The ISS has established two funds to support students without any other form of scholarship. Both funds are open to Dutch as well as international students who wish to enroll in the MA in Development Studies.
ISS receives a majority of students on a partial or full scholarship program. While in the past many of our students have enjoyed their studies on a Netherlands Fellowship Program (NFP) fellowship, there is an increasing group who apply for other scholarships. ISS has therefore created a fellowship database to help you find scholarships you are eligible for.
If you have applied for a Diploma course but your application for financial assistance has not been completed, your application will automatically be deferred to the next year. If you have applied for the MA program, you will need to request a deferral through an email to the admission office.
Study Subject:
Scholarships are provided for MA program in Development Studies.
Eligibility:
For ISS Scholarship Fund: The following candidates can apply:
- People with relevant work experience, a degree in one of the social sciences (upper second or first class) and a strong motivation to study at ISS, or
- Recent graduates with a first class degree in one of the social sciences and a strong motivation to study at ISS.
For ISS Hardship Fund: Students who do not comply with the criteria for the scholarship fund for excellent students but do not have sufficient means to pay the entire tuition fee can apply to the ISS Hardship Fund.
Scholarship Value:
ISS Scholarship Fund: Each scholarship is worth 40% of the tuition fee (for the MA 2014-2015: €5400). ISS Hardship Fund: This fund can provide a fee discount of up to 30% of the tuition fee (for the MA 2014-2015: €4050).
How to Apply?
Applicants should send in their request to the ISS student office before closing dates. Requests should include detailed financial information (including supporting bank statements) to prove your ability to support yourself for the remaining tuition fee, the living expenses and health insurance.
Application Deadline: 15 June 2014
For further information: ISS Scholarship Fund and ISS Hardship Fund
