About the opportunity
Wageningen University & Research offers several scholarship opportunities to attract talented international students to its international classroom. Programs such as the Excellence Programme, Africa Scholarship Programme (ASP), and the Anne van den Ban Fund (ABF) are intended for prospective international students starting an MSc program in September. These scholarships are awarded based on invitation and academic excellence, supporting high-performing students through tuition fee waivers, living allowances, travel costs, and insurance depending on the specific program.
Funding and benefits
- Excellence Programme: A tuition fee waiver for the duration of the programme (24 months).
- Africa Scholarship Programme (ASP): Travel to and from The Netherlands, living allowance for 24 months, tuition fee coverage for 24 months, visa costs, and health insurance costs.
- The Anne van den Ban Fund (ABF): Travel to and from The Netherlands, living allowance for 24 months, tuition fee coverage for 24 months, visa costs, and health insurance costs.
Who can apply?
- Excellence Programme: Citizens of a country outside the EU and outside EFTA starting an MSc programme in September 2027 with unconditional admission, a high GPA of 80% or higher, and a First Class honours BSc graduation or equivalent.
- Africa Scholarship Programme (ASP): Citizens of an African country starting an MSc programme in September 2027 with unconditional admission, a First Class honours degree, and a GPA of 80% or higher in a bachelor's degree (preference given to students who have not obtained a master's degree yet).
- The Anne van den Ban Fund (ABF): International students from developing countries starting an MSc programme in September 2027 who have unconditional admission.
Required documents
- Complete application for one of the MSc programmes at Wageningen University & Research
- Official English language test results (must be available and uploaded before 1 December 2026)
- Bachelor's diploma (must be completed and uploaded before 1 December 2026)
When to apply
- MSc application deadline: Before 1 December 2026
- Excellence & ASP selection notification for final stage: Around March–April 2027
- Excellence & ASP scholarship offer date: 7 April 2027
- Excellence revised first-year invoice payment deadline: Before 1 July 2027
- ABF selection results communication: During May 2027
How to apply
- Submit a complete application for an MSc programme at Wageningen University & Research before the deadline of 1 December 2026.
- Ensure all supporting documents, including English language test results and bachelor's diploma, are uploaded before 1 December 2026.
- Await an invitation from the WU Scholarship Selection Committee, as these scholarships are awarded based on invitation and are not open for direct applications.
Additional information
- The scholarships offered by Wageningen University (ABF, ASP, Excellence) are for prospective students only and are not available for currently enrolled students.
- The Wageningen University Scholarship programmes are for the MSc September start only.
- For the Excellence scholarship, a lottery is held during the final stage to determine the scholarship recipients, and remaining candidates are placed on a waiting list.
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…
- High-performing international students with a First Class honours degree
- Applicants with a strong academic record and a GPA of 80% or higher
- Prospective students from developing countries or outside the EU/EFTA
What should you think carefully about?
- Scholarships are awarded by invitation only, not direct application
- Strict deadlines for English language tests and diploma uploads
- Limited to MSc programs starting in September
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
These scholarships are designed for high-achieving scholars who require full financial support to pursue advanced research or professional training in the Netherlands. Securing this funding allows you to focus entirely on your academic excellence and research contributions without the burden of tuition or living costs.
Our take
Top-tier academic candidates who meet the rigorous GPA and admission requirements should apply to the MSc program early; those who do not hold a First Class honours degree or equivalent may find these specific scholarship pathways less accessible.
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