The Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarship is one of TU Delft’s scholarship programmes for excellent international MSc students.
It supports talented students who have demonstrated outstanding academic performance and wish to study at one of the Netherlands’ leading technical universities.
The award is associated with eligible two-year regular TU Delft MSc programmes.
Scholarship recipients are expected to meet TU Delft’s academic and programme requirements throughout their studies.
The scholarship is particularly relevant for international students seeking a master’s degree in fields related to technology, engineering, design, science, and other disciplines offered through TU Delft’s eligible MSc programmes.
Degree Level.
The TU Delft Excellence Scholarship is available for:
- Master’s degree (MSc)
- Two-year regular MSc programmes
- Study at Delft University of Technology
- Location: Delft, Netherlands
The scholarship is for eligible regular two-year TU Delft MSc programmes. Joint education programmes are not covered under this scholarship.
Available Subjects.
The scholarship is available for eligible two-year regular MSc programmes at TU Delft, rather than being restricted to one single academic subject.
Potential areas of study at TU Delft include disciplines related to:
- Architecture and the built environment
- Aerospace engineering
- Civil engineering
- Electrical engineering
- Computer science
- Mechanical engineering
- Applied physics
- Chemical engineering
- Industrial design
- Environmental and infrastructure-related studies
- Technology, policy and management
- Mathematics
- Materials and related engineering disciplines
The precise list of eligible programmes can change, so applicants should check the official TU Delft MSc programme list and confirm that their selected programme qualifies for the Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarship.
Benefits.
The Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarship provides significant financial assistance to successful international applicants.
The scholarship benefits include:
- Full tuition fee coverage according to the applicable institutional rate
- Contribution toward living expenses
- Financial support for the duration of the eligible two-year master’s programme, subject to the scholarship’s conditions
- Access to the TU Delft Scholarship Club, which provides opportunities for personal development, workshops and seminars
The scholarship therefore helps reduce the major costs associated with pursuing a master’s degree in the Netherlands.
Applicants should note that the exact financial arrangements and continuation conditions should be checked on the official TU Delft scholarship page for the relevant academic year.
Eligible Nationalities.
- The scholarship is intended for international students applying to eligible TU Delft MSc programmes.
- Applicants from countries outside the Netherlands may be eligible, provided they satisfy TU Delft’s admission requirements and the specific scholarship criteria.
- Students should not assume that admission to a TU Delft master’s programme automatically guarantees scholarship consideration.
- The scholarship is competitive and intended for academically outstanding international applicants.
Eligibility Criteria.
To be considered for the Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarship, applicants generally need to meet the following requirements:
- Be an excellent international student.
- Apply for admission to a two-year regular TU Delft MSc programme.
- Hold a relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification that meets the admission requirements of the selected master’s programme.
- Demonstrate outstanding academic performance in your previous degree.
- Be among the strongest students in your graduating cohort; TU Delft indicates that being within the top 10% of the graduating class is an indicator of academic excellence.
- Submit a complete application for the relevant TU Delft MSc programme by the scholarship deadline.
- Meet the admission and English-language requirements of the selected master’s programme.
- Provide all required scholarship documents by the applicable deadline.
TU Delft notes that proof of being ranked in the top 10% is not necessarily mandatory, but the ranking is used as an indication of academic excellence.
Applicants should carefully distinguish between university admission requirements and scholarship selection criteria. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not necessarily mean that an applicant will receive the scholarship.
Application Procedure.
Applicants should follow TU Delft’s official application process for the master’s programme and scholarship.
Step 1: Select an eligible MSc programme
- First, research the available two-year regular MSc programmes at TU Delft and select a programme that matches your academic background and career goals.
Step 2: Check the admission requirements
- Review the academic qualifications, prerequisite subjects, and English-language requirements for your selected master’s programme.
Step 3: Prepare your documents
- Applicants should prepare the documents required for both the MSc admission application and scholarship consideration.
- These may include academic transcripts, degree certificates, motivation materials, English-language evidence, and other programme-specific documents.
Step 4: Apply for the TU Delft MSc programme.
- Complete the TU Delft master’s application through the university’s official application system.
Step 5: Submit the scholarship application.
- Applicants interested in the Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarship must follow the scholarship-specific instructions provided by TU Delft and submit the required scholarship materials before the deadline.
- For the 2027–2029 intake, the current scholarship listing gives 1 December 2026 as the deadline. The programme is scheduled to begin in September 2027.
Step 6: Wait for the selection process.
- TU Delft evaluates eligible scholarship applicants based on academic excellence and the applicable scholarship criteria.
- Because the scholarship is highly competitive, meeting the eligibility requirements does not guarantee selection.
Step 7: Receive the scholarship decision.
- Successful applicants receive information from TU Delft regarding their scholarship award and further enrolment procedures.
- Applicants should always verify the latest deadline, required documents, and programme-specific conditions directly with TU Delft before submitting their application.
