How much is the World Citizen Talent Scholarship?
€5,000 as a one-time award.
How many awards are available?
Up to three each year.
Is the current round open?
No. The 2026 deadline was 1 May 2026.
What does this scholarship actually cover?
A competitive €5,000 one-time master's scholarship for globally minded applicants entering selected THUAS professional master's programmes.
Other verified benefits
Up to three one-time scholarships of €5,000 are available each year to prospective master's students.
Costs not confirmed or not covered
The scholarship does not fully cover tuition or living costs and does not provide standard travel, visa, housing or insurance support.
Who is eligible to apply?
Applicants must come from outside the Netherlands, live outside the Netherlands, be first-time THUAS Pro students, never have applied for WCTS before, and hold conditional acceptance.
Eligible 2026 master's programmes were MBA, Financial Management & Control, and International Communication Management. Applicants also had to submit a 950–1100 word essay.
Eligible countries
Applicants from outside the Netherlands who do not live in the Netherlands and are first-time THUAS Pro master's students.
Language requirements
Selected master's programme English requirements apply.
Which documents were historically required?
This is a historical checklist, not a current application checklist.
- Statement of purpose
Which documents may be required conditionally?
- Admission/offer letter
- Academic transcripts
- English test certificate
What should you do next?
- Apply to an eligible THUAS master's programme.
- Receive conditional acceptance.
- Wait for the next WCTS call.
- Prepare the required 950–1100 word essay and submit it through the official scholarship form.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the World Citizen Talent Scholarship?
The Hague University of Applied Sciences offers up to three one-time World Citizen Talent Scholarships worth €5,000 each for eligible master's students.