Scholarships for our MSc in Public Policy and Human Development

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We are pleased to be able to offer 20 full scholarships for our Master of Science in Public Policy and Human Development (MPP) programme for the upcoming 2026/27 academic year. Details below:

China Scholarship Council (CSC) Scholarship Programme

Full tuition coverage for 20 incoming students who are citizens of China

The scholarship covers:

  • The tuition fee for one academic year
  • Monthly cost-of-living financial assistance;
  • Health insurance for up to one academic year; and
  • A return international airfare between China and the Netherlands for the completion of the MPP.

To be eligible for consideration, candidates must be:

  • A citizen of the People’s Republic of China;
  • Under 28 years of age at the time of application;
  • Hold a Bachelor’s degree and have experience working in an international organization as an intern or other type of work for at least six (6) months; or
  • Be enrolled in the final year of a Master’s degree programme; or
  • Hold a Master’s degree;
  • Have received an offer of admission to the MPP; and
  • Have paid the application handling fee upon applying to the MPP

Application timeline for 2027/28

The application deadlines for the 2027/28 CSC Scholarship Programme have not yet been announced.
Applicants are encouraged to check this page for updates.