Scholarships

Established in 2019, the University College Fryslân (UCF) Foundation aims to make the BSc Global Responsibility & Leadership programme accessible to talented students worldwide, regardless of financial background.

The Foundation believes that sustainable development requires inclusive leaders who can bridge disciplines, cultures, and perspectives. By raising funds and awarding scholarships based on need and merit, the UCF Foundation helps create a diverse learning environment where students are empowered to connect global challenges with local solutions.

We focus on supporting non-EU students, as they pay three times higher tuition fees compared to students from the EU/EEA.

Each year, the Foundation awards one grant of €30,000 to help cover living costs while studying in Leeuwarden. The grantee receives 10 monthly installments of €1,000 during each academic year to contribute towards their living expenses.

Interested candidates must submit their scholarship application alongside their BSc Global Responsibility & Leadership programme application. Please note that different committees will review the programme and scholarship applications separately.

To successfully apply, candidates must complete the following steps:

1) Programme application

• Submit a complete application for admission to a BSc Global Responsibility & Leadership before 1 March 2026.

• Obtain admission to the programme.

2) Scholarship application

• Prepare and submit your scholarship application before 1 May 2026.

• Applications must be sent by email to ucf-grl@rug.nl with the subject line: “UCFF Scholarship 2026 – Application”.

• The application should include the following documents:

  • Personal information in the email body (full name, date of birth, gender, nationality).

  • BSc Global Responsibility & Leadership admission letter.

  • Academic records (transcripts including GPA or equivalent).

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV), including any relevant extracurricular activities.

  • Motivation statement/essay (max. 500 words) explaining:

    • Your reasons for choosing BSc Global Responsibility & Leadership;

    • The relevance of the degree for your future career;

    • Why you are an ideal candidate for this scholarship.

  • Financial need statement (max. 250 words) describing

    • Your financial situation; 

    • Why additional support is necessary; 

    • And whether you have access to other scholarships, grants, or funding.

  
  Please note that you may indicate in the financial need statement if any of the following apply to you:

  • You are the first in your family to pursue higher education.

  • You come from a low-income household (relative to your national context).

  • You have significant family or caregiving responsibilities.

  • You come from a background that is underrepresented in higher education or other relevant circumstances affecting your access to higher education.

• Submitted applications will be reviewed by the Scholarship Selection Committee.

• Shortlisted candidates may be invited to a further assessment, which may include an interview.

• Final results will be announced no later than 1 June 2026.

For questions regarding the application process and scholarship, please contact Amaranta Luna Arteaga at ucf-grl rug.nl.

Through our collaboration with partners, we are able to offer scholarships to regional, national, and international talent. The Campus Fryslân Scholarships provide study support grants for students who have applied to our bachelor’s and master’s programmes. These scholarships are designed to help alleviate some of the costs associated with studying.

For this year’s scholarship round, we would like to express our sincere appreciation to FB Oranjewoud for their continued support and commitment to investing in the economic and social development of Leeuwarden and the wider Fryslân region.

Below is an overview of the scholarships available to students starting their studies at Campus Fryslân in September 2026.

Interested candidates must submit their scholarship application in parallel with their Campus Fryslân programme application. Please note that different committees will review the programme and scholarship applications separately.

To successfully apply, candidates must complete the following steps:

1) Programme application

• Submit a complete application for a Campus Fryslân bachelor’s or master’s programme by 1 April 2026.

• Obtain admission to the programme.
  

2) Scholarship application

• Prepare and submit your scholarship application before 1 May 2026.

• Applications must be sent by email to cf.prospectives@rug.nl with the subject line: “CF Scholarship 2026 – Application”.

• The application should include the following documents:

  • Personal information in the email body (full name, date of birth, gender, nationality).

  • Campus Fryslân admission letter.

  • Academic records (transcripts including GPA or equivalent).

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV), including any relevant extracurricular activities.

  • Motivation statement/essay (max. 500 words) explaining:

    • Your reasons for choosing a Campus Fryslân programme.

    • The relevance of the degree for your future career.

    • Why you are an ideal candidate for this scholarship.

  • Financial need statement (max. 250 words) describing

    • your financial situation, 

    • why additional support is necessary, 

    • and whether you have access to other scholarships, grants, or funding.

Please note that you may indicate in the financial need statement if any of the following apply to you:

• You are the first in your family to pursue higher education.

• You come from a low-income household (relative to your national context).

• You have significant family or caregiving responsibilities.

• You come from a background that is underrepresented in higher education
  or other relevant circumstances affecting your access to higher education.
  

3) Selection process

• Submitted applications will be reviewed by the Scholarship Selection Committee.

• Shortlisted candidates may be invited for further assessment, which could include an interview.

• Final results will be announced no later than 1 June 2026.

Once the grantee accepts the scholarship nomination, a scholarship letter will be issued for administrative purposes. 

The grantee’s name and personal information will be shared with the Ubbo Emmius Foundation, which will serve as the office responsible for the administration and distribution of the scholarship funds.

If you represent a foundation, company, or NGO interested in investing in young talent and contributing to the growth of the Northern Netherlands, do not hesitate to get in touch with us. You can contact Amaranta Luna at i.a.luna.arteaga rug.nl