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University scholarship, Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)

Justus and Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarship

TU Delft's flagship merit scholarship for excellent international students admitted to a two-year regular MSc, with about 16 awards (2 per faculty).
Official page for the Justus and Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarship (opens in a new tab)

What it pays

Full tuition fees for the first year plus a contribution to living expenses; second-year support depends on progress. TU Delft does not publish the living allowance figure on the page, so check the current amount with TU Delft.

Fields: Engineering, Natural sciences, technology, architecture, design

Who can apply

Open to most nationalities

  • International applicant conditionally admitted to a 2-year regular TU Delft MSc programme
  • International Joint Education Programmes are not eligible
  • Excellent results in a relevant previous programme, as a guide among the top 10 percent of graduates
  • Complete MSc application submitted by the scholarship deadline
  • English language certificate unless exempt

Deadline

1 December 2026, 23:59 CET, for the 2027 intake. Late applications are not reviewed. Results are emailed by the end of March 2027.

Deadlines move a little every year and some close early. Confirm the date on the official page before you plan around it.

Documents you will need

  • Complete TU Delft MSc application
  • TU Delft Scholarship Application Form (2027 to 2029 form)
  • One reference letter (combine two into one PDF if you have two)
  • English language test certificate unless exempt

How to apply, step by step

  1. Step 1: Apply for the MSc

    Submit a complete application for a 2-year regular TU Delft MSc before 1 December 2026.

  2. Step 2: Upload the scholarship form

    Download the Scholarship Application Form from the TU Delft scholarships page and upload it in your application.

  3. Step 3: Add reference and language proof

    Upload one reference letter and your English certificate unless you are exempt.

  4. Step 4: Wait for results

    TU Delft emails results by the end of March 2027, conditional on meeting all admission requirements.
Official page for the Justus and Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarship (opens in a new tab)

Conditions if you accept

  • Second-year living allowance requires at least 48 of 60 ECTS completed by the end of year one
  • Cannot be combined with any other partial or full scholarship
  • Must stay enrolled at TU Delft; no financial extension beyond two years
  • Part-time work is discouraged; full terms are in the award letter

Tips for a stronger application

  • With only 2 awards per faculty this is among the most competitive awards in the Netherlands, so build a plan B.
  • Ask your referee early; one strong, specific reference letter from a lecturer who knows your work matters.
  • Electrical Engineering applicants can also be considered for TU Delft's separate partial Microelectronics scholarship, which has the same deadline.
  • Write the scholarship form around concrete achievements such as class rank, projects and publications.

Student visa guides

Winning the award does not include the visa. Plan your application with our guide for the host country.

Common questions

Sources

Checked against these official pages on 16 Oct 2026.

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