Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships 2026 TU Delft

Are you an outstanding international student with a GPA of 80%+ ready to tackle global challenges in engineering, technology, or sciences at one of Europe’s top tech universities? The Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships 2026-2027 are now open! Funded by the legacy of Justus and Louise van Effen, this fully funded program offers €30,000 per year (including tuition and living costs) for 2-year taught Master’s degrees at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft). Ranked #49 globally (QS 2026), TU Delft drives innovation with world-class labs and interdisciplinary focus. Don’t miss your chance to join 25,000+ students in historic Delft and apply by December 1!

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Scholarship Summary

  • Host University: Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)
  • Country: Netherlands
  • Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
  • Eligible Nationalities: All countries
  • Study Level: Master’s (taught)
  • Number of Awards: 2–3 per faculty (up to 6–9 total)
  • Program Duration: 2 years
  • Application Deadline: December 1, 2025

The van Effen Excellence Scholarships 2026-2027 support exceptional non-EU/EFTA students committed to technological solutions for societal issues.

Available Programs

Scholarships support all 2-year taught MSc programs, including:

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Applied Physics
  • Architecture, Urbanism & Building Sciences
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Industrial Design Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Nanotechnology
  • Systems & Control

Full list on the TU Delft MSc Programmes.

Scholarship Benefits

The Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships 2026-2027 provide:

  • Full tuition fees (statutory/institutional rate)
  • Living expenses contribution: €30,000/year (non-EU/EFTA) / €11,500/year (EU/EFTA)
  • Membership in Scholarship Club (workshops, seminars, personal development)

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify:

  • Conditional admission to 2-year TU Delft MSc
  • GPA 80%+ equivalent from non-Dutch university
  • Excellent academic/professional potential

Required Documents

  • MSc application (transcripts, CV)
  • Scholarship Application Form
  • 2 reference letters (professor/employer, official letterhead)
  • English certificate (if required)

Application Timeline

  • Opens: October
  • Deadline: December 1
  • Results: March–April (next year)
  • Start: September

How to Apply for Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships

  1. MSc Application: TU Delft Portal; upload transcripts, CV, English test.
  2. Scholarship Form: Download and complete.
  3. References: 2 letters (official).
  4. Upload All: In portal with MSc app.
  5. Submit: By December 1.
  6. Non-EU: English test mandatory.

Why Choose the Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships?

  • €30,000/year at #49 global university
  • Delft: Historic, student-friendly town near Rotterdam/The Hague
  • Innovation focus: Cutting-edge engineering
  • Diverse cohort: International community
  • EU degree mobility

Additional Opportunities

Tips for a Successful Application

  • GPA 80%+: Certified transcripts
  • References Official: Letterhead/signed
  • Statement Strong: Societal impact
  • December 1: Strict deadline
  • Non-EU: English test early

Conclusion

The Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships 2026-2027 fund Master’s innovation with €30,000/year at TU Delft. Engineer solutions and apply by December 1!

TU Delft Official Website for applications.

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