TU Delft Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)

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Details checked on 30 October 2026. Dates and amounts change every year. Always confirm on the official page.

Who can apply

Excellent international (non-Dutch) applicants conditionally admitted to a 2-year regular TU Delft MSc, roughly in the top 10% of their graduating class and with relevant previous studies. You need one reference letter and an English certificate. Second-year funding needs at least 48 of 60 ECTS in year one.

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About this opportunity

Financed by the bequest of Justus and Louise van Effen, this flagship TU Delft scholarship supports outstanding international MSc students who wish to study technology and engineering in Delft. Two scholarships are typically awarded per TU Delft faculty each year.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. Excellent international (non-Dutch) applicants conditionally admitted to a 2-year regular TU Delft MSc, roughly in the top 10% of their graduating class and with relevant previous studies. You need one reference letter and an English certificate. Second-year funding needs at least 48 of 60 ECTS in year one.
2. Note the deadline. Dec 1 (annual; the deadline for the September 2027 intake is 1 Dec 2026 at 23:59 CET - submit your MSc application and the scholarship form together; results by end of March 2027) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. Prepare your documents. TU Delft MSc admission application; Scholarship Application Form; Two reference letters (uploaded or submitted via osiaan.tudelft.nl); Official Bachelor transcripts (GPA >= 80%); English proficiency certificate (TOEFL iBT 100+ or IELTS 7.0+).
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

How applicants are selected

Faculty selection committees shortlist top candidates in December/January based on GPA, university reputation and motivation; final results announced by late March

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Tips from our advisors

1. Submit your complete MSc application in Studielink and osiaan.tudelft.nl well before 1 December
2. Explain clearly how you discovered the scholarship and your research goals in the Scholarship Application Form
3. Read the eligibility line by line before you write anything. Most rejections are eligibility mismatches, not weak essays.
4. Show a clear link between your past studies, this programme and your career goal. Committees look for a story, not a list.
5. Spend most of your time on the criteria with the highest weight in the selection breakdown above.
6. Start at least 8 to 12 weeks early. Certified transcripts, translations and referee letters usually take longer than expected.
7. Ask your referees at least 4 weeks ahead and give them your CV, your draft SOP and the deadline.
8. Submit at least 48 hours before the deadline. Portals slow down on the last day.

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Who can apply for TU Delft Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships?

Excellent international (non-Dutch) applicants conditionally admitted to a 2-year regular TU Delft MSc, roughly in the top 10% of their graduating class and with relevant previous studies. You need one reference letter and an English certificate. Second-year funding needs at least 48 of 60 ECTS in year one.

What does TU Delft Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships cover?

Full first-year tuition plus a contribution to living costs, for the 2-year MSc (16 scholarships, 2 per faculty); a separate partial scholarship exists for the Microelectronics track

When is the deadline for TU Delft Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships?

Dec 1 (annual; the deadline for the September 2027 intake is 1 Dec 2026 at 23:59 CET - submit your MSc application and the scholarship form together; results by end of March 2027) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with TU Delft Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships?

Host countries: Netherlands.

What documents do I need for TU Delft Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships?

TU Delft MSc admission application; Scholarship Application Form; Two reference letters (uploaded or submitted via osiaan.tudelft.nl); Official Bachelor transcripts (GPA >= 80%); English proficiency certificate (TOEFL iBT 100+ or IELTS 7.0+).

How are applicants selected for TU Delft Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships?

Faculty selection committees shortlist top candidates in December/January based on GPA, university reputation and motivation; final results announced by late March

How much work is the TU Delft Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships application?

High: complete MSc admission application + Scholarship Application Form + 2 reference letters + English test