Studyportals Scholarship: €10,000 for Your Master’s Abroad

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Grant 10,000 EUR
Study Location Worldwide
Deadline 1 June 2027
Winner Announcement 1 August 2027

Why Apply

The Studyportals Scholarship gives you a chance to receive up to €10,000 to help fund your Master’s abroad. It’s open to students from anywhere in the world who are planning to study a Master’s degree outside their home country.
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Win up to €10,000 study abroad scholarship. It takes just four easy steps for you to study a Master’s degree at a university abroad.

Note: The final step will remain active after submission. Make sure to complete it by sending your letter of acceptance and motivation letter.

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Terms and Conditions

  • Employees of Studyportals, along with their relatives (up to the second degree of kinship), are excluded from participating in the Studyportals Scholarships.
  • There is no entry fee to participate in the Studyportals Scholarships.
  • Individuals wishing to apply for the Studyportals Scholarships must ensure that they have their own access to the Internet. Studyportals is not responsible for assisting with access to websites or for providing other technical assistance to any applicant.
  • Applicants bear full responsibility for the complete and accurate submission of their personal information.
  • By submitting an application for the Studyportals Scholarships, applicants consent to the publication of their names on Studyportals’ websites if they are shortlisted.
  • The Studyportals Scholarships are non-transferable and cannot be used by any person other than the successful candidates.
  • The Studyportals Scholarship provides individual grants of up to €10,000 each. The number of scholarships awarded may vary each year and will be determined by Studyportals.
  • Upon being declared a winner, it is the responsibility of the recipient to provide all information necessary to process the scholarship payment successfully, including accurate and complete bank details where a transfer to the recipient is applicable.
  • In the event that incorrect or incomplete bank details are provided by the winner, Studyportals will attempt to process the payment using the details provided a maximum of two times.
  • Studyportals shall not be liable for any delays or failures in payment processing arising from incorrect or incomplete bank details provided by the winner.
  • Each individual Studyportals Scholarship grant is intended to support the successful candidate with the costs associated with studying abroad. The scholarship will be applied toward tuition fees in the first instance, with tuition fees paid directly to the Higher Education Institution attended by the successful candidate, where possible.
  • If the tuition fees are lower than the individual scholarship amount, the remaining funds may be transferred to the successful candidate and used for reasonable study-abroad-related expenses, including, but not limited to, accommodation, living expenses, study materials, and travel or relocation costs associated with their studies.
  • The Studyportals Scholarship cannot be used to satisfy visa financial requirements or as proof of funds for the purpose of obtaining a student visa, residence permit, or other immigration authorisation. Successful candidates are responsible for independently meeting all financial and other requirements necessary to obtain the applicable visa or residence permit.
  • Before any scholarship funds are transferred, the successful candidate must provide Studyportals with satisfactory evidence that any required student visa, residence permit, or other immigration authorisation has been secured. Studyportals reserves the right to withdraw or reallocate the scholarship if the successful candidate is unable to provide such confirmation by the applicable deadline.
  • Studyportals reserves the right to involve third parties that may contribute to the total scholarship value.
  • Studyportals is not responsible for inaccurate scholarship details supplied to any applicant by any third party connected with the Studyportals Scholarships.
  • Studyportals will not bear any responsibility for the loss of the Studyportals Scholarship should the organisation be unable to notify the successful candidate due to any issues connected to their email, including, but not limited to, technical issues or non-response.
  • A selection panel comprising representatives from Studyportals will review and assess the applications. Strong candidates will be shortlisted and may be invited for an online interview via Microsoft Teams prior to the final selection of the winners.
  • Studyportals reserves the right to allocate, withdraw, or reallocate the Studyportals Scholarship at its discretion should the successful candidate fail to respond or fail to provide Studyportals with any required information or documentation by the applicable deadlines.
  • After the applicable deadline, all responsibility of Studyportals in relation to the unclaimed scholarship ceases.
  • To claim the scholarship, the successful candidate must provide, by the applicable deadline, final confirmation of acceptance from the relevant Higher Education Institution and satisfactory evidence that any required student visa, residence permit, or other immigration authorisation has been secured. Where any part of the scholarship is allocated towards living or other study-abroad-related expenses, Studyportals may also require official proof of enrolment at the relevant institution.
  • The Higher Education Institution attended by the successful candidate is not required to be a Studyportals partner institution.
  • The Studyportals Scholarship cannot be used by a successful candidate to study domestically and must be used to support studies abroad.
  • The successful candidate consents to appearing in relevant advertisements connected to the Studyportals Scholarships and future scholarship programmes, or to having their name, photo, or video used for promotional purposes by Studyportals, without receiving any additional remuneration.
  • The decision of the selection panel is final and no correspondence regarding the selection decision will be entered into.
  • The winner agrees to the use of their name and image in publicity material. Any personal data relating to the winner or any other applicants will be used solely in accordance with current data protection legislation applicable in the Netherlands.
  • Candidates agree that Studyportals, and any third party authorised by Studyportals, may use their entries for promotional purposes. Candidates will retain ownership of the copyright in their entries and grant Studyportals, and any third party authorised by Studyportals, irrevocable permission to use, reproduce, publish, display, transmit, copy, amend, store, and sub-license the entry worldwide for such promotional purposes and for the purposes of the Studyportals Scholarships.
  • Studyportals reserves the right to cancel or amend the Studyportals Scholarships and these Terms and Conditions without notice in the event of a catastrophe, war, civil or military disturbance, act of God, any actual or anticipated breach of applicable law or regulation, or any other event outside Studyportals’ control.
  • Any changes to the Studyportals Scholarships will be communicated to applicants as soon as reasonably possible by Studyportals.
  • The Studyportals Scholarships and these Terms and Conditions will be governed by Dutch law, and any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Netherlands.
  • Entry into the Studyportals Scholarships will be deemed acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.
  • Participation of successful candidates in the Studyportals Scholarships programme presupposes and signifies their full and unconditional acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.

Meet Our Scholarship Winners

Pamela, El Salvador

Studyportals was my main tool for researching master's programmes many years before it awarded me a scholarship. It was where I found the master’s in International Peace Studies at Trinity College Dublin. Coming from El Salvador, this academic dream felt financially out of reach, but the scholarship turned that hope into reality by covering my tuition. This experience has deepened the professional purpose I've carried through my work in international affairs: a commitment to keep giving back through peacebuilding projects in El Salvador and Latin America.

Pamela, El Salvador

Eunice, Nigeria

Winning the Studyportals Scholarship is a huge step forward not just for my career, but for the community I represent back home in Nigeria. It provides the financial support I need to pursue my Master of Science in Space Technologies and Business at the University of Luxembourg. Without the worry of funding, I can wholeheartedly dedicate all my energy to mastering both the technical and commercial sides of the space industry. My ultimate goal is to use this education to help build a robust African space ecosystem where young people are active co-creators of our global future.

Eunice, Nigeria

Ananna, Bangladesh

Being the first girl in my family to pursue higher education abroad is really a milestone for me and the Studyportals Scholarship has made this possible. It will cover my tuition fees, allowing me to focus on my studies. I’m thrilled to share that I will be pursuing a Master’s degree in International Relations at the University of Hertfordshire. I am really passionate about empowering women and helping the underprivileged in my country.

Ananna, Bangladesh

Vuong, Vietnam

It’s a great honour to have been selected as the recipient of the Studyportals Scholarship. Thanks to Studyportals, I am now studying for a Master’s degree in User Experience Design in the UK, which has been my dream. Thank you Studyportals for helping me take this important step toward achieving my dreams. I am very honoured and excited to see what the future holds.

Vuong, Vietnam

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Who can apply for the Studyportals Scholarship?

    The Studyportals Scholarship is open to students from anywhere in the world who plan to study a Master’s degree abroad. Your chosen university does not need to be a Studyportals partner institution. The scholarship cannot be used to fund studies in your home country.

  • How is the scholarship paid?

    The Studyportals Scholarship provides individual grants of €10,000. The number of scholarships awarded may vary each year.

    The scholarship is first used towards your tuition fees and, where possible, the tuition amount will be paid directly to your university. If your tuition fees are lower than your scholarship amount, the remaining funds may be used for reasonable study-abroad expenses, such as accommodation, living expenses, study materials, travel or relocation costs.

  • Can I apply for the Studyportals Scholarship if I want to study a Master’s abroad?

    Yes. The Studyportals Scholarship is designed to support students pursuing a Master’s degree abroad. You can apply regardless of your nationality or study destination, provided you will be studying outside your home country.

  • Can I apply if I’m going to a university that isn’t a Studyportals partner?

    Yes! Your university does not need to be a Studyportals partner to be eligible for the scholarship. You can apply with an eligible university abroad, regardless of whether it partners with Studyportals.

  • Can I use the Studyportals Scholarship as proof of funds for my student visa?

    No. The Studyportals Scholarship cannot be used to meet visa financial requirements or as proof of funds for a student visa, residence permit or other immigration authorisation. You are responsible for meeting these requirements independently.

    If you win the scholarship, you will need to provide proof that you have secured the required visa or residence permit before the scholarship funds can be transferred.

  • How do I write a strong scholarship motivation letter?

    A strong motivation letter clearly shows why you want to study abroad, why you have picked your programme, and how the scholarship will help you reach your goals. Keep your writing honest, focused, and enthusiastic—this is your chance to show who you are and why you’re a great fit (check out our guide with tips and examples to write a successful scholarship motivation letter to help you get started).

    Here are the top 5 criteria we consider when we evaluate your letter for the Studyportals Scholarship:

    • Ambition
    • Personality
    • Originality
    • Clarity
    • Length (keep it between 400–600 words)

    The rest is up to you. Make it personal. Show us what makes you unique and how your studies abroad will help you make a positive impact in the world.

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