UCU Rosemary Orr Scholarship - Campus Fee Waiver
The UCU Rosemary Orr Scholarship grants 6 Campus Fee Waivers each year to newly admitted UCU students. A Campus Fee Waiver means that for 3 years of study at UCU, you will not be charged for living on campus. The waiver applies to shared (double) rooms only. It does not cover tuition fees, securing your place at UCU (non-refundable deposit), visa costs (if applicable), UCSA membership, or any personal living expenses.
Who can apply?
Both Dutch and international applicants are eligible to apply. The scholarship is intended for students with a demonstrable financial need. It is not based on academic merit. You are able to submit a UCU Rosemary Orr Scholarship application from 1 October
Each year we have many more applicants than waivers. We assess applications on the basis of demonstrated financial need. We aim to support those applicants who would benefit most from receiving this waiver. Submit both your application for admission and your scholarship application by 1 December.
Budget
The UCU Rosemary Orr Scholarship consists of a full campus fee-waiver only, please note that all other costs (tuition fees, costs of living, personal expenses) are to be covered via other means, such as personal funds or another scholarship.
Please find below a breakdown of average costs involved. In your application you will be asked to provide information on your financial planning for UCU. Note that most of these amounts are estimates, the actual costs will depend on your own needs and spending habits:
Expense breakdown
| Tuituion Fees (2026-27) | EEA Students (including Switzerland and Suriname): €5.591 |
|---|---|
| Mandatory Insurance (health, personal liability)** | €40- €110 per month |
| Books/study materials | €65-85 per month |
| Personal expenses (food, clothes, personal items, public transport etc.) | €350-450 per month |
| Miscellaneous (bicycle, phone bill, laptop, financial setback etc.) | € 500 |
*Please note that non-EEA tuition fees will increase in 2027-28. Please click here for more information. According to IND requirements students who need a visa must pay the tuition fees for their first year in full before applying for a visa. From the second year onwards, these students may pay their tuition fees in installments.
**For more information click here
How to apply for a scholarship
After starting your application for admission by registering in Studielink, you will be referred back to our application portal. The option to apply for financial aid is a section within the application form located on the portal.
Selection process
Scholarship applications are reviewed by the UCU Scholarship Advisory Committee. This assessment is separate and independent from the admissions process and takes place after applicants have been offered a place at UCU. In assessing applications, and as part of UCU's holistic approach, the committee considers applicants who submit a complete and thoughtfully prepared application and would most benefit from the financial support offered. The Scholarship Advisory Committee makes the final decision on all scholarship awards.
UCU Rosemary Orr Scholarship decision
Applicants will receive the scholarship decision in a separate letter from the Admissions Office. This decision is sent independently of the admission decision. The scholarships will be awarded as full campus fee waivers only.
After receiving a scholarship
The waiver only applies to on-campus housing. In case a student chooses to live off-campus in their third year, the waiver will no longer apply.
Questions?
If you have any questions about the UCU Rosemary Orr Scholarship - Campus Fee Waiver or the application process, please contact us via: ucu.scholarship@uu.nl.