University of Groningen 2023 Talent Grants for Master’s in Theology & Religious Studies

The University of Groningen is offering the Talent Grants for one-year Master’s programme in Theology & Religious Studies. To be eligible for this grants, you must have gained admission into the university of Groningen with one of the programmes listed below in the course.

• Table of Content
• About University of Groningen
• University of Groningen Talent Grants
• Aim and Benefits of University of Groningen Talent Grants
• University of Groningen Talent Grants Courses
• Requirements for University of Groningen Talent Grants Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Groningen Talent Grants
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Groningen

The University of Groningen is a research university with a global outlook, deeply rooted in Groningen, City of Talent. Quality has had top priority for four hundred years, and with success: the University is currently in or around the top 100 on several influential ranking lists.

University of Groningen Talent Grants

Aim and Benefits of University of Groningen Talent Grants

The grant is € 5.000,- and is awarded for a 1 year Master’s degree programme in Theology and Religious Studies

University of Groningen Talent Grants Courses

• Theology and Religious Studies

Requirements for University of Groningen Talent Grants Qualification

The Talent Grant is financed by the Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies. The scholarship is aimed at international students from OUTSIDE the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to do their Master’s in Theology and Religious Studies. The EEA consists of the EU countries and Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway.

Students from countries outside the EU/EEA who have been admitted to one of the tracks of the Master’s programme in Theology & Religious Studies:

1. MA Religion and Pluralism: Ancient & Modern;
2. MA Religion, Conflict and Globalization;
3. MA Religion and Cultural Heritage;
4. MA Religion, Health and Wellbeing.

Candidates should:

1. Hold a non-EU/EEA passport and will not be eligible for support under the Dutch system of study grants and loans (" Studiefinanciering ")
2. Have obtained conditional admission to one of the MA tracks in Theology and Religious Studies;
3. H ave excellent academic performance and grades during their bachelor/ undergraduate studies;
4. Not have already obtained a master’s degree from an educational institution in the Netherlands;
5. Have excellent English language proficiency, in accordance with the admission requirements of the program;
6. Be available for the whole period of the programme and be able to take part in the entire programme;
7. Confirm in writing their agreement with the Grant when awarded with the Talent Grant.

Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Groningen Talent Grants

A selection committee will review the applications. Students are selected on the basis of academic merit (i.e. results obtained in study programme, academic paper, overall evaluation of previous education etc.) and of the candidates' motivational statements. Decisions as to eligibility for awarding a scholarship are made in March (for the September intake). Applicants will be informed ultimately on 15 May.

Documents Required for Application

1. Copy of your University of Groningen (conditional) admission letter to the MA Theology and Religious Studies programme from the Admission Board;
2. Recommendation letter by a PhD or Professor from your current/last degree programme;
3. Transcript of Records from your current/last degree programme;
4. Letter of motivation (in Word) of a maximum of 500 words, in which you indicate why you believe you should be considered for this grant;
5. Curriculum Vitae.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

• Please send the form and documents to thrs.prospectives@rug.nl
• To apply for the Talent Grant, you should f ill in the application form

NB: Please note: application forms without a letter of admissions to one of the above mentioned programmes will not be processed.

For more details, visit University of Groningen website