The Eric Bleumink Fellowship (EBF) makes master scholarships available for exceptional talents from non-Western countries.
So far, 88 students from 20 countries have received a scholarship from the EBF. The scholarship is part of the Ubbo Emmius Fund as a sub-fund and has its own committee. The fund was established in 2000 upon the retirement of Eric Bleumink, chairman of the University of Groningen’s Executive Board since 1988.
Funding
The grant is awarded for a 1 year or 2 years Master’s degree programme.The grant covers tuition fee, costs of international travel, subsistence, books, and health insurance. Please note that a considerable number of students apply for this scholarship each year, whereas the University can issue only a limited number of grants.
Eligibility
- Have received provisional or unconditional admission for a master programme before February. Only then will applicants be considered for a grant from the Eric Bleumink Fund
- Have excellent academic performance, preferably to be confirmed by letters of recommendation
- Have excellent grades during their bachelor/undergraduate studies;
- Have excellent English language proficiency, in accordance with the admission requirements of the program of choice
- Be available for the whole period of the programme and be able to take part in the entire programme
- Be in good health, so that health insurance in the Hold the nationality of a country appearing in Appendix 1.
- Have no other means of financing the study in question
Application process
The University of Groningen Admission Office, in consultation with the Admission Boards of its faculties, will determine which applicants will be nominated for an Eric Bleumink Fund scholarship. Only applicants who have received a provisional or unconditional admission offer for a master programme before February can thus be considered. In order to allow for enough time to process the application to a master programme by the Admission Office, such a master application should be completed by the applicant before 1st of December.
Application deadline
There is no specific deadline set because suitable candidates will be informed about a nomination. So You must apply anytime before December 1st
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