World Citizen Talent Scholarship
Do you consider yourself a global citizen? Then apply for our World Citizen Talent Scholarship.
54 scholarships each worth EUR 5,000 are available to prospective bachelor degree students for the 2014-2015 academic year. Please note that these are one-time scholarships and are intended for first-year students from non-EEA countries.
Please note that the application deadline for our World Citizen Talent Scholarship has passed, therefore applications are now closed. The 2013-2014 winners have been notified.
If you would like to apply for our World Citizen Talent Scholarship, you can do so as of November 2013, for the academic year 2014-2015.
You are eligible to apply for one of these scholarships if:
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You come from outside the European Union (and not from Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Switzerland or Surinam)
- You are enrolling for the first time, as a first year student into one of our bachelor programmes
- You would have to pay the full institutional tuition fee rate
- You have never used this scholarship scheme before
- You have fully completed the scholarship application form
- You will have been provisionally accepted as a student on or before 31 March
- You have written an essay, as explained below
Are you a Global citizen?
We are seeking young, intelligent, talented and ambitious people who view themselves ascitizens of the world. If this sounds like you and the conditions listed above apply to you, all you need to do is complete the application form and write an essay of 950 to 1100 words that would convince us to award you the scholarship.
In the essay, describe your cultural background and explain why and how you can contribute to the multinational, multicultural beehive that is The Hague University of Applied Sciences.
Our university is an educational united nations of 146 nationalities, where everyone speaks English. You will be taught by both local and international lecturers who have an easy way of interacting with students. The social contact among the students also makes for an enriching study period.
International city
The Hague is the perfect home for our university, it is an international city that deserves its title – The International City of Peace & Justice. The vibrant seaside resort of Scheveningen, historic city centre and international diplomatic community all add to its international atmosphere. We know from experience that young people of every origin, colour and creed find both The Hague and The Hague University of Applied Sciences stimulating and inspiring.
Essay
When writing your essay, try picturing yourself as a member of this community. The university has appointed a committee to judge all essays, which should be submitted before 1 April, 2014. The judges will select the 54 students whose essays will have impressed them most and award the scholarships to them. The decision of the jury will be binding.
By submitting your essay, you are giving us the right to publish it, if we so wish. We will also expect the lucky winners to help us with evaluations, and developments regarding the internationalisation of our institute. We’re sure you’ll agree that this is a small price to pay for getting an education that will open up avenues to an interesting and successful career in a field of your choice.
If you have any questions before you apply, please send an email to talentscholarship@hhs.nl.
Please note that you would only be awarded the scholarship after you have been conditionally accepted . Y ou will also receive the scholarship amount of € 5.000, after your arrival in The Hague and have set up a Dutch bank account .