Erasmus School of Economics is pleased to announce the Philip Hans Franses Scholarship for exceptional non-EEA students applying to its bachelor programs. This partial tuition fee waiver supports academically outstanding candidates with financial need, offering them the chance to study at one of Europe’s leading institutions in economics and econometrics.

Eligibility for the Philip Hans Franses Scholarship is open to outstanding non-EEA applicants who have applied for one of the eligible bachelor programs at the Erasmus School of Economics. Candidates must demonstrate excellent academic performance with a minimum GPA of 8.0/10, meet all admission and mathematics exam requirements, and show clear financial need through a detailed financial statement.

Erasmus School of Economics (ESE) is a leading faculty of Erasmus University Rotterdam, renowned for its strong tradition in economics, econometrics, data science, and business economics. With a global reputation for high-quality research and innovative education, ESE offers academically rigorous programs taught by top scholars and industry experts. The school emphasizes analytical thinking, quantitative skills, and real-world problem-solving, preparing students to become future leaders in academia, business, and policy.

Application Deadline: The application will be open 1 December 2025 until 1 February 2026 (deadline: 1 February 23:59).

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Erasmus School of Economics, Erasmus University Rotterdam
• Department: Erasmus School of Economics (ESE)
• Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree
• Award: Partial Tuition Fee Waiver (€10,000 for the first academic year)
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: 4 Scholarships
• Nationality: Non-EEA students
• The Award Can Be Taken In: the Netherlands

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: All non-EEA countries
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship is available for the following bachelor programmes offered by Erasmus School of Economics:

• Bachelor International Econometrics and Operations Research

• Bachelor International Economics and Business Economics

• Double bachelor BSc2 in Econometrics and Economics

• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:
  • Be a national of a non-EEA country.
  • Apply and register for one of the eligible bachelor programmes via Studielink and the EUR Application Portal before 1 February 2026 (15 January 2026 for International Economics and Business Economics).
  • Complete the mathematics entrance exam by 1 April 2026 if required.
  • Have an excellent academic record with a minimum GPA equivalent to 8.0/10.
  • Demonstrate financial need through a detailed financial statement.
  • Be fully enrolled by 1 September 2026.
  • Complete the immigration procedure, including the required payments, by 10 July 2026.
  • Hold a selection offer at the time of scholarship consideration.
  • Commit to serving as an ambassador for the scholarship and the Erasmus School of Economics.

How to Apply

Applicants must prepare and submit the following documents via Osiris Student during the application period (1 December 2025 – 1 February 2026), they must login on university portal: 
• Motivation letter (max. 2 pages, Arial 11) outlining academic excellence, motivation to study at ESE, and financial need.
• Financial statement (max. 1 page) explaining financial circumstances.
• Budget plan (using the required template).
• Certified copy of the most recent academic transcript.
• Certified GPA statement (using the GPA template or an equivalent institutional statement).

Benefits

• A €10,000 partial tuition fee waiver for the first year of study.
• The amount will be deducted directly from the tuition fee as part of the immigration procedure—students do not receive cash.
• Opportunity to join Erasmus School of Economics as a scholarship ambassador.

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