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Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships

Full first-year tuition plus a contribution to living costs for international students admitted to a regular two-year MSc at TU Delft (Netherlands); about the top 10% of graduates.

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At a glance

Study level

Master’s

Destination

Netherlands

Funding

Full tuition fees for the first year (at the rate for the registered nationality) plus a contribution to living expenses. Second year requires at least 48 of 60 ECTS completed in year one. No other partial or full scholarship may be held alongside it.

Eligible applicants

International applicants conditionally admitted to a 2-year TU Delft MSc (not joint programmes); top 10% of previous programme; deadline 1 December 2026

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Overview

Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships is offered by TU Delft for Master’s study in Netherlands. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 12, 2026.

Application checklist

What you’ll need

The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.

  1. University admissionA complete MSc application must be submitted before the scholarship deadline.
  2. Scholarship Application FormRequired
  3. One reference letterRequired
  4. Complete MSc applicationRequired

What this scholarship covers

Full tuition fees

Included

Contribution to living expenses

Included

Full tuition fees for the first year (at the rate for the registered nationality) plus a contribution to living expenses. Second year requires at least 48 of 60 ECTS completed in year one. No other partial or full scholarship may be held alongside it. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.

Are you eligible?

Eligibility review

Checked against the official criteria on October 12, 2026

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International students

Conditional

Domestic students

See official criteria

Scholarship scope

Organization scholarship

Last eligibility check

October 12, 2026

Who can apply

Citizenship
Applicant group: International.
International eligibility
Open to international applicants.

Academic requirements

Academic recordCompetitive
Results among the top 10% of graduates of the previous programme; proof of ranking is not required.
Minimum grades / GPANot published
No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.

Study restrictions and coverage

Countries
Netherlands

Official eligibility summary

International applicants who are conditionally admitted to a regular two-year TU Delft MSc programme (not an International Joint Education Programme), with relevant previous study and results in roughly the top 10% of graduates of their previous programme.

Applicant profile

  • International applicants conditionally admitted to a 2-year TU Delft MSc (not joint programmes); top 10% of previous programme; deadline 1 December 2026

Study route

  • Master’s study in Netherlands

Current-cycle criteria

  • International applicants who are conditionally admitted to a regular two-year TU Delft MSc programme (not an International Joint Education Programme), with relevant previous study and results in roughly the top 10% of graduates of their previous programme.

What to confirm for this cycle

Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.

  • Current eligibility rules
  • Current funding and benefits
  • Current deadline and application route
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Required documents

  • English language certificate (unless exempt)

How to apply

  1. 1

    Complete your MSc application and check the admission requirements

  2. 2

    Upload the Scholarship Application Form

  3. 3

    Upload one reference letter (combine two into one PDF)

  4. 4

    Upload your English language certificate unless exempt

Application timeline

  1. Application cycle

    2027/28 intake: scholarship deadline 1 December 2026 (23:59 CET). Decisions are emailed by the end of March 2027.

    The listed deadline is December 1, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.

Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.

Official source

TU Delft

Official scholarship source

Last checked October 12, 2026

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Your next steps

  1. 01Read the official programme guidance.
  2. 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
  3. 03Check the current application cycle.
  4. 04Apply through the official provider.
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Frequently asked questions

When is the next deadline?

The listed deadline is December 1, 2026. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.

Why do some details vary?

Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.