The Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarship 2027 at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) offers international students the opportunity to pursue a two-year Master’s degree in the Netherlands with full tuition coverage and financial support for living expenses.
The scholarship is highly competitive and is intended for academically outstanding international students applying to eligible TU Delft MSc programmes.
Key Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| University | TU Delft |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Level | Master’s |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Eligible applicants | International students |
| Scholarship | Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarship |
| Funding | Full tuition + living contribution |
| Scholarships | 2 per faculty |
| Deadline | 1 December 2026 |
| Programme starts | September 2027 |
What Does the Scholarship Cover?
The scholarship provides:
- Full tuition fees for the TU Delft MSc programme
- A contribution towards living expenses
- Scholarship support for the duration of the two-year Master’s programme
Is It Fully Funded?
Yes, for tuition and living support.
The scholarship covers full tuition fees and provides a contribution towards living expenses. Applicants should note that the source does not state that travel, visa or every other personal expense is separately covered.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Be international students.
- Apply for a two-year regular TU Delft MSc programme.
- Be conditionally admitted to the programme.
- Have an excellent academic record in a relevant previous degree.
- Be among approximately the top 10% of graduates in their previous programme as an indication of competitiveness.
- Submit a complete MSc application before the scholarship deadline.
Joint Education Programmes are not eligible.
How to Apply
Applicants must complete their TU Delft MSc application before 1 December 2026 at 23:59 CET.
Along with the regular MSc application documents, applicants must submit:
- Scholarship application form
- Two reference letters
The scholarship application materials must be submitted together with the MSc application.
At a Glance
Scholarship: Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarship
University: TU Delft
Country: Netherlands
Level: Master’s
Duration: 2 years
Funding: Full tuition + living contribution
Deadline: 1 December 2026
Start: September 2027
Final Thoughts
The TU Delft Excellence Scholarship is a strong opportunity for academically outstanding international students seeking a Master’s degree in the Netherlands. With full tuition coverage and living support, it provides substantial financial assistance, but competition is expected to be high.
Applicants should complete both their MSc admission application and scholarship materials well before the 1 December 2026 deadline.
Official scholarship information: TU Delft – Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships