INTRODUCTION

The Eric Bleumink Fund is a scholarship program offered by the University of Groningen in the Netherlands. It is named after Eric Bleumink, who was the Rector Magnificus of the University from 1997 to 1998. The fund provides talented students from developing countries with an opportunity to pursue a Master’s degree program at the University of Groningen.

ELIGIBILITY

It’s important to note that application procedures, eligibility criteria, and available programs may change over time, so for the most current and detailed information, it’s recommended to visit the official website of the University of Groningen or the Eric Bleumink Fund.
The year the candidates for the Eric Bleumink Fund should have the following below:

1. Have received provisional or unconditional admission for a master programme before February. Only then will applicants be considered for a grant from the Eric Bleumink Fund (see: Master’s degree programmes )
2. Have excellent academic performance, preferably to be confirmed by letters of recommendation
3. Have excellent grades during their bachelor/undergraduate studies;
4. Have excellent English language proficiency, in accordance with the admission requirements of the program of choice
5. Be available for the whole period of the programme and be able to take part in the entire programme
6. Be in good health, so that health insurance in the Hold the nationality of a country appearing in Appendix 1.
7. Have no other means of financing the study in question

SCHOLARSHIP AND FUNDS

The scholarship is aimed at candidates who have shown academic excellence, but also have a strong commitment to contributing to the development of their home country. The grant is awarded for a 1 year or 2 years Master’s degree programme.
Covers the following:

• Costs of tuition fees,
• International travel,
• Subsistence,
• Books, and
• Health insurance.

HOW TO APPLY?

The University of Groningen Admission Office, in consultation with the Admission Boards of its faculties, will determine which applicants will be nominated for an Eric Bleumink Fund scholarship.
Only applicants who have received a provisional or unconditional admission offer for a master programme before February can thus be considered. 
In order to allow for enough time to process the application to a master programme by the Admission Office, such a master application should be completed by the applicant before 1^st of December.