Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarship in the Netherlands 2026 | Fully Funded

TheJustus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarshipsare among the most prestigious scholarships offered byTU Delft University of Technologyin the Netherlands. They are dedicated tooutstanding international studentswho wish to pursue atwo-year Master’s degree (MSc)in one of the university’s regular MSc programs.

The scholarship is funded by theJustus & Louise van Effen Foundation, established in honor of Justus and Louise van Effen, who believed that technological innovation can play a crucial role in addressing contemporary societal challenges. The foundation aims tofinancially support exceptional international studentsand encourage them to study at TU Delft.

Financial Coverage

The scholarship offers comprehensive financial support, including:

• Full tuition fee waiverfor the chosen MSc program at TU Delft, based on either the statutory or institutional fee rate, depending on the student’s registered nationality.
  
• A financial contribution to cover living expensesthroughout the duration of the study.
  

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

1. Be anoutstanding international studentwho has been (conditionally or fully) admitted to one of TU Delft’s two-year regular MSc programs.
   (Note: The scholarship does not apply to International Joint Education Programmes.)
2. Have achievedexcellent academic resultsin their previous studies, relevant to the MSc program they are applying for.
   As a general guideline, applicants are expected to be among thetop 10% of graduatesfrom their previous degree program.(No official proof of ranking is required; this information only indicates the level of competitiveness.)
3. Have submitted acomplete MSc applicationbefore the scholarship deadline.

Application Deadline

Deadline:1 December 2025 (23:59 CET)

Notification:Selected candidates will be informed via email by TU Delftby the end of March 2026.
Receiving the scholarship isconditional upon meeting all official admission requirements.

Application Procedure

Applicants mustsubmit all required documents at oncealong with their MSc application. No additional documents can be uploaded after submission.

Steps to Apply

1. Completethe MSc applicationfor TU Delft and ensure all admission requirements are met
   
2. Uploadthe Scholarship Application Form.
   
3. Uploadtwo reference lettersin one of the following ways:
   
   • Upload both letters together as a single PDF file during the MSc application.
     
   • Or invite your referees directly through the application system so they can upload their letters via the automatic email invitation.
     
   • You may combine both methods (for example, upload one letter and request another through the system).
      Reference letters will not be accepted after the scholarship deadline or after submission of the application.
4. Upload the English language proficiency certificate(if required) before the scholarship deadline.
   

Important Notes

• All scholarship-related documentsmust be submitted together with the MSc application.
  
• No additional documents can be uploaded after submission.
  
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.