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At Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM), we are dedicated to empowering learners globally. Our 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 and discover how RSM can support your next step.

Scholarship opportunities

1. Academic Excellence Scholarship

Awarded to applicants with academic excellence, entrepreneurial achievements or professional leadership experience.

2. Diversity Scholarship

For candidates from underrepresented regions, industries or backgrounds – including women in STEM and other contributing to a diverse classroom.

3. Inclusive Futures Scholarship

Designed to support applicants who demonstrate financial need that may otherwise limit their access to the programme. 

4. Alumni Lifelong Learning Offer*

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:

  • Be a RSM or EUR Alumni graduated from a Bachelor and/or Master programmes
  • Submitted certified graduate proof of the Bachelor and/or Master degree from RSM or EUR with your application and that these have been verified by the RSM Admissions Committee
  • Received an offer to join our Online Master programme

*Candidates who are recipients of this discount will not be eligible to be considered for any other Scholarship available at RSM. 

Three steps to apply for a scholarship

First step

To apply for any of the 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

Second step 

After submitting your application, please record a short video no longer than three minutes addressing the following points:

  • Your full name
  • The Online Master programme you are applying for
  • Where you are from
  • Your motivation
  • Why would receiving this scholarship be essential for your ability to enrol?
  • Highlight any challenges you've overcome or unique perspectives you bring
  • How would this scholarship make a difference in your academic and professional journey?
  • What do you hope to give back to the classroom, your community or your field as a result of your studies?
Third step

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.

Kiran de Hart

International Student Recruitment Manager

FAQs about tuition fees and scholarships

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 MSc 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 

DatePaymentAmount
When applyingApplication fee€20
Registration deadlineAdmissions fee€3,000
TBC1st instalment€4,000
TBC2nd instalment€4,000
TBC3rd instalment€4,000
TBC4th 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 application. 

To successfully apply for this online master programme, you must submit your application and supporting documents online and pay the application fee.

Yes, your employer can sponsor your master, and in different ways.

With many students getting company support, either in terms of financing or time, approaching your organisation is probably the first place to start. 

We have a sample Business Case you can use to assist with this. Click here to review and download it.

Lendwise 

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. 

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.

Learn more. 

 

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Why choose an Online Master programme?

  • Career growth for working professionals

    Upskill, switch careers, or accelerate career progression in in-demand fields – all without putting work or personal life on hold.

  • Flexible & interactive

    Designed to fit around your life, taught through a blended online learning approach to ensure flexibility as well as engagement.

     

  • Full accreditedy MSc, 100% online

    Gain a Master of Science degree, access high-quality education and connect with top academic faculty regardless of location.

  • Global classrooms

    Join a global community and network with like-minded professionals from around the world. 

  • Delivered in English

    Our programmes are dsigned with international careers in mind, making you eligible for positions in organisations worldwide.