The TU Delft Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships are fully funded awards for outstanding international students. They cover full tuition fees and a contribution to living expenses for two-year MSc programmes at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands. Only a limited number are awarded each year, two per faculty. Overall, it helps top applicants study engineering and related fields in the Netherlands. Many also look at other Dutch university scholarships.
Overview
- Host country, Netherlands
- Host school, Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)
- Level of study, Master
- Value, full tuition plus living contribution
- Nationality, international students
- Funded by, Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Foundation
Benefits of the TU Delft Excellence Scholarships
First, winners get full tuition fees for the two-year MSc programme based on statutory or institutional rate. Also, a contribution towards living expenses. Plus, it is merit based for the best applicants. In short, the award covers this.
- Full tuition fees for two years
- Contribution for living expenses
- Second year contingent on sufficient progress (at least 48 ECTS)
- Limited number of awards (16 full scholarships)
Eligibility Requirements
Overall, applicants must meet these points.
- Excellent international applicant for a 2-year regular TU Delft MSc programme (not joint education)
- Strong academic results, indicative top 10% of previous programme
- Relevant academic background
- Complete MSc application submitted before deadline
- Include English language certificate if required
Required Documents
- Complete MSc application documents
- Scholarship Application Form
- One reference letter (or two as one PDF)
- English language certificate
- Academic transcripts and certificates
How to Apply
First, complete your MSc programme application. Next, upload the scholarship form, reference letter and English certificate by the deadline. Then, wait for results.
Application Deadline
Deadline is 1 December 2026 at 23:59 CET for September 2027 start. Results by end of March 2027. So, check the official TU Delft page for exact details.






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