Canada and the Netherlands:
two countries – one spirit
To celebrate seventy years of liberation and to honour
the sacrifices Canadian soldiers made for our freedom,
the Netherlands introduces the Liberation Scholarship
Program in 2015. As a token of lasting gratitude and
friendship, seventy highly motivated Canadian students
with a strong academic background will receive a
scholarship to study at a Dutch university (of applied
sciences) for 3 to 12 months between 2015-2017.
The Netherlands offers you the chance of a lifetime!
Enjoy a unique and unforgettable international experience;
Study in a country with one of the best education systems in the world
and more than 2,100 English-taught programmes;
Emerge yourself in another culture and in the vibrant international community
of Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences;
Participate in interactive education, were your contribution really matters;
Savour the Dutch innovative, creative and entrepreneurial spirit.
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Come and experience the Netherlands!
The Netherlands pays tribute to the brave Canadian soldiers who played a pivotal
role in the liberation of the Netherlands. This shared history still connects us today.
The scholarship comprises:
One-off grant to cover international travel and initial costs for your stay in
the Netherlands;
Tuition fee exemption in the Netherlands;
Support from your Dutch host university (housing, visa, etc);
Membership of the Liberation Scholarship Program alumni network.
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How to apply
If you have the Canadian nationality and would like to study for a period of 3 to
12 months in the Netherlands between 2015-2017, apply for a Liberation Scholarship.
Apply directly at one of the participating Dutch higher education institutions before
1 October 2015.
More information
More information about the requirements, the participating Dutch higher
education institutions and the application process will be available on 28 May 2015
at www.studyinholland.nl/liberationscholarship .
The Liberation Scholarship Program is offered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
and the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science of the Netherlands, EP-Nuffic,
23 Dutch higher education institutions and a select group of Dutch and DutchCanadian companies.