At some point, most students in the Netherlands encounter Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs (DUO), the Dutch governmental organisation responsible for student finance and the student travel product.

For students enrolled in regular bachelor’s and master’s programmes, DUO can provide financial support. Depending on your situation, this may include a basic grant, a supplementary grant (based on your parents’ or guardians’ income), a student travel product (public transport card), a loan, and/or tuition fee credit.

Dutch students and most EU/EEA students can usually apply for DUO student finance if they meet certain (residency and study) requirements. Non-EU students are generally not eligible for DUO student finance. Eligibility depends on your specific residence permit and individual circumstances. We recommend checking the DUO website for detailed and up-to-date information about possible options and requirements.

For detailed and up-to-date information on eligibility, requirements, and available amounts, please visit:

• Student finance - DUO
• International visitor – DUO
• Student finance EU students, Switzerland, and UK - DUO
• Studiefinanciering - DUO (Dutch site)

The student support fund is an internal Codarts provision for students who experience study delays due to exceptional circumstances and face financial difficulties as a result. The fund can offer compensation or support when regular provisions, such as DUO student finance, are not sufficient.

The legal basis for this lies in the Dutch Higher Education and Research Act (WHW), Article 7.51. This article states that institutions must have a fund from which students can receive financial support in case of special circumstances. These may include illness, disability, exceptional family situations, or participation in student representation. 

More information about the conditions, application procedure, and required documents is available via decaan@codarts.nl.

Once admitted to Codarts, you’ll gain access, via MyCodarts Studyspace, to an overview of scholarships and funds relevant to our programs. This information can help you find external funding for your studies or projects, both in the Netherlands and abroad.

Please note: you are responsible for applying to a fund or scholarship yourself. Most funds have strict criteria, receive many applications, and require careful preparation, such as motivation letters, budgets, or recommendations. Often, funds only provide support if other provisions (like DUO or the student support fund) are insufficient.

Our student counsellors can advise and provide feedback, but you must complete the application yourself. Questions? Contact: decaan@codarts.nl.

The NL Scholarship (previous Holland Scholarship) is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science and Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences. The scholarship is meant for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to do their bachelor’s or master’s in the Netherlands. The scholarship consists of a one-time contribution of € 5000,- for the first study year at Codarts.

The NL Scholarship is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, as well as Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences. This scholarship is meant for students who want to do their study, internship or research outside the European Economic Area (EEA). The scholarship amounts to a one-off payment of € 2500. More information?

Codarts encourages the development and broadening of its students and alumni. The VSBfonds annually offers scholarships to Dutch students who are demonstrably engaged with their community and eager to further develop themselves. More information: VSBfonds Scholarship for MBO, HBO & WO students.

The extensive DAAD scholarship database offers a wide range of scholarships and additional information for students interested in studying or courses in Germany. This includes special scholarship programmes for musicians and artists. More information for Dutch students? Read this.  More information for foreign students, read this. More information about studying or internships abroad can be found on this website.

Are you finishing your studies and dreaming of continuing your education abroad next academic year? Cultuurfondsbeurs is eager to support your ambitions with a scholarship.
This opportunity is open to all fields of study. Whether you plan to pursue a master’s degree, conduct a research project, or further specialise in your discipline, the Cultuurfondsbeurs supports motivated students who want to broaden their horizons.
The scholarship is intended for Dutch students or students that live in the Netherlands for at least five years.

Applications can be submitted from 1 February until 1 April (midnight) via the following hyperlink: HBO/WO beurzen - het Cultuurfonds