Key Details at a Glance
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Host Institution: Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), The Netherlands
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Eligible Students: Excellent international students conditionally or fully admitted into one of the 2-year regular (non-joint) MSc programmes at TU Delft
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Scholarship Value: Covers full tuition + contribution for living expenses — approx €30,000/year for Non-EU/EFTA students; €11,500/year for EU/EFTA students
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Duration: Two years (duration of MSc)
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Deadline for Most 2026 Intakes: 1 December 2025
About the Scholarship
The Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships are prestigious awards designed to attract and support outstanding MSc students from around the world to study at TU Delft, one of Europe’s leading technical universities. The scholarships are financed by the legacy of Justus and Louise van Effen and aim to ease financial barriers, enabling bright international students to join TU Delft’s diverse engineering and science community.
Awardees receive full tuition (institutional or statutory, depending on nationality) plus a living expense allowance. The scholarship also offers access to TU Delft’s Scholarship Club, which organizes workshops, seminars, and professional development activities.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the scholarship, applicants generally must:
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Be an excellent international applicant with conditional or full admission to a regular two-year TU Delft MSc programme (not joint or Erasmus Mundus)
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Have achieved strong academic results in their prior studies (as a guideline, among the top ~10% of the graduating class or GPA ~80 % or equivalent)
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Hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university, especially outside the Netherlands, if international
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Meet TU Delft’s language requirements (English proficiency) as per the MSc programme applied to
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Submit both their MSc application and the scholarship application (including required documents) by the deadline
Why This Scholarship Stands Out
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Full financing & security: You get tuition fully covered + help with living expenses for both years of your master’s, which reduces financial pressure substantially.
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Prestigious and selective: With only about 2 awards per faculty, receiving this scholarship is a strong signal of excellence and can significantly enhance your academic profile.
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Professional development opportunities: Through the Scholarship Club, you gain access to workshops, seminars, and networking that go beyond just financial support.
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Global environment and excellent facilities: TU Delft offers cutting-edge labs, research opportunities, collaboration, and exposure — ideal for STEM-focused international students.
Things to Watch Out For
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The competition is very high — excellence in prior academic work is essential.
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The scholarship is specifically for regular MSc programmes — joint programmes/joint degrees are excluded in most instances.
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You must ensure your scholarship application is complete and meets all deadlines; missing out on any required document or a late submission usually disqualifies you.
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Living in Delft and studying at TU Delft has costs beyond what the stipend covers; plan for additional expenses (visa, insurance, travel, books).
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Official Application Link
Here’s where to get full details and apply:
Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships — TU Delft Official Page
