There are various scholarships available for students who wish to come to study at the Royal Conservatoire as well as for current students who would like to spend a period studying abroad.
Students applying for a master’s programme who perform exceptionally in the entrance exam may be eligible for a scholarship.
For the academic year of 2025/2026, two types of scholarship are available
- NL Scholarship - for students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
- Excellence Scholarship - for students of all nationalities.
A limited number of scholarships is available for new students in 2025/2026. It is not possible to receive more than one of the scholarships listed above at the same time.
The NL Scholarships and Excellence Scholarships will be awarded by the Principal of the Royal Conservatoire based on nominations from the heads of department (no later than 1 July). The conditions for each scholarship differ slightly For more information, please consult the descriptions via the links above.
If you are not eligible for either of the scholarships mentioned on this page, you might be able to find funding elsewhere. Have a look at the Other scholarships page for more information. In case of unforeseen financial problems, we can refer you to various funds. Where possible, Student Counsellor Elke de Roos will try to assist you with your application.