Scholarships

World Citizen Talent Scholarship for Masters Students

The World Citizen Talent Scholarship (WCTS) is developed and offered by The Hague University of Applied Sciences.  Every year, up to three (one-time) scholarships worth EUR 5,000 are available to prospective Masters students. We are seeking intelligent, talented and ambitious people who consider themselves citizens of the world.

You are eligible for a World Citizen Talent Scholarship if you:

• Originate from outside the Netherlands and do not live in the Netherlands.
• Are enrolling in The Hague University of Applied Science Pro for the first time.
• Have never applied for this scholarship before.
• Have been conditionally accepted to join your chosen programme for the upcoming academic year.

The following Masters programmes work with the WCTS:

• Master - Business Administration
• Master - Financial Management & Control
• Master - International Communication Management 

Application Process

Step 1

Apply for the Masters programme of your choice using the online application tool.

Step 2

You will write an essay in the English language of a minimum of 950 and a maximum of 1100 words –  

“The Hague University of Applied Sciences brings together students from over 140 nationalities. Share an experience where working with people from different backgrounds challenged or broadened your perspective. How will you use this understanding to enrich our multicultural learning environment?”

Please note: the use of AI tools such as Chat GPT etc. is not permitted. All submissions will subject to careful scrutiny.  

Step 3

The assignment should be submitted via formdesk. Please be sure to complete all the required fields. The deadline for submission is 1st May 2026. 

Scholarship assessments and results

We have appointed a committee to assess all essays. The judges will select the three students with the most impressive essays to receive the scholarship. The jury’s decision is binding and you will be informed about the results by email. Please note that you will only be awarded the scholarship after you have been conditionally accepted and have met all terms and conditions of enrolment. By submitting your essay, you are giving us the right to publish it if desired. Scholarship winners are also expected to participate actively in the programme and its evaluations, become an ambassador of the Masters programmes and contribute to the internationalisation of our institution. If you have any questions before applying, please email them to [email protected]. Please make sure you read the Regulations for Financial Aid – Masters Programmes, as it contains detailed information regarding this scholarship programme.

Student motivation letter

It is important that you devote the utmost attention to your motivation for studying. We recommend that you read the eligibility criteria for the embassy and make sure to answer all questions in such a way that this will result in a positive assessment. Your motivation should not be general, but unique. It is important that you show the embassy that, on returning to your country, you will be in a position to create a positive change in your organisation and for your country. This information is very important for the embassies when evaluating your application and cannot be underestimated. 

Scholarships in your home country

It is worth checking whether any scholarships are available in your home country. For example, American students can apply for a Fulbright scholarship and there is an EU-South Africa Scholarship Programme available to South African students. Your country may offer similar grants. For more information or application forms, contact your local Dutch embassy or ask your current higher educational institution. The Grantfinder website also provides some useful information on scholarships. This website is part of the Netherlands Organisation for International Cooperation in Higher Education (Nuffic), as it contains detailed information regarding this scholarship programme.