Erasmus University, Rotterdam School of Management - RSM non-EEA Scholarship of Excellence (IBA) 2026/2027

RSM’s primary focus is on developing business leaders with international careers who carry their innovative mindset into a sustainable future thanks to a first-class range of study programmes.

Application procedure

First step is to register for the Bachelor International Business Administration programme in Studielink. Once you have registered yourself, you will receive a link to our Online Application Form (OLAF). 

It is not possible to choose for a specific scholarship in OLAF. RSM will choose recipients for specific scholarships. RSM will take your scholarship application into consideration as long as you meet the minimum requirements and meet the deadline(s).

Required documents:

• A scholarship application letter in OLAF of maximum 1 A4 size page, including the following information: an explanation why you would need a scholarship, comprising a description of your current financial situation; an explanation why you would deserve a scholarship, comprising a description of academic excellence and if applicable other merits;
• A budget plan using this template, explaining how you are going to finance year 1, 2 and 3 of the IBA programme
• If applicable: certified copies of other scholarships granted

Deadline

Applicants can apply from 1 October 2025 until 31 January 2026.

What next?

The RSM Scholarship Committee will determine award recipient(s) on 15 April 2026.

Practical information

Should you have any questions, the RSM Scholarship Committee can be contacted at scholarships@rsm.nl

About RSM

For over 45 years, Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University has firmly established its reputation as one of Europe’s leading business schools.

Long before ‘global’ became an important descriptor for business education, RSM’s students, faculty and staff were already reflecting the diversity of the globalising world and developing the school into a force for positive change.

Just like our host country, one of the world's most renowned and open minded international trading nations, RSM has continued to expand and internationalise, cementing its status as one of Europe’s most international and innovative business schools.

RSM offers a distinctive intellectual culture; one that is critical, creative, caring and collaborative, and committed to the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. We believe that leadership can be taught through a combination of intellectual and practical challenge. 

We believe that the difficulties encountered working in diverse teams fosters creative new approaches in business. We enjoy a reciprocal, supportive relationship with multinational companies. And we encourage a flexible, broad and sometimes iconoclastic mindset in matters of business practice and research.

This distinct approach has helped RSM to establish a portfolio of top-ranked programmes, as well as one of the world’s largest and most prolific management faculties. 

Studying at RSM

Student life at RSM is lively, cosmopolitan and multicultural, which is why students from all over the world consider it to be a great place to study. They enjoy the full range of activities associated with RSM and the university, from concerts and sports events to full-scale professional conferences attended by captains of international industry. For more information 

• Campus facilities - RSM is located on the main Erasmus University campus near the centre of Rotterdam. You can use campus facilities such as the library, sports centre and food courts for your academic and social activities.
• Student activities - There are many activities that you can engage in to enrich your time alongside your studies. The most common ones among RSM students include those organised by study association STAR.
• Rotterdam as a place to study - Most well-known for being the largest port in Europe, there are many reasons why Rotterdam is appealing to business students, from vibrant and cultural events to internship opportunities.