VU Fellowship Programme 2026

The VU Fellowship Programme (VUFP) is a scholarship scheme offered by Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in the Netherlands. It is designed to support highly motivated and academically strong international students who wish to pursue an eligible master's degree at the university.

In most cases, the scholarship is focused on master's-level study and is awarded competitively based on academic merit. The programme is generally intended for students from outside the Netherlands, particularly those who do not hold Dutch nationality and who are applying to a participating English-taught master's programme at VU Amsterdam.

The award commonly takes the form of a tuition fee reduction or waiver rather than a full living-cost scholarship. Depending on the student's fee status and the specific scholarship arrangement, it may cover all or part of the tuition fee. Students should therefore check carefully whether additional funding is needed for living expenses, insurance, housing, visa costs, and other study-related costs in Amsterdam.

Applicants usually need to first apply for admission to an eligible master's programme at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and meet the academic and language requirements of that programme. Selection is typically based on excellent academic performance and the strength of the overall application. Supporting documents often include academic transcripts, degree certificates, a CV, and proof of English proficiency.

Because scholarship rules and available programmes can change, students should consult the official VU Amsterdam scholarship pages and the admissions information for their chosen master's course before applying. Applying early is important, as scholarship consideration is normally linked to the university admission timeline.