TU Delft Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships 2026 , Netherlands (Fully Funded)
The Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships are prestigious awards offered by Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), Netherlands for outstanding international students who wish to pursue a Master’s degree. Funded by the legacy of Justus and Louise van Effen, the scholarship aims to support talented students who can contribute to technological innovation and sustainable societal development. TU Delft is ranked among the world’s top universities for engineering and technology, making this scholarship highly competitive and globally recognized.
Degree Level
- Master’s Degree (MSc)
- Duration: 2 years
Available Subjects
Scholarships are applicable to all regular 2-year TU Delft MSc programmes, including fields such as:
- Engineering & Technology
- Architecture & Built Environment
- Industrial Design
- Technology, Policy & Management
- Applied Sciences
- Electrical & Mechanical Engineering
- International Joint Education Programmes are not eligible.
Benefits
The Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarship is a fully funded opportunity that includes:
- Full tuition fee coverage for the TU Delft MSc programme
- Contribution toward living expenses
- Access to TU Delft academic community and leadership activities
- Opportunity to study at one of Europe’s top technical universities
Eligible Nationalities
International students from all countries (non-Dutch and Dutch applicants meeting the criteria).
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be an excellent international applicant conditionally admitted to a regular TU Delft MSc programme
- Demonstrate outstanding academic performance (generally top 10% of previous studies)
- Submit a complete MSc application before the scholarship deadline
- Not be a current TU Delft MSc student
- Not have completed a Bachelor’s degree from a Dutch university
- Provide all required scholarship documents together with the MSc application
Not Eligible If:
- You are already enrolled in an MSc at TU Delft
- You completed your Bachelor’s degree at a Dutch university
- You are applying for an international joint programme
Application Procedure
Applicants must submit the following together with the MSc application:
- Completed MSc application form
- Scholarship Application Form
- Two reference letters (uploaded or submitted by referees)
- English language proficiency certificate (if required)
Important: No additional documents can be uploaded after submission, and late references are not accepted.
How to Apply
Follow these steps to apply:
- Apply for admission to a TU Delft MSc programme
- Upload the Justus & Louise van Effen Scholarship Application Form
- Submit two reference letters
- Upload your English language test results (if applicable)
- Ensure all documents are submitted before the scholarship deadline
Selection & Results
- TU Delft reviews applications and selects candidates
- Successful applicants are informed via email
- Final award is conditional upon meeting all admission requirements
Deadline
The scholarship deadline varies each year and is usually set around early December. Applicants should check theTU Delft official website regularly for the updated closing date.
Student Success Stories
Many talented scholars from Turkey, Brazil, India, and other countries have benefited from this program. Recipients have gone on to become researchers, strategists, architects, and innovation leaders, proving the global impact of the Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarship.
Why Study at TU Delft?
- Ranked among the top engineering universities worldwide
- Strong focus on innovation, sustainability & research
- International learning environment
- Excellent career opportunities in Europe
