Additional financial opportunities within Erasmus+
Within the Erasmus programme, new funding schemes have been added. All additional funding can be applied for directly at AHK’s Erasmus programme manager Kam Wai Kui (kamwai.kui@ahk.nl).
Erasmus top-up grant
For many students, to have a study abroad experience or to undertake an internship abroad can be considered feasible. But not for all students. The AHK wants to provide extra stimuli for the latter group students to gain experience through study or internship abroad with Erasmus. International students are also eligible to apply for this grant!
Social inclusion is considered as one of the top priorities within the new Erasmus programme; this includes means to make a study exchange or internship abroad more accessible to students. The Dutch National Agency has identified two groups of students who are eligible to apply for extra funding: students who have health challenges (mental and physical) and/or financial challenges. Read and download the required documents how to apply for a Erasmus top-up grant HERE.
A top-up grant is a monthly € 250 on top of the Erasmus grant for these two groups of students within the Erasmus social inclusion scheme.
Green Erasmus
Would you like to contribute to a greener way of travelling? The AHK encourages its students to travel by train or other low CO2-emission methods for distances under 600 km (with a maximum travel time of 8 hours). Since train travel (or other low CO2-emission methods) within the EU can be more expensive than a (budget) flight ticket, Erasmus+ offers an additional allowance on your travel grant if you choose to travel sustainably. The extra allowance depends on the distance to your destination (see overview).
Would you like to travel sustainably and apply for Erasmus Green? You can indicate your preference for Erasmus Green on your Erasmus+ Grant Agreement when submitting your grant application. Simply check the “Erasmus Green” option on the form and send your digital train tickets (both outbound and return) to the following email address: erasmus-admin@ahk.nl.
If you decide to opt for Green Erasmus after submitting your application, please send an email to erasmus-admin@ahk.nl requesting Green Erasmus and, once confirmed, send your digital train tickets (outbound and return).
New from the 2024/2025 call: Interrail, in collaboration with Erasmus+, is offering a discounted Interrail Pass within a 6-month travel period. See this Interrail page for more information.
Tip: You can use the Erasmus+ Interrail Pass as proof for the Erasmus Green grant.
Please note: The Erasmus Green grant is only awarded if your outward journey takes place on or before the start date of your study exchange or internship; the return date cannot be before the end date of your study exchange or internship.
Intensive language course
AHK students can apply for funding to a maximum of € 350 if they want to take an intensive language course in another European language prior to their study exchange or internship. This can add to your preparation and can provide more confidence during your exchange period. Besides that, the locals will appreciate your efforts to learn their language!
For those who want to do a study exchange at a university: please check with the guest university if they provide intensive language courses. These courses are often offered at the language level that you need during the study exchange period. Once you have decided which language course to take, please contact AHK Erasmus programme manager to apply for funding (kamwai.kui@ahk.nl).
Additional support for students with disabilities within Inclusion Support
Do you have a disability that requires you to incur additional costs in order to do a study period or internship abroad? The Erasmus program offers the possibility to cover these additional costs. Think of adapted housing, or you need a companion when traveling etc. Contact Kam Wai Kui, Erasmus manager of the AHK. He will support you in putting together your application file for Erasmus+.
Download the information for the Special Needs-scheme (in Dutch)