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Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships

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

TU Delft’s flagship excellence scholarship for outstanding international MSc applicants, covering full tuition plus a living-cost contribution.

Current status

Upcoming call

Current 2027 scholarship information consistently lists a 1 December 2026 deadline. TU Delft’s official scholarship page was not directly retrievable during this verification, so opening status should be rechecked before marking open.

Last verified: 21 September 2026

Next review: 20 October 2026

Quick facts

Current statusUpcoming call
Study destinationNetherlands
Degree levelMaster's
FundingFully Funded
Deadline1 December 2026
Duration2-year regular MSc programme
Study subjectsArchitecture & Built Environment, Computer Science & IT, Engineering & Technology, Environment & Earth Sciences, Natural Sciences
Pakistan eligibleYes
Last checked21 September 2026

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Which TU Delft scholarship does this keyword refer to?

The Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarship.

What does it cover?

Full MSc tuition plus a contribution toward living expenses.

What is the deadline?

Current 2027 listings consistently show 1 December 2026.

Who is competitive?

Applicants with excellent prior results and eligible TU Delft MSc admission.

What does this scholarship actually cover?

The Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarship covers full TU Delft MSc tuition and contributes toward living expenses.

TuitionFull
Living stipendNot confirmed
AccommodationPartial
TravelUnknown
Health insuranceUnknown

Other verified benefits

Full tuition fees plus a contribution toward living expenses.

Costs not confirmed or not covered

Current public summaries do not establish that every travel, visa, insurance or accommodation cost is fully covered beyond the living contribution.

Who is eligible to apply?

Excellent international candidates admitted or conditionally admitted to an eligible two-year regular TU Delft MSc programme.

Complete MSc application, scholarship form and two reference letters are expected before the scholarship deadline. Joint Education Programmes are excluded.

Prior educationBachelor's degree relevant to the selected TU Delft MSc
Minimum gradeExceptional performance; roughly top-10%-graduate competitiveness is indicated
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

Must meet TU Delft MSc English requirements.

Which documents should you prepare?

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

Which documents may be required conditionally?

  • English test certificate
  • Degree certificate

What should you do next?

  1. Choose an eligible TU Delft MSc.
  2. Complete admission.
  3. Upload scholarship form and two reference letters.
  4. Submit the complete MSc package before 1 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is the TU Delft scholarship fully funded?

It covers full tuition and includes a living-expense contribution. Applicants should verify other personal costs in the official terms.

Can Pakistani students apply?

Yes. Pakistani candidates can compete as international applicants if they secure eligible TU Delft MSc admission and meet the academic standard.