Eric Bleumink Scholarships for Developing Countries - University of Groningen, Netherlands

University of Groningen, Netherlands seeks applications for the Eric Bleumink Fund scholarship from eligible students in developing countries to pursue Masters and PhDs degree programs at the university. The grant is usually awarded for a maximum of 2 years for a Master’s degree program.

The primary objective of the Eric Bleumink Fund, established on 23 May 2000, is to provide financial support to Master’s students and PhD students from developing countries who wish to pursue a Master’s degree or a doctorate. This initiative will not only improve the cooperation between the University of Groningen and universities in developing countries, but will also raise the level of academic expertise in these countries.

Eligibility Criteria

·         Criteria for approval are:

·         Academic excellence, shown by academic performance and may be confirmed by letters of recommendation from university professors;

·         Contribution of candidate’s education in terms of strengthening the scientific capacity in the candidate’s home country;

·         Perspectives to a long-term linkage between the home institution and the University of Groningen.

Scholarship Value

The grant covers tuition fee, costs of international travel, subsistence, books, and health insurance. 

Deadline

New application rounds for the Academic Year 2013-2014 will start in October 2012.

Further scholarship details and application procedures can be found at http://www.rug.nl/prospectiveStudents/scholarships/ericBleumink