Grants for students
Studying is more than acquiring relevant knowledge. Young people lay a foundation for the rest of their lives during their studies. Thanks to donations from Friends and donors, approximately 80,000 euros is available annually to subsidize activities for and by Utrecht students. Several of our Named Funds also offer grant opportunities for UU students.
Do you want to apply for funding?
Both study, sports and student associations and individual students can apply for a subsidy for extracurricular activities. Examples are study trips, symposia, cultural and sports activities and social initiatives. In some cases UU students can also request funding for study or internship related activities.
→ Student organisation activiy or initiative?
Apply for a grant from the Student Committee (STUF)
→ Applying as an individual UU student?
Please read on for more information on how to apply and the conditions of the various grant opportunities offered by the Utrecht University Fund.
Condition: be a Student Friend
One of the conditions for applying for a subsidy is that you are a Student Friend of the Utrecht University Fund yourself. Fortunately, it only costs ten euros a year and you also get a nice Utrecht University hoodie as a welcome gift! Be quick, because the hoodies for new Friends are limited!
Grants for extracurricular activities
Maybe you're allowed to attend a conference to present your thesis? That's one example of an application for funding to the Student Committee of the Utrecht University Fund (STUF). We handle grant applications for activities of individual students, for which you do not receive any credits. Every year, a new group of students form STUF together . You can apply to us throughout the academic year up to six weeks before your activity. Do you need advice or do you have any questions for us? There is a consultation hour every Friday afternoon from 11:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Drop by in room 0.36 in the Administration Building at 8 Heidelberglaan, call us on (+31)30 - 2539628 or send an email to stuf@uu.nl to reach us.
Apply for student support
Students of Utrecht University can apply for grants from different Named Funds in the funding request portal.
In short
- Check the deadlines and which fund suits your application;
- Make sure you meet the criteria for applying to your fund;
- Submit your application during the period your fund is open via the funding request portal.
There are two types of funding programs that are available for students: student support and other funding requests. Keep in mind: named funds can have different criteria for the funding request, read the page of the fund of your choice carefully and make sure your request meets the criteria.
Funding Program: Student support
These are requests that are meant for study grants to cover living or other expenses in Utrecht, or to help fund an international exchange or internship.
Funding Program: Other funding requests
Do you have nice initiative that contributes to student life at Utrecht University or the academic community? You can also request funding for this.
Ever thought about crowdfunding?
Utrecht University and the Utrecht University have an online platform where you can raise money for your project yourself. Would you like advice or tips about crowdfunding? The student committee of the Utrecht University Fund is happy to help you.