Funds for students
There are several funds that provide financial aid to UM students. You may be eligible for additional funding if you fall behind on your studies, if you are a top-level athlete, or if you are going to study abroad. There are also funds for student initiatives that tie in with the vision of UM.
Need help with financial problems?
Financial support students Maastricht
Financial support
If you fall behind on your studies due to illness, pregnancy, personal circumstances, a position on the board of a student organisation or top-level athletics you may be eligible for financial support from the UM 'Profileringsfonds' for students.
UM Promotion Fund
Promotion Fund subsidy for student activities
Student organisations that organise an activity that fits within the vision and strategy of UM can be eligible for a Promotion Fund subsidy for student activities.
Standard budget subsidies for student organisations
Student organisations with 50 or more members, of which at least 35 are studying at UM, can be eligible for a structural annual subsidy. This is called the standard budget subsidy.
Study grants and private funds
Grants for studying abroad
Studying, doing an internship or doing research abroad? Then check if there is a grant or fund to help you finance this.
Private funds
If you need extra financial support for your studies because you can no longer afford to pay for your study yourself or if you are going abroad, you can also call on private funds. Make sure you are well-informed, orientate yourself and check whether you meet the conditions set by the private funds. For most private funds you need a letter of support from the student dean. In this case please contact the student dean by email: studentdecanen@maastrichtuniversity.nl
Find information about private funds via Nuffic’s Beursopener (only in Dutch)
University Fund Limburg/SWOL
Students that organise a new or extraordinary activity for students that is of value to the university community can apply for a University Fund Limburg subsidy.
On the University Fund Limburg website you can find more information and application terms
UM Emergency Fund
Circumstances may arise, suddenly and unexpectedly, that cause acute financial distress and jeopardise the continuation of your studies. If the available funds listed on this page and the schemes within and outside the UM do not provide a solution, UM may be able to help with a one-off payment from the Emergency Fund. Applications for this Emergency Fund can be discussed with the faculty study adviser.