2015/2016 World Citizen Talent Scholarships for International Students:Hague, Netherlands (EUROS 5,000)

Application Deadline: 31st March 2015

Do you consider yourself a global citizen? Then apply for our World Citizen Talent Scholarship.

54 (one-time) scholarships each worth EUR 5,000 are available to prospective bachelor degree students for the 2015-2016 academic year. The Hague University is an educational united nations of 150 nationalities, where everyone speaks English. You will be taught by both local and international lecturers which will enrich your study period.

International city

The Hague is the perfect home for our university, it is an international city that deserves its title – The International City of Peace & Justice. The vibrant seaside resort of Scheveningen, the historic city centre, international diplomatic community and businesses all add to its international atmosphere.

Are you a Global citizen?

We are seeking young, intelligent, talented and ambitious people who view themselves as citizens of the world. If this sounds like you then check if you are eligible below and apply, all you need to do is complete the application form and write an essay of 950 to 1100 words that would convince us to award you the scholarship.

You are eligible to apply for one of these one-time scholarships if:

• You come from outside the European Union (and not from Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Switzerland or Surinam)
• You are enrolling for the first time and have not studied at any programmes of The Hague University of Applied Sciences
• You are a first year student joining one of our bachelor programmes
• You will have to pay the full institutional tuition fee rate
• You have never applied for this scholarship before
• You have been provisionally accepted as a student (also-called offer of student position) on or before 31 March 2015

The scholarship application process

NB: If you would like to apply for our World Citizen Talent Scholarship, you can do so as of October 2014, for the academic year 2015-2016.

• Step 1 – First apply to the Bachelor programme of your choice
• Step 2 – Write an essay: When writing your essay, try picturing yourself as a member of this community. In the essay, describe your cultural background and explain why and how you can contribute to the multinational, multicultural beehive that is The Hague University of Applied Sciences. Check the essay guidelines before you start writing.
• Step 3 – Submit your essay by completing the scholarship application form between 15 October 2014 – 31 March 2015.

Scholarship assessment and results

• The university has appointed a committee to judge all essays.
• The judges will select the 54 students whose essays will have impressed them most and award the scholarships to them. The decision of the jury will be binding.
• You will be informed about the results via email before 15 May 2015.
• Please note that you will only be awarded the scholarship after you have been conditionally accepted  and have meet all terms and conditions of enrolment.
• You will receive the scholarship amount of € 5.000, after your arrival in The Hague and have set up a Dutch bank account.

By submitting your essay, you are giving us the right to publish it, if we wish so. Our University will also expect the lucky winners to help us with evaluations, and developments regarding the internationalisation of our institute.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the World Citizen Talent Scholarship