There are several ways learners can finance their online master programmes, tailored to their personal and professional backgrounds. These funding routes can significantly reduce overall costs and help it be more accessible. Prospective learners can also explore external funding sources such as government grants, student loan programmes, or sponsorships from industry bodies. These options vary by country and sector, and may provide financial flexibility throughout the duration of the programme.
The Online Master Scholarships offer financial support to help applicants pursue their educational and career goals. The scholarships are available to EU and non-EU applicants. Explore the available scholarships below.
Awarded to applicants with academic excellence, entrepreneurial achievements or professional leadership experience.
For candidates from underrepresented regions, industries or backgrounds – including women in STEM and other contributing to a diverse classroom.
Designed to support applicants who demonstrate financial need that may otherwise limit their access to the programme.
To foster lifelong learning, we are offering graduates from the RSM and EUR Bachelor’s and/or Master's degrees a €500 reduction offered as a tuition fee waiver. In order to be considered for this discount you must:
*Candidates who are recipients of this discount will not be eligible to be considered for any other Scholarship available at RSM.
1. To apply for any of the Online Master scholarships you must first ensure that you have completed your application, and submitted it. The application is completed in the RSM online application portal Embark.
2. After submitting your application, please record a short video no longer than three minutes addressing the following points:
3. Send the video to us via e-mail to the Online Masters Team at: onlinemasters@rsm.nl - the scholarship request will then be processed. We strive to get back to you with our decision within five working days.
Apart from our Online Master Scholarships there are other additional scholarships you might be eligible to use to fund your master.
These can include merit‑based awards, need‑based funding, diversity scholarships, or grants offered by educational foundations and partner organisations. Each scholarship has its own criteria, deadlines and application requirements, giving learners multiple pathways to secure support.
Visit the Erasmus University Rotterdam Scholarships webpage to review a comprehensive list of the scholarships and grants frequently used by students.
If you are a qualified teacher in the Netherlands you may be eligible for a lerarenbeurs (teacher scholarship).
Visit the Study in NL website for more information on funding options and scholarship opportunities.
Many employers offer partial or full financial assistance for employees who wish to deepen their expertise through postgraduate study. This support may come in the form of tuition reimbursement, professional development budgets or dedicated study‑leave schemes. For working professionals, employer funding can be a valuable way to invest in career growth while reducing personal costs.
Click here to review and download the Business case for Online Master Sustainability Management.
Click here to review and download the Business Case for Online Master Marketing and Data Intelligence.
Our online masters are part-time and designed with flexibility to fit around the lives of working professionals. This means both the individual and the business benefit from the achievement and application of new cutting-edge skills without the need for potentially disruptive career breaks.
Lendwise is a specialist loan provider based in the UK which is dedicated to education finance for individuals who are looking to fund their studies at world class universities.
Lendwise's aim is to enable access to education through its affordable and flexible student loans that come with a fixed interest rate and no early repayment penalties. Interest rates are personalised and depend on an applicant’s overall profile including future earning potential, and the application process is entirely online. Full time programme students have access to a grace period that allows for repayment to start after graduation.
UK, EU and North American nationals are eligible for a Lendwise Loan. For other nationalities, Lendwise will review your application on a case-by-case basis.
Contact Lendwise directly to apply or if you have any questions about Lendwise or your RSM loan application.
If offered a place on our programme, depending on the loan amount, this will impact the instalment payment schedule. If you are accepted for a Lendwise loan, candidates must request a loan confirmation letter and email a copy to us at finance@rsm.nl who will liaise with you further regarding this. Candidates must pay their admissions fee of €3,000 according to the terms in the offer letter as it is not waived because of any potential Lendwise loan arrangement.
Yes, you can apply for multiple scholarships but only one scholarship will be awarded unless otherwise specified.
Scholarships can range from €500 to €2000 off your tuition fees. The exact amount is evaluated in a case by case basis.
We are currently accepting applications on a rolling basis. Once the scholarship capacity is full, we will stop accepting applications.
You will hear back from the Online Masters team about your scholarship application once you have received an offer letter for the Online MSc.
The total tuition fee for the 2-year programme is €19,000.
Yearly fee: €9,000
To secure your spot: €3,000 non-refundable admissions fee
Remaining tuition: Payable in four instalments of €4,000
| Date | Payment | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| When applying | Application fee | €20 |
| Registration deadline | Admissions fee | €3,000 |
| TBC | 1st instalment | €4,000 |
| TBC | 2nd instalment | €4,000 |
| TBC | 3rd instalment | €4,000 |
| TBC | 4th instalment | €4,000 |
For further information, please contact us at onlinemasters@rsm.nl.
Yes. There is an application fee of 20 euros, which covers the application processing and the review of the master application.
To successfully apply for this online master programme, you must submit your application and supporting documents online and pay the application fee.
If you are a qualified teacher in the Netherlands you may be eligible for a lerarenbeurs (teacher scholarship). You can use this grant to pay for your studies.
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