University of Twente Scholarship (UTS) & Kipaji Scholarship

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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

Non-EU/EEA students provisionally admitted to a qualifying UT Master programme (excluding ITC programmes); top 5-10% of graduating class; IELTS 6.5 (6.0 speaking) or TOEFL iBT 90; Kipaji top-up open to citizens of DAC/developing nations (including Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Kenya, Nigeria, etc.).

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About this opportunity

The University of Twente Scholarship (UTS) is a merit award for outstanding non-EU/EEA Master students. Recipients from developing economies with rising scientific potential can combine UTS with the Kipaji Scholarship (up to EUR 12,000 extra) to cover full study and living costs.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. Non-EU/EEA students provisionally admitted to a qualifying UT Master programme (excluding ITC programmes); top 5-10% of graduating class; IELTS 6.5 (6.0 speaking) or TOEFL iBT 90; Kipaji top-up open to citizens of DAC/developing nations (including Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Kenya, Nigeria, etc.).
2. Note the deadline. Oct – Apr (annual; the 2027 round opened on 15 Oct 2026 and closes on 1 Apr 2027) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. Prepare your documents. Provisional admission letter from University of Twente (student number required); Bachelor transcripts showing top 5-10% standing; IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 90 certificate; UTS motivation letter (include a paragraph on entrepreneurship/scientific impact in your home country to be considered for Kipaji).
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

How applicants are selected

Evaluated by UT faculty scholarship panels on class rank, academic background and motivation; results announced within weeks of the deadline

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Tips from our advisors

1. Apply for UT Master admission at least 4 to 6 weeks before 1 April because you cannot open the UTS form without a provisional admission offer
2. Mention in your UTS motivation letter that you also wish to apply for the Kipaji Scholarship
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. Ask your referees at least 4 weeks ahead and give them your CV, your draft SOP and the deadline.
7. Submit at least 48 hours before the deadline. Portals slow down on the last day.
8. Have your SOP and CV reviewed by someone who has seen successful applications before you submit.

Quick answers

Who can apply for University of Twente Scholarship (UTS) & Kipaji Scholarship?

Non-EU/EEA students provisionally admitted to a qualifying UT Master programme (excluding ITC programmes); top 5-10% of graduating class; IELTS 6.5 (6.0 speaking) or TOEFL iBT 90; Kipaji top-up open to citizens of DAC/developing nations (including Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Kenya, Nigeria, etc.).

What does University of Twente Scholarship (UTS) & Kipaji Scholarship cover?

EUR 3,000 to EUR 22,000 for one year; two-year programmes can receive a second year of the same amount; developing-country winners can get an extra Kipaji top-up

When is the deadline for University of Twente Scholarship (UTS) & Kipaji Scholarship?

Oct – Apr (annual; the 2027 round opened on 15 Oct 2026 and closes on 1 Apr 2027) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with University of Twente Scholarship (UTS) & Kipaji Scholarship?

Host countries: Netherlands.

What documents do I need for University of Twente Scholarship (UTS) & Kipaji Scholarship?

Provisional admission letter from University of Twente (student number required); Bachelor transcripts showing top 5-10% standing; IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 90 certificate; UTS motivation letter (include a paragraph on entrepreneurship/scientific impact in your home country to be considered for Kipaji).

How are applicants selected for University of Twente Scholarship (UTS) & Kipaji Scholarship?

Evaluated by UT faculty scholarship panels on class rank, academic background and motivation; results announced within weeks of the deadline

How much work is the University of Twente Scholarship (UTS) & Kipaji Scholarship application?

Medium: first obtain provisional UT MSc admission (student number) + submit separate UTS online form