Applications are currently ongoing for the USP Scholarships at University College Groningen, Netherlands – for 2018 Session. Interested students should see the details below.
Scholarship Details and FAQs
The University College Groningen (UCG) Netherlands is offering the USP scholarship program to International students who are willing to undergo a degree program at the Institution.
This scholarship program aims to reward students with great ambition, but who also have a great passion for social engagement and who are determined to make a positive impact during their studies at UCG.
When is the application deadline?
1st February 2018
Is the scholarship offered annually?
Yes
Which countries are eligible for the scholarship?
International
In which host country will I be studying?
University College Groningen, the Netherlands
Eligible Fields of Study
Liberal Arts and Sciences BA/BSc
What is the course level?
Undergraduate
How many scholarship awards are available?
2
What are the benefits of the scholarship?
The USP Scholarship is a grant towards study and living costs. The value is €12,000.
How long will the scholarship last? Of Scholarship
How long will the scholarship last? of programme
How do I know if I’m eligible for the scholarship?
To be eligible for this scholarship program, applicants must:
- be International students
- have applied or applying to UCG
- have good academic records
How to Apply for the Scholarship
Interested applicants should take the following steps:
1. Submit a letter of motivation to explain why you believe you should be considered for a scholarship. This should:
- Be a maximum of 500 words in a Word document.
- Explain why you believe you deserve a scholarship and why you need financial assistance for your studies (this is not why you want to apply for the Liberal Arts and Sciences degree
as you will have already explained this in your application ).
- Explain your experiences with social engagement and extracurricular events. Explain how you want to contribute to society in the future, what issues are important to you and why it is important for you to be awarded the USP scholarship. Also explain your ambitions and how you would like to achieve these ambitions and goals during your studies at UCG.
- Be emailed to newstudents.ucg@rug.nl no later than 1 February 2018 – the email title must be: ‘Letter of Motivation – USP Scholarship’.
- In order to be eligible for this scholarship you must complete your application in OAS before 1 February 2018 as well.
2. An additional assessment and providing financial proof of your need for funding is part of the selection procedure. The Admission & Enrollment Coordinator will inform you about the final decision.