Wageningen Excellence Programme
A 24-month tuition fee waiver for citizens of 21 listed countries starting an on-campus MSc at Wageningen University & Research in September 2027.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s
Destination
Netherlands
Funding
A tuition fee waiver for 24 months. The page says recipients receive a revised first-year invoice of roughly €16,500 (covering living allowance, insurance and residence permit fee), payable before 1 July 2027.
Eligible applicants
Citizens of Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, Guatemala, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Türkiye, the UK or the US
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Overview
Wageningen Excellence Programme is offered by Wageningen University & Research for Master’s study in Netherlands. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 13, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- Academic requirementGPA of 80% or higher
- University admissionUnconditional admission to an eligible on-campus WUR MSc.
- Complete MSc applicationRequired
- English test resultsRequired
- Bachelor's diplomaRequired
What this scholarship covers
Tuition fee waiver for 24 months
Included
First-year invoice of about €16,500 (as the page describes it)
May be included
A tuition fee waiver for 24 months. The page says recipients receive a revised first-year invoice of roughly €16,500 (covering living allowance, insurance and residence permit fee), payable before 1 July 2027. 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 13, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Citizen of at least one of the 21 listed countries; applicants who also hold EU or EFTA nationality are not eligible.
- International eligibility
- Open only to the listed nationalities.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- GPA of 80% or higher, or First Class Honours or equivalent.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Universities
- Wageningen University & Research
- Countries
- Netherlands
Official eligibility summary
Citizens of one of the 21 listed countries (not also EU or EFTA nationals) with unconditional admission to an eligible on-campus MSc starting in September 2027 and a GPA of 80% or higher or First Class Honours. A complete MSc application is assessed by the WU Scholarship Selection Committee; recipients are drawn by lottery from the selected candidates.
Applicant profile
- Citizens of Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, Guatemala, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Türkiye, the UK or the US
Study route
- Master’s study in Netherlands
Current-cycle criteria
- Citizens of one of the 21 listed countries (not also EU or EFTA nationals) with unconditional admission to an eligible on-campus MSc starting in September 2027 and a GPA of 80% or higher or First Class Honours. A complete MSc application is assessed by the WU Scholarship Selection Committee; recipients are drawn by lottery from the selected candidates.
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
Required documents
The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.
How to apply
- 1
Complete a full MSc application with English test results and your bachelor's diploma before 1 December 2026
- 2
The WU Scholarship Selection Committee assesses applications
- 3
Recipients are drawn by lottery from the selected candidates; offers go out on 7 April 2027
Application timeline
Application cycle
Complete the MSc application before 1 December 2026. Selected applicants are notified around March–April 2027; offers are made on 7 April 2027 and others are waitlisted.
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
Wageningen University & Research
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
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.