About the opportunity
Financed by the legacy of Justus and Louise van Effen, this prestigious scholarship program is administered by the Foundation Justus & Louise van Effen. It aims to stimulate and financially support excellent international MSc students who wish to study at TU Delft. Mr. van Effen, an alumnus from the 1940s, strongly believed that technological developments contribute to solving societal issues. The scholarship is highly competitive, targeting top-tier international graduates admitted to regular two-year Master of Science programs at the university.
Funding and benefits
- Full tuition fees per year for a TU Delft MSc programme (based on the statutory fee or institutional rate, according to registered nationality)
- Contribution for living expenses
Who can apply?
- Must be an international applicant (conditionally) admitted to one of the 2-year regular TU Delft MSc programmes (excluding International Joint Education Programmes)
- Must have achieved excellent academic results in previous study programme(s) relevant to the Master's programme (indicatively, amongst the top 10% of graduates)
- Must have submitted a complete MSc application before the scholarship deadline
- Must not be a TU Delft bachelor's student (even if international)
- Must not have obtained a bachelor's degree at a Dutch University
- Must not have already started MSc studies at TU Delft
Required documents
- Complete MSc application documents
- Scholarship Application Form
- Two reference letters (either uploaded as one PDF during the MSc application or requested from referees via the application system)
- English language certificate (if required)
When to apply
- Application deadline: 1 December 2026 (23:59 CET)
How to apply
- Complete your MSc application and check the admission requirements
- Upload the Scholarship Application Form
- Upload two reference letters (as one PDF document during your MSc application) and/or request them from your referees using the 'send invitation button' in the application portal
- Upload your English language certificate before the scholarship deadline
- Ensure all required documents are submitted at once with the MSc application, as no additional documents can be uploaded after submission
Additional information
- A total of 2 scholarships are available per faculty
- Students who have been granted a scholarship will be informed by TU Delft via email by the end of March 2027
- Receiving the scholarship is conditional on the student fulfilling all admission criteria
- Reference letters will not be considered if submitted after the application or after the scholarship deadline
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Top-tier international graduates in the top 10% of their class
- Students admitted to a 2-year regular MSc program at TU Delft
- Applicants who have not previously obtained a degree from a Dutch university
What should you think carefully about?
- The scholarship is highly competitive, with only two awards available per faculty
- You must submit all scholarship documents simultaneously with your MSc application; late submissions are not accepted
- The scholarship is conditional on meeting all admission criteria, so ensure your academic credentials are fully verified
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This scholarship is an excellent goal for an outstanding student aiming to pursue a technical Master's degree at a leading institution. It provides the financial freedom to focus entirely on academic excellence and research during the two-year program.
Our take
High-achieving international students with strong academic records should apply, but they should treat this as a highly selective opportunity and maintain realistic expectations.
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