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Netherlands 2026/27 intake: World Citizen Talent Scholarship applications typically close around May 2026 for September start — confirm on thuas.com

The Hague University of Applied Sciences World Citizen Talent Scholarship

The World Citizen Talent Scholarship is offered by The Hague University of Applied Sciences (THUAS) to talented non-EU/EEA students starting an English-taught Bachelor's programme. The award is a one-off scholarship of around EUR 5,000 (LKR 1.72m+), applied to first-year tuition, and is granted competitively based on the applicant's talent, motivation and how they demonstrate 'world citizen' qualities — international mindset, leadership and social engagement — through a short essay and selection process. THUAS is a large, career-focused university of applied sciences in The Hague, the Netherlands' international city of peace and justice, with strong programmes in business, IT, engineering, international law, and public management. For Sri Lankan students seeking an affordable, practice-oriented English-taught Bachelor's in the Netherlands, this is a realistic entry-level scholarship. Exact value, number of awards and deadlines are set each intake, so confirm the current terms on the THUAS website.

The Hague University of Applied Sciences

University-funded

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Value

~EUR 5,000 (One-off)

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Level

Bachelor's (First Year)

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Basis

Talent & Motivation

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Non-EU/EEA Applicant

Open to non-EU/EEA students, including Sri Lankan nationals, who pay the institutional (non-EU) tuition fee. Check the current call for exact nationality and fee-status conditions.

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Admission to an English-taught Bachelor's

You must be admitted, or be a strong applicant, to an eligible THUAS English-taught Bachelor's programme. The scholarship attaches to a first-year enrolment.

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Demonstrated Talent

Selection is competitive and based on academic promise, motivation, and 'world citizen' qualities — international outlook, leadership and social engagement — usually shown through an essay or motivation assignment.

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English Proficiency

English-taught Bachelor's require IELTS ~6.0-6.5 or equivalent. Sri Lankan applicants from English-medium schooling may qualify via an accepted MOI/exemption route — confirm with THUAS admissions.

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Apply for admission via Studielink

Apply to your chosen THUAS English-taught Bachelor's through Studielink and the university's application system, submitting transcripts and English evidence.

Submit the scholarship application

Complete the World Citizen Talent Scholarship application, including the required motivation essay/assignment, before the deadline (typically early May).

Selection

THUAS assesses applicants on talent, motivation and world-citizen qualities and awards a limited number of scholarships for the intake.

Accept and apply for the Dutch visa

Accept your place and scholarship; THUAS then typically handles the entry visa/residence permit (MVV/VVR) application with you, using your admission and proof of funds.

Why The Hague University of Applied Sciences?

THUAS is a large, internationally-focused university of applied sciences in The Hague — home to the UN's international courts — offering practice-oriented English-taught Bachelor's degrees in business, IT, law, engineering and public administration. Its World Citizen scholarship makes an affordable Dutch Bachelor's more accessible to Sri Lankan students.