DeadlineNo central deadline. The Neso network that administered Orange Tulip was phased out and its ministry subsidy ended on 1 January 2024. Any award still using the name is run by the individual university, so confirm it directly by email before applying.
Application feeFree
About this scholarship
Historic scheme. The Neso network that ran it was wound down between 2020 and 2024 and the central programme closed; Pakistan was never an eligible Neso country. Historic scheme; no current central cycle
ProviderNuffic Neso
CountryNetherlands (Europe)
Host university / institutionParticipating Dutch universities and universities of applied sciences
Degree levelsBachelors/Masters
Fields of studyAll fields
Funding typePartial
Application feeFree
DeadlineNo central deadline. The Neso network that administered Orange Tulip was phased out and its ministry subsidy ended on 1 January 2024. Any award still using the name is run by the individual university, so confirm it directly by email before applying.
IntakeSeptember
Applications openVaries
CompetitionHistoric
Programme durationHistoric scheme; no current central cycle
Historically limited to nationals of Neso countries: Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Russia, South Africa, South Korea and Vietnam
Pakistan was never an eligible Neso country, so Pakistani applicants could not use the central scheme
The central programme is closed; check directly with a specific university if an award under this name is advertised
Any live listing should be confirmed in writing with that institution before you rely on it
Benefits and coverage
Historic partial to full tuition awards, set by each participating university
Packages were tailored by the individual institution rather than centrally
Only relevant now if a specific university still runs an award under this name
Not a live central programme for the 2026-2027 or 2027-2028 cycles
Required documents
Proof of admission or application to a participating Dutch programme
Academic transcripts and diplomas
Curriculum vitae (CV)
Motivation letter
Proof of nationality (passport)
English language test results (IELTS/TOEFL)
How to apply for the Orange Tulip Scholarship (OTS)
Review the eligibility criteria above and confirm you meet every requirement.
Prepare all required documents early — transcripts, CV, recommendation letters and motivation letter.
No central deadline. The Neso network that administered Orange Tulip was phased out and its ministry subsidy ended on 1 January 2024. Any award still using the name is run by the individual university, so confirm it directly by email before applying. Submit a complete application before the official deadline.
Always confirm the latest details on the official website before applying.
Amount / coverageHistoric scheme. The Neso network that ran it was wound down between 2020 and 2024…
LevelsBachelors/Masters
Frequently asked questions
Historically limited to nationals of Neso countries: Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Russia, South Africa, South Korea and Vietnam Pakistan was never an eligible Neso country, so Pakistani applicants could not use the central scheme The central programme is closed; check directly with a specific university if an award under this name is advertised Any live listing should be confirmed in writing with that institution before you rely on it
Historic partial to full tuition awards, set by each participating university Packages were tailored by the individual institution rather than centrally Only relevant now if a specific university still runs an award under this name Not a live central programme for the 2026-2027 or 2027-2028 cycles
Proof of admission or application to a participating Dutch programme Academic transcripts and diplomas Curriculum vitae (CV) Motivation letter Proof of nationality (passport) English language test results (IELTS/TOEFL)
No central deadline. The Neso network that administered Orange Tulip was phased out and its ministry subsidy ended on 1 January 2024. Any award still using the name is run by the individual university, so confirm it directly by email before applying.
No — applications for the Orange Tulip Scholarship (OTS) are free.