Orange Tulip Scholarship 2026

The Orange Tulip Scholarship (OTS) is an international scholarship programme connected to higher education in the Netherlands and coordinated by Nuffic. It is designed to attract talented international students to selected Dutch universities and universities of applied sciences. Awards are typically offered through participating institutions, so the exact benefits, eligible courses, and application procedures can differ by country and by university.

Based on available postings, OTS is used for master's study in the Netherlands, though participating institutions may set their own scope in a given cycle. Funding can be partial or variable depending on the university. In some cases, support may include a tuition reduction or contribution toward study costs, while other benefits may vary by institution.

The programme is generally aimed at international applicants who meet the admission standards of a participating Dutch institution. Candidates are usually expected to have a strong academic background, hold the relevant prior degree for the chosen programme, and satisfy English-language requirements set by the university. As with most Dutch scholarship schemes, applicants normally need to apply for admission to an eligible programme and then submit a separate scholarship application if required.

Because OTS is administered through participating universities and country-specific Nuffic networks, students should carefully check the current call for their country, the list of eligible institutions, and the exact scholarship conditions. Important details such as award amount, study level, eligible nationalities, and deadlines can change from one intake to another. In general, students should begin by identifying a participating Dutch university, securing admission to an eligible programme, and then following the scholarship instructions provided by the institution or the local OTS application portal.