Grants outside EU

Do you want to study or do an internship outside the EU? Then you may be eligible to apply for the NL Scholarship, the HZ Grant, or the Erasmus+ Grant. On this page, you can find out which grant you can apply for and how the application process works.

Internship outside EU

NL-Scholarship, HZ-Grant and the Erasmus+-Grant.

NL-Scholarship

Information about the NL Scholarship & application procedure 2025/2026

Still unsure about studying or doing an internship abroad because of financial concerns? The NL-Scholarship of €2,500 might help make your dream a reality. This scholarship is funded by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, together with Dutch universities of applied sciences and research universities.

Terms and Conditions & Grant Amounts

Who is this scholarship for?

The NL Scholarship is intended as financial support for students who would not be able to realise their dream of studying or doing an internship outside the EU without it. As a criterion, HZ uses the following:

• That a student receives the supplementary grant from DUO
• Non-EU students who are not able to apply for the DUO supplementary grant must be able to demonstrate in concrete terms that the grant is necessary to support the study/work placement outside the EU.\

Grant amount and number of grants
The scholarship consists of a one-time amount of €2,500 and is intended as a contribution towards your travel and living expenses. For 2025–2026, a total of 12 scholarships are available for both study and internship abroad combined.

You can't combine this scholarship with other non-EU grants.
This grant cannot be combined in the same year with another grant outside the EU. If you are awarded the scholarship, your possible applications for other scholarships will be cancelled.

Conditions to apply for this scholarship

• You are attending a full-time study programme at HZ University of Applied Sciences.
• You will be going abroad for at least 7 weeks and 15 ECTS in the academic year 2025-2026.
• Your internship is in a country outside the EU.
• You must meet the requirements for doing an internship.
• You have not previously been awarded the NL-Scholarship.
• You have not received the Erasmus+ grant for outside the EU (study or internship) in the same study year.
• You must be able to submit a certificate from DUO stating that you are receiving the supplementary grant or, in the case of non-EU students, you must be able to demonstrate in concrete terms that the grant is necessary to support the study/internship outside the EU.

Selection criteria

Selection is based on:

• The amount of the supplementary grant from DUO, or in the case of non-EU students, the annual income statement of your parents/guardians.
• Motivation letter (in English): Explain why you want to study abroad and why you should be selected for the NL Scholarship.

If the number of applications exceeds the number of available scholarships, the highest average grade in the propaedeutic phase will determine the allocation of the scholarship.

When can you apply for the NL-scholarship?

•1st semester-internships: from 28 May 2025 until 1 October 2025.
• 2nd semester-internships: from 1 October 2025 to 4 January 2026.

How to apply for the NL Scholarship

Note (!): We recommend arranging an HZ internship agreement via OnStage well in advance.

You apply for the scholarship via Osiris.
Fill in all the fields and upload your motivation letter in English as well as the confirmation from DUO, or for non-EU students, concrete proof that the scholarship is necessary for your study or internship outside the EU.

After we have processed your application, you will receive an email via Osiris within 10 days after the deadline informing you whether you have been awarded the scholarship. If so, you will receive your personalized NL Scholarship Grant Agreement in the same message.

What do you need to do to receive the payment?

Upload the personalized NL Scholarship Grant Agreement, signed by you, in Osiris. You will receive an email with a link for this.

When will you receive the payment

If you have uploaded the Grant Agreement
• before the 7th: you will receive the scholarship on the 15th of that month
• by the 23rd: you will receive the grant on the 30th of that month

Note: during the summer holidays, no payments will be made from approximately mid-July to the end of August.

At the end of your internship

Upload the Internship Evaluation Form in Osiris. You will receive an email with a link for this.

Questions?
Send an e-mail to grants@hz.nl

Information about the NL Scholarship & application procedure 2026/2027

Still unsure about studying or doing an internship abroad because of financial concerns? The NL-Scholarship of €2,500 might help make your dream a reality. This scholarship is funded by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, together with Dutch universities of applied sciences and research universities.

Terms and Conditions & Grant Amounts

Who is this scholarship for?

The NL Scholarship is intended as financial support for students who would not be able to realise their dream of studying or doing an internship outside the EU without it. As a criterion, HZ uses the following:

• That a student receives the supplementary grant from DUO
• Non-EU students who are not able to apply for the DUO supplementary grant must be able to demonstrate in concrete terms that the grant is necessary to support the study/work placement outside the EU.

Grant amount and number of grants
The scholarship consists of a one-time amount of €2,500 and is intended as a contribution towards your travel and living expenses. For 2026–2027, a total of 12 scholarships are available for both study and internship abroad combined.

You can't combine this scholarship with other non-EU grants.
This grant cannot be combined in the same year with another grant outside the EU. If you are awarded the scholarship, your possible applications for other scholarships will be cancelled.

Conditions to apply for this scholarship

• You are attending a full-time study programme at HZ University of Applied Sciences.
• You will be going abroad for at least 7 weeks and 15 ECTS in the academic year 2026-2027.
• Your internship is in a country outside the EU.
• You must meet the requirements for doing an internship.
• You have not previously been awarded the NL-Scholarship.
• You have not received the Erasmus+ grant for outside the EU (study or internship) in the same study year.
• You must be able to submit a certificate from DUO stating that you are receiving the supplementary grant or, in the case of non-EU students, you must be able to demonstrate in concrete terms that the grant is necessary to support the study/internship outside the EU.

Selection criteria

Selection will take place by means of a fair draw in case the number of applicants exceeds the number of available scholarships. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered for the draw.

When can you apply for the NL-scholarship?

• 1st semester-internships: to be announced.
• 2nd semester-internships: to be announced.

How to apply for the NL Scholarship

Note (!): We recommend arranging an HZ internship agreement via OnStage well in advance.

You apply for the scholarship via Osiris.
Fill in all the fields and upload the confirmation from DUO, or for non-EU students, concrete proof that the scholarship is necessary for your study or internship outside the EU.

After we have processed your application, you will receive an email via Osiris within 10 days after the deadline informing you whether you have been awarded the scholarship. If so, you will receive your personalized NL Scholarship Grant Agreement in the same message.

What do you need to do to receive the payment?

Upload the personalized NL Scholarship Grant Agreement, signed by you, in Osiris. You will receive an email with a link for this.

When will you receive the payment

If you have uploaded the Grant Agreement
• before the 7th: you will receive the scholarship on the 15th of that month
• by the 23rd: you will receive the grant on the 30th of that month

Note: during the summer holidays, no payments will be made from approximately mid-July to the end of August.

At the end of your internship

Upload the Internship Evaluation Form in Osiris. You will receive an email with a link for this.

Questions?
Send an e-mail to grants@hz.nl

HZ Grant

Information about the HZ Grant & application procedure 2025/2026

The HZ grant is a gift from the HZ to students who are going to study or do an internship outside the EU. The internship/study focuses on one or more of the sustainable goals set by the UN.

Important information

In this document you find everything that you need to know about the HZ Grant.

Grant amount

The total amount of the grant is € 1000
Only a limited number of grants are available each year.

Conditions

Not to be combined with other non-EU grants: This grant cannot be combined with another non-EU grant in the same year. If you are awarded the grant, your possible applications for other scholarships will be cancelled.

• You are enrolled at HZ University of Applied Sciences for a full-time course of study
• Work placement/study is taking place outside the EU
• Internship students do not receive an internship allowance;
• You have not received the NL Scholarship or Erasmus+ grant outside Europe for a minor or internship abroad in the same study year.
• One-off application per student during the HZ study programme;
• You go abroad for at least 3 months and for 30 ECTS;

You write an English testimonial and include photos (please be mindful of privacy) that HZ may publish for promotional purposes, and send it to grants@hz.nl at the end of your internship.

Selection

Only a limited number of scholarships are available each year. The selection is based on:

1. An English motivation letter, in which you describe:
   • What the internship assignment is.
   • Which SDG(s) it contributes to and why.
   • What fundamental change you can and want to contribute to.
   • Why you should be awarded the scholarship.
   • The amount of your possible internship allowance.
2. The reference from your Study Coach, for which you are required to use the specified format.
3. Study results from the propaedeutic year. In case of applications with an equal number of points, the study results will be considered, meaning the average grade of the propaedeutic year will be decisive.

When can you apply for the HZ-grant?

• 1st semester internships: from 28 May until 1 October 2025.
• 2nd semester internships: from 1 October 2025 until 4 January 2026.

How to apply for the HZ Grant

Note: Don’t forget to arrange an HZ internship agreement via OnStage.

You apply for the HZ Grant through this application link. Fill in all fields and upload your motivation letter in English, SLC reference, and HZ internship agreement.

After we have processed your application, you will receive an email via Osiris within four weeks after the deadline informing you whether you have been selected to receive the grant. If so, you will receive your personalized HZ Grant Agreement in the same email

What to do to receive the payment

At the start of your internship:
Upload the personalized Grant Agreement (SIGNED BY YOU) that you received (see above) in Osiris. You will receive an upload link for this by email. The payment will then be made in one installment.

At the end of your internship.

Upload the Evaluation form internships to Osiris. You will receive an email for this.

When will you receive the HZ-grant?

If you upload the necessary documents/comply with the steps above:

• Before the 7th: you will receive your payment on the 15th of that month;
• Before the 23rd: you will receive payment on the 30th of that month

Please note: due to the holiday period, no payments are made from approximately mid-July to the end of August and during the Christmas holidays.

Do you have any questions after reading this information?
Please send them to: grants@hz.nl

Information about the HZ Grant & application procedure 2026/2027

The HZ grant is a gift from the HZ to students who are going to study or do an internship outside the EU. The internship/study focuses on one or more of the sustainable goals set by the UN.

Important information

In this document you find everything that you need to know about the HZ Grant.

Grant amount

The total amount of the grant is € 1000
Only a limited number of grants are available each year.

Conditions

Not to be combined with other non-EU grants: This grant cannot be combined with another non-EU grant in the same year. If you are awarded the grant, your possible applications for other scholarships will be cancelled.

• You are enrolled at HZ University of Applied Sciences for a full-time course of study
• Work placement/study is taking place outside the EU
• Internship students do not receive an internship allowance;
• You have not received the NL Scholarship or Erasmus+ grant outside Europe for a minor or internship abroad in the same study year.
• One-off application per student during the HZ study programme;
• You go abroad for at least 3 months and for 30 ECTS;

You write an English testimonial and include photos (please be mindful of privacy) that HZ may publish for promotional purposes, and send it to grants@hz.nl at the end of your internship.

Selection

Only a limited number of scholarships are available each year. Selection will take place by means of a fair draw in case the number of applicants exceeds the number of available scholarships. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered for the draw. In order to be considered, you add the following document to your application;

An English motivation letter, in which you describe:
• What the internship assignment is.
• Which SDG(s) it contributes to and why.
• What fundamental change you can and want to contribute to.
• Why you should be awarded the scholarship.
• The amount of your possible internship remuneration. You will only be considered in case you receive no remuneration.

If not all points of the motivation letter are sufficiently described, your application will not be included in the draw.

When can you apply for the HZ-grant?

• 1st semester internships: to be announced.
• 2nd semester internships: to be announced.

How to apply for the HZ Grant

Note: Don’t forget to arrange an HZ internship agreement via OnStage.

You apply for the HZ Grant through this application link. Fill in all fields and upload your motivation letter in English and HZ internship agreement.

After we have processed your application, you will receive an email via Osiris within four weeks after the deadline informing you whether you have been selected to receive the grant. If so, you will receive your personalized HZ Grant Agreement in the same email

What to do to receive the payment

At the start of your internship:
Upload the personalized Grant Agreement (SIGNED BY YOU) that you received (see above) in Osiris. You will receive an upload link for this by email. The payment will then be made in one installment.

At the end of your internship.

Upload the Evaluation form internships to Osiris. You will receive an email for this.

When will you receive the HZ-grant?

If you upload the necessary documents/comply with the steps above:

• Before the 7th: you will receive your payment on the 15th of that month;
• Before the 23rd: you will receive payment on the 30th of that month

Please note: due to the holiday period, no payments are made from approximately mid-July to the end of August and during the Christmas holidays.

Do you have any questions after reading this information?
Please send them to: grants@hz.nl

Eramus+ Grant

The Erasmus+ grant for internships is an EU scholarship and is only valid outside Europe in Australia, New Zealand, Ghana, Tanzania, Nepal, Vietnam, Chile, Brazil, and the United Kingdom (UK). On top of the basic Erasmus+ scholarship amount, an additional top-up of €250 per month is available for students with a financial, functional, or medical disability.

Important information & grant amounts 2025/2026

Please note (!):

Due to adjusted budgets for 2025–2026, a provisional amount of 70% of the monthly Erasmus+ internship grant will be awarded. If there is remaining budget before the end of the mobility period, an additional percentage may be granted.Students who are doing an internship in their home country are considered a lower priority under official EU regulations and will not receive a provisional grant, unless sufficient budget is available.

Erasmus+ Grant

In the Information and Procedure Erasmus+ 2025–2026 document , you will find all conditions, grant amounts, and procedures.

• For general information about the Erasmus+ programme, visit the Erasmusplus website.
• To learn about your rights as an Erasmus+ student, read the Erasmus Student Charter.
• Also, make sure to look at the Erasmus+ Insurance Clauses.

For which countries you can apply for this grant

• Europe: United Kingdom
• Africa: Ghana and Tanzania
• Asia: Nepal and Vietnam
• South America: Chile and Brazil
• Oceania: Australia and New Zealand

Grant amount and number of grants

The scholarship is €700 per month, except for the UK, where the amount is €540 per month. In 2025–2026, a limited number of scholarships will be available for internships.

Erasmus+ Top-up

The European Union finds inclusion very important and has therefore made additional Erasmus+ funds available for students from underrepresented groups. This supplementary financial support of €250 per month, on top of the regular Erasmus+ grant, is intended to enable students with financial, functional, or health-related challenges to also participate in a study or internship abroad. See the section ‘Before your internship starts’ to learn how to apply for the Erasmus+ top-up.

Travel contribution

You are entitled to receive a contribution to your travel costs. You find the amounts in this table.

Contribution of €250 for a Language Course

Through Erasmus+, you can receive up to €250 if you take a language course during your internship. Check the section ‘Before your internship starts’ to learn how to apply for this.
We strongly recommend that you take the EU's online language course. It’s free of charge.

Selection criteria

Every student can apply for the grant The selection is based on the following:
• Amount of the supplementary grant from DUO.
Students who receive the maximum supplementary grant will be selected first. For non-EU students who are not eligible for a DUO supplementary grant, the parents’ annual income statement is used. If you have questions, please contact grants@hz.nl.
• Motivation letter in English.
See ‘before you start your internship’ for the content requirements of this letter.

If there are still more applications than available grants after this, selection will be based on the following criteria:
• Academic results: the average grade of the propaedeutic year.
• The requirement from the European Commission to ensure good distribution across different continents.
• Students returning to their home country will have the lowest priority for receiving the scholarship.

When do you receive the Erasmus+ grant?

You will receive your grant in two instalments. The first payment,(70%) of the total awarded amount, will be transferred before the start of your internship, once you have submitted all the required documents. The remaining 30% will be paid after the completion of your internship and submission of the final required documents.

Please note (!): Make sure to carefully read the information under ‘Before your internship starts' and ‘At the end of your internship’ to avoid missing any application or submission deadlines and missing out on the grant.

When do you receive the Erasmus+ grant?

You will receive your grant in two instalments. The first payment,(70%) of the total awarded amount, will be transferred before the start of your internship, once you have submitted all the required documents. The remaining 30% will be paid after the completion of your internship and submission of the final required documents.

Please note (!): Make sure to carefully read the information under ‘Before your internship starts' and ‘At the end of your internship’ to avoid missing any application or submission deadlines and missing out on the grant.

Disclaimers

• This scholarship cannot be combined with another scholarship for outside the EU in the same academic year. If you are awarded this scholarship, any other applications for scholarships will be withdrawn.
• If you receive an internship allowance of more than €450 per month (this also includes accommodation costs covered by the host organization), you are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.
• To be eligible for this scholarship, you must complete an internship of at least 35 to 40 hours per week.
• If the number of Erasmus+ grant applications fits within the Erasmus+ budget, all Erasmus+ grant applications will be provisionally approved.
• If the number of Erasmus+ grant applications exceeds the Erasmus+ budget, the grant may be awarded for less than the full duration of your study/internship abroad.
• One of the conditions is that students originally from a country other than the Netherlands may return to their home country, but priority for provisional grant approval will be given to other students.

Important information & grant amounts 2026/2027

Erasmus+ Grant

We will announce the new amounts and procedures in May/June 2026. For an indication, please refer to the 2025/2026 information.

• For general information about the Erasmus+ programme, visit the Erasmusplus website.
• To learn about your rights as an Erasmus+ student, read the Erasmus Student Charter.
• Also, make sure to look at the Erasmus+ Insurance Clauses.

For which countries you can apply for this grant

• Europe: United Kingdom
• Africa: Ghana and Tanzania
• Asia: Nepal and Vietnam
• South America: Chile and Brazil
• Oceania: Australia and New Zealand

When should you apply for the Erasmus+ grant?

Please note (!): You must apply for the Erasmus+ grant at least four weeks before the start of your internship. If you submit your application later, it will not be processed.

• 1st semester: data to be announced
• 2nd semester: data to be announced

Before your internship starts 2025/2026

Note (!): Before starting the steps below, you must arrange an HZ internship agreement via OnStage (this is organized by The Work Zone) and have it signed.

When should you apply for the grant?

Note (!): You must apply for the Erasmus+ grant at least four weeks before the start of your internship. If you submit your application later, it will not be processed.

• If you are leaving in the 1st semester: between 28 May 2025 and 1 October 2025.
• If you are leaving in the 2nd semester: between 1 October 2025 and 4 January 2026.

Step 1: Apply for the grant

1.1 Fill in Erasmus+ Learning Agreement for traineeships. We recommend doing this at least two months before the start of your internship. Read the guidelines to see how to complete the agreement correctly.

Monitoring and evaluation plan
As part of the agreement, you need to write a monitoring and evaluation plan. Please refer to the examples we have provided.

Note (!): The agreement must be signed by you, the receiving organisation, and the sending organisation. (For International Business, this is Johan Weggemans; for other programmes, discuss whether your Study Coach signs it or Evelien Clemminck from the International Office.)

1.2 Write a motivation letter in English, including:
• How this internship will contribute to the development of your language skills.
• What the societal impact of your internship will be in that specific country, according to the values promoted by the EU.

1.3 Apply for the scholarship via Osiris
• Upload the completed Learning Agreement and your motivation letter in English. You can find the application link and instructions for using Osiris in this manual. Note (!): You may be eligible for the Erasmus+ top-up (see below).

Applying for the Erasmus+ top-up

The Erasmus+ top-up is an additional €250 per month on top of the regular grant amount. It is intended for students from underrepresented groups with economic, functional, or health-related challenges.

You apply for the top-up during your application for the regular Erasmus+ grant in Osiris. The following supporting documents are required. In most cases, these documents are already available at the educational institution or in the possession of the student:

• For students with economic difficulties:
  Proof of an additional grant awarded by DUO.
• For students with a functional disability:
  A statement specifying the nature of the functional disability.
• For students with a handicap or health issues:
  A medical certificate or other valid health declaration.

If it is not possible to meet the specified documentary requirements, a Request Form for the top-up may suffice. In that case, (1) a statement must be provided explaining why the documentary requirements cannot be met, and (2) the HZ Erasmus coordinator must co-sign the statement.

Awarding your grant

After you have completed the above steps, we will process your application. You will receive an email from Osiris stating whether you have been awarded the grant or not. If you receive the provisional award email, it will also include your personalized Erasmus+ Grant Agreement.

Contribution of €250 for a Language Course

If you take a language course in one of the Erasmus+ programme countries during your internship abroad, you can receive a contribution of up to €250.
Send an email to grants@hz.nl with the following information:
• Your student number
• Your IBAN
• A copy of the invoice

We strongly recommend that you take the EU's online language course. It’s free of charge.

Step 2. Receive the first payment (70%)

Upload de gepersonaliseerde Erasmus+ Grant Agreement
Sign the personalized Erasmus+ Grant Agreement that you received (see above) and upload it to Osiris using the link you receive by email.

When will you receive the first payment (70%)?

If you upload the necessary documents/comply with the steps above:

• Before the 7th: you will receive your payment on the 15th of that month;
• Before the 23rd: you will receive payment on the 30th of that month

Please note: due to the holiday period, no payments are made from approximately mid-July to the end of August and during the Christmas holidays.

See 'At the end of your internship' for the steps you need to follow to receive the remaining 30% of your grant.

During your internship 2025/2026

If there is a change in your internship, fill in the During the Mobility document and send it by email to grants@hz.nl.

We strongly recommend that you take the free Online Language course .

At the end of your internship 2025/2026

What you need to do to receive your second payment (remaining 30%)

ATTENTION (!): If you do not complete the steps below on time (within four weeks after the end of your internship), we will not be able to pay out the remaining 30% of your grant (!). The end date stated by your internship supervisor on your Transcript of Work is decisive in this matter.

1. Ask your company internship supervisor to complete and sign the Trainee Certificate and the Transcript of Work.
2. Complete the Evaluation Form.
3. Complete the Erasmus+ Participation Report (online survey). You will receive an email from Erasmus with the link. Make sure to download the result.
4. Upload all four documents listed above to Osiris. You will receive a link for this by email. Make sure to do this within four weeks after the end of your internship!

When will you receive the second payment (30%)?

Once you have completed all of the above steps and correctly uploaded the required documents:

• Before the 7th: you will receive your payment on the 15th of that month;
• Before the 23rd: you will receive payment on the 30th of that month.

Please note: due to the holiday period, no payments are made from approximately mid-July to the end of August or during the Christmas holidays.

Questions: e-mail to grants@hz.nl

Study

NL-Scholarship, HZ-Grant and the Erasmus+-Grant

NL-Scholarship

Still unsure about studying or doing an internship abroad because of financial concerns? The NL-Scholarship of €2,500 might help make your dream a reality.

Information about the NL Scholarship & application procedure 2025/2026

The NL-scholarship is funded by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, together with Dutch universities of applied sciences and research universities.

Terms and Conditions & Grant Amounts

Who is this scholarship for?

The NL Scholarship is intended as financial support for students who would not be able to realize their dream of studying outside the EU without this grant. As a criterion, HZ uses the following:
• The student receives the supplementary grant from DUO.
• Non-EU students who are not eligible for the DUO supplementary grant must provide concrete proof that the scholarship is necessary to support their study or internship outside the EU.

Cannot be combined with other scholarships for outside the EU
This scholarship cannot be combined with another scholarship for outside the EU in the same academic year. If you are awarded this scholarship, any other applications for scholarships will be withdrawn.

Amount and number of scholarships

The NL scholarship consists of a one-time amount of €2,500 and serves as a contribution towards your travel and living expenses. For 2025–2026, a total of 12 scholarships are available for both study and internship combined.

Requirements to be eligible for this scholarship

• You are enrolled in a full-time program at HZ University of Applied Sciences.
• You will go abroad for at least 3 months and earn 15 ECTS credits in the academic year 2025–2026.
• Your study takes place in a country outside the EU.
• You must meet the requirements for the Minor Study Abroad.
• You have not previously received the NL Scholarship.
• You have not previously received the Erasmus+ scholarship for outside the EU (study or internship) or the HZ Grant in the same academic year.
• You must be able to provide proof from DUO stating that you receive the supplementary grant, or, for non-EU students, provide concrete proof that the scholarship is necessary to support your study outside the EU.

Selection criteria

Selection is based on:

• The amount of the supplementary grant from DUO, or in the case of non-EU students, the annual income statement of your parents/guardians.
• Motivation letter (in English): Explain why you want to study abroad and why you should be selected for the NL Scholarship.

If the number of applications exceeds the number of available scholarships, the highest average grade in the propaedeutic phase will determine the allocation of the scholarship.

When should you apply for the NL-scholarship?

1st and 2nd semester: from 28 May to 8 June 2025.

How to apply for the NL-scholarship?

You apply for the scholarship via Osiris.
Fill in all the fields and upload your motivation letter in English as well as the confirmation from DUO, or for non-EU students, concrete proof that the scholarship is necessary for your study or internship outside the EU.

Awarding your grant

After the deadline, we will process your application. If you are awarded the NL Scholarship, you will receive your personalized NL Scholarship Grant Agreement in the same email.

• First semester students will receive the result within two weeks after the deadline.
• Second semester students will receive the result between November and December.

What do you need to do to receive the payment?

Upload the personalized NL Scholarship Grant Agreement (see above), signed by you, in Osiris. You will receive an email with a link for this.

When will you receive the payment

If you have uploaded the Grant Agreement
• before the 7th: you will receive the scholarship on the 15th of that month
• by the 23rd: you will receive the grant on the 30th of that month

Note: during the summer holidays, no payments will be made from approximately mid-July to the end of August

At the end of your study

Upload the Evaluation Form Study Abroad in Osiris. You will receive an upload link for this through email.

Questions after reading the information?
Email to: grants@hz.nl

Information about the NL Scholarship & application procedure 2026/2027

The NL-scholarship is funded by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, together with Dutch universities of applied sciences and research universities.

Terms and Conditions & Grant Amounts

Who is this scholarship for?

The NL Scholarship is intended as financial support for students who would not be able to realize their dream of studying outside the EU without this grant. As a criterion, HZ uses the following:
• The student receives the supplementary grant from DUO.
• Non-EU students who are not eligible for the DUO supplementary grant must provide concrete proof that the scholarship is necessary to support their study or internship outside the EU.

Cannot be combined with other scholarships for outside the EU
This scholarship cannot be combined with another scholarship for outside the EU in the same academic year. If you are awarded this scholarship, any other applications for scholarships will be withdrawn.

Amount and number of scholarships

The NL scholarship consists of a one-time amount of €2,500 and serves as a contribution towards your travel and living expenses. For 2026–2027, a total of 12 scholarships are available for both study and internship combined.

Requirements to be eligible for this scholarship

• You are enrolled in a full-time program at HZ University of Applied Sciences.
• You will go abroad for at least 3 months and earn 15 ECTS credits in the academic year 2026–2027.
• Your study takes place in a country outside the EU.
• You must meet the requirements for the Minor Study Abroad.
• You have not previously received the NL Scholarship.
• You have not previously received the Erasmus+ scholarship for outside the EU (study or internship) or the HZ Grant in the same academic year.
• You must be able to provide proof from DUO stating that you receive the supplementary grant, or, for non-EU students, provide concrete proof that the scholarship is necessary to support your study outside the EU.

Selection criteria

Selection will take place by means of a fair draw in case the number of applicants exceeds the number of available scholarships. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered for the draw.

When should you apply for the NL-scholarship?

1st and 2nd semester: to be announced.

How to apply for the NL-scholarship?

You apply for the scholarship via Osiris.
Fill in all the fields and upload the overview from DUO, or for non-EU students, concrete proof that the scholarship is necessary for your study or internship outside the EU.

Awarding your grant

After the deadline, we will process your application. If you are awarded the NL Scholarship, you will receive your personalized NL Scholarship Grant Agreement in the same email.

• First semester students will receive the result within two weeks after the deadline.
• Second semester students will receive the result between November and December.

What do you need to do to receive the payment?

Upload the personalized NL Scholarship Grant Agreement (see above), signed by you, in Osiris. You will receive an email with a link for this.

When will you receive the payment

If you have uploaded the Grant Agreement
• before the 7th: you will receive the scholarship on the 15th of that month
• by the 23rd: you will receive the grant on the 30th of that month

Note: during the summer holidays, no payments will be made from approximately mid-July to the end of August

At the end of your study

Upload the Evaluation Form Study Abroad in Osiris. You will receive an upload link for this through email.

Questions after reading the information?
Email to: grants@hz.nl

HZ grant

Information about the HZ Grant & application procedure 2025/2026

The HZ grant is a gift from the HZ to students who are going to study in one of the 'Partner Countries' outside the EU. The study focuses on one or more of the sustainable goals set by the UN.

Important information

In this document you find everything that you need to know about the HZ Grant.

Grant amount

The total amount of the grant is € 1000
Only a limited number of grants are available each year.

Conditions

• You are enrolled at HZ University of Applied Sciences for a full-time study.
• Your studies are taking place outside the EU.
• You have not received a NL Scholarship (previously Holland Scholarship) or Erasmus+ outside Europe for a minor or internship abroad.
• One minor or internship application per student in the HZ study programme.
• You go abroad for at least 3 months and for 30 ECTS.

Not to be combined with other non-EU grants
This grant cannot be combined with another non-EU grant in the same year. If you are awarded the grant, your possible applications for other scholarships will be cancelled.

Selection

Only a limited number of scholarships are available each year. The selection is based on:

1. An English motivation letter, in which you describe:
   • What the content of the minor is.
   • Which SDG(s) it contributes to and why.
   • What fundamental change you can and want to contribute to.
   • Why you should be awarded the grant.
   
   
2. The reference from your Study Coach, for which you are required to use the specified format.
3. Study results from the propaedeutic year. In case of applications with an equal number of points, the study results will be considered, meaning the average grade of the propaedeutic year will be decisive.

When can you apply for the HZ-grant?

1st and 2nd semester students: from 28 May to 8 June 2025.

How to apply for the grant?

You apply for the HZ Grant through this application link. Fill in all fields and upload your motivation letter in English and SLC reference.

Awarding your grant

•After we have processed your application, you will receive an email via Osiris informing you whether you have been selected to receive the grant.
•1st semester-students will receive this email within 2 weeks after the deadline
•2nd semester-students will receive this email between November and December 2025.

If you are selected to receive the grant you will receive your personalized HZ Grant Agreement in the same email

What to do to receive the payment

Upload the personalized Grant Agreement (SIGNED BY YOU) that you received (see above) in Osiris. You will receive an upload link for this by email. The payment will then be made in one installment.

At the end of your study abroad.

Upload the HZ Evaluation Form study abroad in Osiris. You will receive an upload link for this through email.

When will you receive the HZ-grant?

If you upload the necessary documents/comply with the steps above:

• Before the 7th: you will receive your payment on the 15th of that month;
• Before the 23rd: you will receive payment on the 30th of that month

Please note: due to the holiday period, no payments are made from approximately mid-July to the end of August and during the Christmas holidays.

Do you have any questions after reading this information?
Please send them to: grants@hz.nl

Information about the HZ Grant & application procedure 2026/2027

The HZ grant is a gift from the HZ to students who are going to study in one of the 'Partner Countries' outside the EU. The study focuses on one or more of the sustainable goals set by the UN.

Important information

In this document you find everything that you need to know about the HZ Grant.

Grant amount

The total amount of the grant is € 1000
Only a limited number of grants are available each year.

Conditions

• You are enrolled at HZ University of Applied Sciences for a full-time study.
• Your studies are taking place outside the EU.
• You have not received a NL Scholarship (previously Holland Scholarship) or Erasmus+ outside Europe for a minor or internship abroad.
• One minor or internship application per student in the HZ study programme.
• You go abroad for at least 3 months and for 30 ECTS.

Not to be combined with other non-EU grants
This grant cannot be combined with another non-EU grant in the same year. If you are awarded the grant, your possible applications for other scholarships will be cancelled.

Selection

Only a limited number of scholarships are available each year. Selection will take place by means of a fair draw in case the number of applicants exceeds the number of available scholarships. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered for the draw. In order to be considered, you add the following document to your application;

An English motivation letter, in which you describe:
• What the content of the minor is.
• Which SDG(s) it contributes to and why.
• What fundamental change you can and want to contribute to.
• Why you should be awarded the grant.

If not all points of the motivation letter are sufficiently described, your application will not be included in the draw.

When can you apply for the HZ-grant?

1st and 2nd semester students: to be announced.

How to apply for the grant?

You apply for the HZ Grant through this application link. Fill in all fields and upload your motivation letter in English.

Awarding your grant

•After we have processed your application, you will receive an email via Osiris informing you whether you have been selected to receive the grant.
•1st semester-students will receive this email within 2 weeks after the deadline
•2nd semester-students will receive this email between November and December 2025.

If you are selected to receive the grant you will receive your personalized HZ Grant Agreement in the same email

What to do to receive the payment

Upload the personalized Grant Agreement (SIGNED BY YOU) that you received (see above) in Osiris. You will receive an upload link for this by email. The payment will then be made in one installment.

At the end of your study abroad.

Upload the HZ Evaluation Form study abroad in Osiris. You will receive an upload link for this through email.

When will you receive the HZ-grant?

If you upload the necessary documents/comply with the steps above:

• Before the 7th: you will receive your payment on the 15th of that month;
• Before the 23rd: you will receive payment on the 30th of that month

Please note: due to the holiday period, no payments are made from approximately mid-July to the end of August and during the Christmas holidays.

Do you have any questions after reading this information?
Please send them to: grants@hz.nl

Erasmus+-Grant

The Erasmus+ grant for study is an EU scholarship and is only valid outside Europe in certain countries. On top of the basic Erasmus+ scholarship amount, an additional top-up of €250 per month is available for students with a financial, functional, or medical disability.

Important information & grant amounts 2025/2026

Erasmus+ Grant

In the Information and Procedure Erasmus+ 2025–2026 document , you will find all conditions, grant amounts, and procedures.

Previously, the Erasmus+ grant was intended for study or internships within the EU. However, we now face global challenges such as climate change, issues related to peace, security, and digitalization. Addressing these challenges requires intensified international cooperation. The EU recognizes that this starts with you when you choose to study outside the EU (see the 'partner countries' below).

• For general information about the Erasmus+ programme, visit the Erasmusplus website.
• To learn about your rights as an Erasmus+ student, read the Erasmus Student Charter.
• Also, make sure to look at the Erasmus+ Insurance Clauses.

For which countries you can apply for this grant

• Asia: South Korea or Japan;
• Latin America: Chile and Argentina;
• North America: The US and Canada.

Grant amount and number of grants

The scholarship is €700 per month. In 2025–2026, a limited number of scholarships will be available for internships.

Erasmus+ Top-up

The European Union finds inclusion very important and has therefore made additional Erasmus+ funds available for students from underrepresented groups. This supplementary financial support of €250 per month, on top of the regular Erasmus+ grant, is intended to enable students with financial, functional, or health-related challenges to also participate in a study or internship abroad. See the section ‘Before your study’ to learn how to apply for the Erasmus+ top-up.

Travel contribution

You are entitled to receive a contribution to your travel costs. You find the amounts in this table.

Contribution of €250 for a Language Course

Through Erasmus+, you can receive up to €250 if you take a language course during your internship. Check the section ‘Before your internship starts’ to learn how to apply for this.
We strongly recommend that you take the EU's online language course. It’s free of charge

Selection criteria

Every student can apply for the grant The selection is based on the following:
• Amount of the supplementary grant from DUO.
Students who receive the maximum supplementary grant will be selected first. For non-EU students who are not eligible for a DUO supplementary grant, the parents’ annual income statement is used. If you have questions, please contact grants@hz.nl.
• Motivation letter in English.
See ‘before your study starts’ for the content requirements of this letter.

If there are still more applications than available grants after this, selection will be based on the following criteria:
• Academic results: the average grade of the propaedeutic year.
• The requirement from the European Commission to ensure good distribution across different continents.
• Students returning to their home country will have the lowest priority for receiving the scholarship.

When do you receive the Erasmus+ grant?

You will receive your grant in two instalments. The first payment,(70%) of the total awarded amount, will be transferred before the start of your internship, once you have submitted all the required documents. The remaining 30% will be paid after the completion of your internship and submission of the final required documents.

Please note (!): Make sure to carefully read the information under ‘Before your study starts' and ‘At the end of your study’ to avoid missing any application or submission deadlines and missing out on the grant.

Disclaimers

• This scholarship cannot be combined with another scholarship for outside the EU in the same academic year. If you are awarded this scholarship, any other applications for scholarships will be withdrawn.
• If the number of Erasmus+ grant applications fits within the Erasmus+ budget, all Erasmus+ grant applications will be provisionally approved.
• If the number of Erasmus+ grant applications exceeds the Erasmus+ budget, the grant may be awarded for less than the full duration of your study abroad.
• One of the conditions is that students originally from a country other than the Netherlands may return to their home country, but priority for provisional grant approval will be given to other students.

Important information & grant amounts 2026/2027

Erasmus+ Grant

We will announce the new amounts and procedures in May/June 2026. For an indication, please refer to the 2025/2026 information.

• For general information about the Erasmus+ programme, visit the Erasmusplus website.
• To learn about your rights as an Erasmus+ student, read the Erasmus Student Charter.
• Also, make sure to look at the Erasmus+ Insurance Clauses.

For which countries you can apply for this grant?

• • Asia: South Korea or Japan;
  • Latin America: Chile and Argentina;
  • North America: Canada.

When should you apply for the Erasmus+ grant?

Please note (!): You must apply for the Erasmus+ grant at least four weeks before the start of your internship. If you submit your application later, it will not be processed.

• 1st semester: data to be announced
• 2nd semester: data to be announced

Before your study starts 2025/2026

When should you apply for the grant?

1st and 2nd semester students: from 28 May to 8 June 2025
1st semester-students will receive news about being awarded or not within 2 weeks after the deadline; 2nd semester-students between November and December 2025.

Step 1: Applying for the grant

You can apply for the grant via Osiris. In this manual, you will find the application link and instructions. Please complete all fields and upload the following documents:

1. Motivation letter in English, including:
   • How this study will contribute to the development of your language skills.
   • What the societal impact of your study will be in that specific country, in line with the values the EU aims to promote.

2. Proof of additional DUO grant (if applicable)
   For non-EU students: parents’ annual income statement.

Applying for the Erasmus+ top-up

The Erasmus+ top-up is an additional €250 per month on top of the regular grant amount. It is intended for students from underrepresented groups with economic, functional, or health-related challenges.

You apply for the top-up during your application for the regular Erasmus+ grant in Osiris. The following supporting documents are required. In most cases, these documents are already available at the educational institution or in the possession of the student:

• For students with economic difficulties:
  Proof of an additional grant awarded by DUO.
• For students with a functional disability:
  A statement specifying the nature of the functional disability.
• For students with a handicap or health issues:
  A medical certificate or other valid health declaration.

If it is not possible to meet the specified documentary requirements, a Request Form for the top-up may suffice. In that case, (1) a statement must be provided explaining why the documentary requirements cannot be met, and (2) the HZ Erasmus coordinator must co-sign the statement.

Awarding your grant

After you have completed the above steps, we will process your application. You will receive an email from Osiris stating whether you have been awarded the grant or not.
• 1st semester students will receive this 2 weeks after the dealine
• 2nd semester students will receive this between November and December 2025.

If you receive the provisional award email, it will also include your personalized Erasmus+ Grant Agreement.

Contribution of €250 for a Language Course

If you take a language course in one of the Erasmus+ programme countries during your internship abroad, you can receive a contribution of up to €250.
Send an email to grants@hz.nl with the following information:
• Your student number
• Your IBAN
• A copy of the invoice

We strongly recommend that you take the EU's online language course. It’s free of charge.

Step 2: How to receive the first payment(70%)

2.1 Upload the personalized Erasmus+ Grant Agreement: Sign the personalized Erasmus+ Grant Agreement that you received (see above) and upload it to Osiris using This upload link.

2.2 Upload Erasmus+ Learning Agreement for Studies - International Mobility : (signed by you, the DEX, and the partner institution). You will receive an email from Osiris with a link to upload this document.

When will you receive the first payment (70%)?

If you upload the necessary documents/comply with the steps above:

• Before the 7th: you will receive your payment on the 15th of that month;
• Before the 23rd: you will receive payment on the 30th of that month

Please note: due to the holiday period, no payments are made from approximately mid-July to the end of August and during the Christmas holidays.

See 'At the end of your study' for the steps you need to follow to receive the remaining 30% of your grant.

During your study 2025/2026

Having new courses approved after arrival abroad
It may happen that after arriving at the partner institution, you need to choose different courses that have not yet been approved by DEX. In that case, follow the steps below (similar to steps 1 to 3 you have already completed). (A different process applies for IB.)

At the end of your study 2025/2026

What you need to do to receive the 2nd payment (remaining 30%)

Note (!): If you do not complete the steps below on time (within two weeks after your minor ends), we will not be able to pay the remaining 30% of your grant (!). The end date on your Statement of Host Institution is decisive in this.

1. Upload the Statement of Host Institution
   Request the partner institution (usually the International Office) to sign and stamp the Statement of Host Institution. Once this is done, upload the document in Osiris. You will receive an email with a link for this.
2. Upload the Erasmus+ Participant Report
   You will receive an email with a link to the online Erasmus+ Participant Report survey. After completing it, download your answers and upload them in Osiris via the link you receive by email.

Reminder (!): Complete the above steps within two weeks after your minor ends. The end date on your Statement of Host Institution is decisive. If you do not complete these steps on time, according to EU rules, we are not allowed to pay the remaining 30% of your grant.

When will you receive the second payment (30%)?

Once you have completed all of the above steps and correctly uploaded the required documents:

• Before the 7th: you will receive your payment on the 15th of that month;
• Before the 23rd: you will receive payment on the 30th of that month.

Please note: due to the holiday period, no payments are made from approximately mid-July to the end of August or during the Christmas holidays.

Questions: e-mail to grants@hz.nl