Master’s programs at Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR)
Brief Overview
The Erasmus Trustfonds was founded to support research and education projects at Erasmus University Rotterdam, aiming to contribute to the university’s growth and development.
Details of the Scholarship
Participating Schools
Erasmus School of Law (ESL)
Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences (ESSB)
Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication (ESHCC)
Erasmus School of Health Policy and Management (ESHPM)
Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
Plan to start a master’s program at EUR.
Demonstrate high academic achievement.
Show financial need, indicating inability to self-fund studies.
Additional ESSB-specific requirements:
Must be registered for an ESSB master’s program in Studielink and submit application documents in the EUR Admissions Portal by April 30.
Enrollment must be completed by September 1 of the academic year.
Require a minimum grade of 8.0 on the Dutch grading scale (1-10) in the previous bachelor’s program.
Submit a budget plan detailing expected monthly expenses.
Qualify for the statutory tuition fee.
Scholarship Values
General Fund: €17,500 for housing, living costs, and tuition fees.
ESSB-Specific Amount: €15,000 for housing, living costs, and tuition fees (for one academic year).
Required Documents
General Application:
Motivation letter (1 A4 page, PDF format)
CV (PDF format)
Budget plan (PDF format)
ESSB-Specific Requirements:
Include in the motivation letter:
Reasons for needing the Trustfonds Scholarship.
Explanation of academic excellence and other merits.
How to Apply for the Scholarship
Applications open from November 1.
ESSB-specific applications:
Submit via the EUR Admissions Portal by April 30.
The portal is open from October 1.
Scholarships can only be granted after admission to the master’s program; conditional offers may be eligible.
