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Are you a high-achieving student with a passion for technology and innovation? Do you aspire to study at one of the world’s leading technical universities? The Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships at Delft University of Technology offer a golden opportunity for international students to pursue their dreams. This prestigious scholarship program is to attract outstanding candidates from around the globe who wish to contribute to solving societal issues through technological advancements.
Opportunity Details
The scholarships are funded by the legacy of Justus and Louise van Effen, who believed that technology holds the key to addressing global challenges. Mr. van Effen, an alumnus of TU Delft from the 1940s, was deeply committed to supporting education and innovation. The Foundation Justus & Louise van Effen was established to honor his legacy by providing financial assistance to exceptional international students seeking a Master of Science (MSc) at TU Delft.
Several scholarships are awarded to the most promising students across different faculties each year. These scholarships cover full tuition fees and contribute towards living expenses, making it possible for talented students to focus on their studies and research. If you have an excellent academic track record and are eager to make a difference, this scholarship could be your gateway to success.
Full tuition fees per year for a TU Delft MSc programme based on the statutory fee or institutional rate, according to the registered nationality, AND contribution for the living expenses.
You are an excellent international applicant (conditionally) admitted to one of the 2-year regular TU Delft MSc programmes (not a Joint Education Programme).
Students must have achieved excellent academic results in their previous study programme(s), which must be relevant to the Master's programme for which they are applying. As an indication, the student is amongst the top 10% of graduates in his/her previous study programme. Note that proof of ranking is not required – this information is purely to indicate the level of competitiveness.
You have submitted a complete MSc application before the scholarship deadline.
Students who have been granted a scholarship will be informed by TU Delft via email by the end of March 2025.
Receiving the scholarship is conditional on the student fulfilling all admission criteria.
ALL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED MUST BE SUBMITTED AT ONCE WITH THE MSc APPLICATION!
1. Complete your MSc application (check the admission requirements)
2. Upload the Scholarship Application Form
3. Upload two reference letters
o You can upload your reference letters during your MSc application (as one PDF document), according to the indicated requirement.
And/or
o You can request the reference letters from your referee(s). Fill out the information about your referee/s and invite them by using the ‘send invitation button’. The referee(s) will receive an automatic email inviting him/her to upload a reference for you.
o You can combine both procedures. E.g. 1 upload and 1 referee request.
o Reference letters will not be considered if you have already submitted your application.
o Reference letters will not be accepted after the Scholarship deadline.
4. Upload the English language certificate
Please note that Non-EU/EFTA students must include their English test with their application (if required).
PLEASE NOTE
All documents required for the scholarship must be submitted together with the MSc Application. After submission no additional documents can be uploaded.