UCR Support
Tuition Fee Payment Plan
Since we welcome all types of students regardless of background, we realize that applicants come from a wide range of socio-economic circumstances as well. For that reason, we offer different payments options for the yearly tuition fee. You can either pay the fee in one go at the start of the academic year, or you can pay the tuition in instalments (up to 9)*. If you opt to pay in installments, an administration fee of € 25 will be charged. You can indicate your preferred plan during the final step in your admissions process.
* Do note that first year non-EEA students will not have the option to pay the tuition fee in installments for visa application reasons. In year 2 and 3, you can opt to pay in installments like all other students.
UCR Scholarships
For students who do not have the means to fully fund their studies, UCR has a number of different scholarships options. All UCR scholarships are first and foremost need-based scholarships, for which students qualify only if their parents’ net combined annual income falls below 40,000 euros.
The awarded amount of each scholarship is dependent on whether you pay European or non-European tuition fees. Depending on the scholarship you are awarded, scholarships are either for one year only, or for the full three years of the program.
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Regional Scholarships
The Regional Scholarships are designed to promote and celebrate a diverse and inclusive student community at UCR. These scholarships aim to increase access to higher education for students from regional schools across the world.
We currently offer the following Regional Scholarships:
- 3 for the Netherlands
- 1 for Europe
- 1 for Australasia
- 1 for Central and South America
- 1 for North America
- 1 for Middle East and Africa
In order to qualify for the Regional Scholarships, students need to meet need and be both a national of the region, and have completed their final two years of high school in that region.
The scholarship amount rewarded will be 5,000 euros (paid out in equal parts in year 1, 2, and 3) for students from the Netherlands and Europe. All other Regional Scholarships will be 10,000 euros (paid out in equal parts in year 1, 2, and 3).
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Students affected by war
Each year, UCR awards one scholarship to a student affected by war in their home country.
In order to qualify for this scholarships, students need to meet need and be both a national of the region, and have completed their final two years of high school in that region.
The scholarship amount rewarded will be 5,000 euros or 10,000 euros (paid out in equal parts in year 1, 2 and 3) dependent on whether you pay European or Non-European tuition fees to study at UCR.
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Academic Excellence Scholarships
The Academic Excellence Scholarships recognize and reward outstanding academic achievements among UCR students.
Students who meet need and are performing in the top 10% of their class are welcome to apply for the UCR Academic Excellence Scholarships. UCR awards between 3 and 6 Academic Excellence Scholarships per year.
The scholarship amount awarded will either be 5,000 euros (paid out in equal parts in year 1, 2 and 3) or 10,000 euros (paid out in equal parts in year 1, 2 and 3) dependent on whether you pay European or Non-European tuition fees to study at UCR.
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General Financial Support Grants
The General Financial Support Grants aid students who demonstrate financial need and require assistance with tuition and other educational expenses.
Students who meet need, but do not qualify for the Regional Scholarships or Academic Excellence Scholarships can apply for the General Financial Support Grants. UCR awards approximately 10 to 12 General Financial Support Grants per year.
The scholarship amount awarded will either be 1,500 euros (paid out in year 1) or 3,000 euros (paid out in year 1) dependent on whether you pay European or Non-European tuition fees to study at UCR.
Scholarship Application Process
You can use the chat pop-up on this page to determine whether you qualify for any of the scholarships, and if so which ones. Please note, however, that you may only apply for one scholarship.
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Application
The academic application and the scholarship application are two separate processes that have no bearing on one another. If you qualify for one of the UCR scholarships (use the wizard) and wish to do so, you can indicate as much in your academic application. You will then receive another invitation from Osiris to complete your scholarship application.
As part of the application, you will be asked to provide the following:
- A recent copy of payslip(s) of parent(s)/guardian(s) (in English),
- A motivation letter detailing your financial need, your family’s financial situation and what you plan to do to generate finances for yourself.
If you are applying for the academic excellence scholarship, we also would like to see:
- A motivation letter describing your academic extracurricular activities and achievements.
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Deadlines
Please note that there is a hard deadline to submit both your academic application and scholarship application before March 1 if applying for a Fall intake or September 15 if applying for a Spring intake. Academic applications received after this time (but prior to the regular deadlines) will still be reviewed. However, no scholarship will be awarded to those applicants.
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Decisions
While you may receive a (conditional) offer of admission earlier, the Scholarship Committee will review all scholarship applications at once and communicate decisions on March 20 for the Fall intake or October 15 for the Spring intake. Your Scholarship Letter will clearly indicate the terms of the scholarship, the amount awarded and how you will receive this. You need to return a signed copy of the scholarship letter to confirm that you accept the terms of the scholarship.
My life was changed completely with several thousand Euros that my parents didn't have but that I received in scholarships and interest free loans at the right time.
External Funding
Dutch Students and those with a Dutch Residence Permit Type II, III, IV or V
As UCR is part of Utrecht University, Dutch nationals and those with a Dutch resident permit type II, III, IV or V are automatically eligible for a studiefinanciering. You can find more information on the website of Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs.
EU/EEA/Swiss Students
If you are a national of one of the countries which belong to the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan or a contribution towards the payment of your tuition fees or course fees. Find more information here.
In some cases, you might also qualify for studiefinanciering like Dutch nationals. You will need to have a job and make a certain wage to qualify. More information is available here.
Friends of UCR
The Friends of University College Roosevelt is an external foundation brought to life to financially support bright students during their studies at UCR. More information about the Friends can be found here.