University of Groningen Talent Grant Master's Scholarship
The University of Groningen is one of the Netherlands' oldest and most research-intensive universities, offering a wide range of English-taught Master's programmes across science, engineering, economics and business, law, and the humanities. Its Talent Grant and faculty scholarship schemes provide partial-tuition support to talented international (non-EU) Master's students on a competitive basis. For Sri Lankan graduates with a strong academic record, Groningen offers a globally ranked, English-medium qualification in a safe, student-focused northern Dutch city with a comparatively manageable cost of living, plus the Netherlands' post-study work options for graduates. Available grants, values, and eligible programmes differ by faculty and intake, so confirm the current scheme, eligibility, and deadlines with the University of Groningen and the relevant faculty before applying.
Competitive annual Master's intakes — confirm the current Talent Grant / faculty scheme and deadlines
University of Groningen
University-funded
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Value
Partial Tuition Grant
Level
Master's (Broad Portfolio)
Selectivity
Competitive Merit Award
info How this award actually works
Who awards it
University of Groningen — not Lanka Scholar. We are not the awarding body and cannot grant, reserve or guarantee this award.
How you are considered
Through your admission application. Awards like this are usually assessed automatically from the application you already submit — there is typically no separate scholarship form to fill in.
What it covers
Partial tuition scholarship for talented non-EU Master's students at a top Dutch research university. This is a reduction in tuition, not a full ride. You still fund the remainder, plus living costs and the balance your visa requires you to show.
Where we come in
We make the admission application strong enough to be competitive — course choice, documents, references and deadlines. The funder makes the decision.
fact_check Eligibility Criteria
Talented Academic Record
Grants target talented applicants. A strong, relevant Bachelor's improves your competitiveness.
Non-EU International Applicant
Aimed at non-EU/EEA students, including Sri Lankan citizens. Check the precise eligibility for your faculty's scheme.
Admission to an Eligible Master's
You must be admitted to a participating University of Groningen Master's. Some grants are faculty-specific, so confirm yours qualifies.
English Proficiency
Programmes are in English; the university requires IELTS/TOEFL evidence (often IELTS 6.5+). Sri Lankan English-medium graduates can usually meet this.
account_tree Application Process
Apply to a Groningen Master's
Submit your application with transcripts, certificates, CV, references, a motivation letter, and English evidence.
Apply for the Talent Grant
Complete the relevant scholarship application following your faculty's specific process and deadline.
Selection
Awards are decided competitively on academic merit and programme fit.
Apply for the Dutch student visa
With your admission and scholarship confirmation, the university typically assists with the Dutch entry visa and residence permit process.
About the University of Groningen
Groningen is a top, research-intensive Dutch university with a broad English-taught Master's portfolio in a welcoming student city. For Sri Lankan graduates wanting a ranked European qualification with manageable living costs and post-study work options, it is an excellent destination.
Research
Top Dutch University
Groningen
Student-Focused City
English
Master's Taught in English
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