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Judith van der Kooij, DutchCulture
Judith van der Kooij
Advisor for the Mobility Info Point, Advice Desk & Ghana
j.vanderkooij [at] dutchculture.nl

 

 

 

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VSB Fund: Scholarships vocational education

VSB Fund: Scholarships vocational education

VSBfonds: Studiebeurzen MBO
Scholarships for graduated (art) students for a follow-up study abroad

The VSB Fund is an endowment fund that supports social and community initiatives as well as initiatives in the field of arts and culture. Additionally, the fund provides international scholarships for socially engaged students, including students from art schools.

With its scholarships VSB Fund supports socially engaged students who want to further develop themselves by gaining knowledge and experience abroad. The plan/study abroad can take place in any country and covers programs such as a study, course, gaining work experience, volunteering, summerschool etc.

VSB Fund: 'Foreign experience contributes to a more open-minded view of one's surroundings, encouraging people to be more receptive to diversity. VSBfonds selects students who already demonstrate involvement in their community. By rewarding this, we expect that their involvement will continue to play a role in their future lives. They are the initiators of future social and cultural initiatives. Together, we make the Netherlands a bit more beautiful.'

Mobility to or from
The Netherlands
Destination
Worldwide
Discipline(s)
Architecture
Visual Arts
Heritage
Audiovisual Media
Literature
Music
Design
Performing Arts
Journalism
Digital Culture
Multi-disciplinary
Who can apply
Individuals

Students graduating from vocational education (MBO, level 1, 2, 3 or 4); only available for students from a limited number of MBO institutions that collaborate with VSB Fund.

For what
Education/training
How much

A maximum of € 4,000. The final amount of the scholarship depends on the study plan and budget.
For students with disabilities, it is possible in some cases to receive a higher scholarship amount.

Requirements

For who?

  • the applicant holds the Dutch nationality;
  • the applicant is at least 18 years old;
  • only available for students from a limited number of MBO institutions that collaborate with VSB Fund;
  • Students who demonstrate a clear motivation and strong personal and social drive. Applicants must be able to explain why they wish to pursue their study plan abroad, what they aim to achieve through it, and how they intend to give back to Dutch society in their own way.

Important:

  • the plan/study abroad is not a mandatory part of your study. Online studies are not eligible;
  • An organisation must be involved within your plan/study abroad;
  • the plan/study abroad travel lasts at least two weeks;
  • the plan/study abroad starts between 1 July 2026 and 30 June 2027
When to apply
Before a specific deadline
Yearly deadline in March.
Upcoming deadline(s)
Go to website
VSBfonds: Studiebeurzen
VSBfonds: Studiebeurzen MBO
VSBfonds: Complete voorwaarden MBO
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