Amount
Fully funded (tuition + living costs): Excellence Scholarship (full) + NFP/OKP (Dutch govt) + SAR fellowship
Country
Netherlands
Level
Master's, Master
Deadline
Deadline not confirmed
How to apply
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- Check that you can apply: who the award is for and which level of study it covers.
- Prepare what the official page asks for. This is often a transcript, a passport or ID, and a CV or personal statement.
- On the official website, find the Apply or Application link and follow the steps there.
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About this scholarship
Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms.
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For that reason, it has established several scholarship programmes specifically designed to offer talented and motivated international students the opportunity to pursue a MSc degree at TU Delft. Do you want to apply for a Scholarship? Submit your complete MSc application with the mandatory scholarship documents (including 2 reference letters and scholarship application form) before the deadline. Your MSc application will then be reviewed and an admission decision given; at that moment you will also be considered for a Scholarship. Not sure about the deadline? For the correct deadline check which deadline comes first ( MSc programme application deadline or Scholarship deadline). The first deadline is leading. Candidates must not wait for an admission decision to submit a scholarship application. Missed the deadline? If you wanted to apply for a scholarship but have missed the first deadline, your scholarship application will not be considered. Missing the first deadline means your scholarship application won’t be reviewed. Promising excellent international stude
Coverage & benefits
- ✓Living costs covered
What it takes to get there
Residence permit for study
- Money you must show: about €1,131 a month. official source
You must show it for 12 months.
This award is listed as fully funded. It does not say how much it pays for living costs. Ask the provider if its letter shows this amount.
A scholarship or sponsor letter can count as proof.
- Visa fee: €254. official source
- Work after you graduate: yes. official source
Visa facts checked on 2026-09-27.
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Who can apply for the Delft University of Technology Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships?
Students pursuing Master's, Master degrees can apply. International students are eligible.
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