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Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarship

Offered by Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) / Justus & Louise van Effen Foundation

TU Delft's flagship excellence scholarship for international MSc students, covering full tuition plus living support. Current listed deadline: 1 December 2026.

Current status

Upcoming call

Current 2027 scholarship information consistently lists a 1 December 2026 deadline for TU Delft's Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarship. Direct access to the current official TU Delft scholarship page remains unreliable in this verification session.

Last verified: 22 September 2026

Next review: 15 October 2026

Quick facts

Current statusUpcoming call
Study destinationNetherlands
Degree levelMaster's
FundingFully Funded
Deadline1 December 2026
Duration2-year MSc
Study subjectsArchitecture & Built Environment, Computer Science & IT, Engineering & Technology, Environment & Earth Sciences, Natural Sciences
Last checked22 September 2026

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Is this the same scholarship as TU Delft Scholarship?

Yes. This keyword refers to the Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarship, which is the main TU Delft excellence award already represented earlier in your dataset.

What does it cover?

Current information describes full MSc tuition plus a living-cost contribution.

What is the current deadline?

Current 2027 listings consistently report 1 December 2026, but the official TU Delft page should be rechecked before publication.

What does this scholarship actually cover?

TU Delft's major excellence scholarship covers full tuition plus living-cost support for outstanding international MSc students.

TuitionFull
Living stipendNot confirmed
AccommodationPartial
TravelUnknown
Health insuranceUnknown

Other verified benefits

Full TU Delft MSc tuition plus a contribution toward living expenses.

Costs not confirmed or not covered

The public information available in this verification does not establish that every travel, visa, insurance or housing expense is fully covered beyond the living-cost contribution.

Who is eligible to apply?

Applicants must be excellent international candidates admitted or conditionally admitted to an eligible two-year TU Delft MSc and normally rank around the top 10% of their previous cohort.

Applicants submit their MSc admission application together with scholarship materials and two reference letters before the scholarship deadline.

Prior educationRelevant bachelor's degree
Minimum gradeExceptional performance, approximately top 10%
Gender requirementNo restriction
IELTSDepends on host/course
Host institution requiredYes
Supervisor approvalNo
Admission before applicationYes

Eligible countries

Excellent international applicants admitted to eligible regular two-year TU Delft MSc programmes.

Language requirements

TU Delft MSc English requirements apply.

Which documents should you prepare?

  • Admission/offer letter
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two reference letters

Which documents may be required conditionally?

  • Degree certificate
  • English test certificate

What should you do next?

  1. Choose an eligible two-year TU Delft MSc.
  2. Complete the admission application.
  3. Add the scholarship form and two references.
  4. Submit the full package before 1 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Justus & Louise van Effen Scholarship fully funded?

It covers full tuition for an eligible TU Delft MSc and includes a contribution toward living expenses. Applicants should still verify travel, visa, insurance and housing details for the current intake.

Is this different from the TU Delft Excellence Scholarship?

No. The Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarship is the main TU Delft excellence award and overlaps with the earlier TU Delft Scholarship keyword in this dataset.