Full funding · Study in the Netherlands
Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships
Full tuition plus a contribution to living expenses for the two-year MSc — a package worth roughly €75,000 for non-EU students
- Funder
- Delft University of Technology
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Coverage
- Full
About this scholarship
TU Delft, the Netherlands' largest and highest-ranked technical university, fully funds a select group of excellent international MSc students each year through the Van Effen Excellence Scholarships.
The award covers both tuition and living costs across the full two-year degree, and recipients join an excellence programme with dedicated events and mentoring.
🗓️ Deadline
Typically closes 1 December for programmes starting the following September
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- Non-EU/EEA applicant to a TU Delft MSc programme
- A bachelor's degree with a cumulative GPA of typically at least 80% of the scale maximum
- A complete admission application submitted by the scholarship deadline
- Strong motivation and recommendation letters
- The scholarship cannot typically be held alongside other major awards
How to apply
- Submit a complete TU Delft MSc application by early December
- Indicate in the application that you wish to be considered for the scholarship
- No separate form for the main round — the admission file is assessed directly
- Faculties nominate their strongest admitted candidates
- Outcomes are communicated in spring before the September start
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Europe's largest choice of English-taught degrees and a one-year orientation visa to find work. Post-study work: 12 months (orientation year).
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Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships: your questions, answered
What does the Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships cover?
Full tuition plus a contribution to living expenses for the two-year MSc — a package worth roughly €75,000 for non-EU students. TU Delft, the Netherlands' largest and highest-ranked technical university, fully funds a select group of excellent international MSc students each year through the Van Effen Excellence Scholarships.
Who is eligible for the Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships?
Core requirements are: Non-EU/EEA applicant to a TU Delft MSc programme; A bachelor's degree with a cumulative GPA of typically at least 80% of the scale maximum; A complete admission application submitted by the scholarship deadline; Strong motivation and recommendation letters; The scholarship cannot typically be held alongside other major awards. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships deadline?
Typically closes 1 December for programmes starting the following September. Because award cycles shift year to year, always check the official programme website for the current date.
Is the university placement service really free?
Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the university’s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated free placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.