Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships supports excellent international applicants admitted to a regular two-year TU Delft MSc programme by providing financial support for tuition and living expenses. The scholarship is aimed at new incoming MSc students (not International Joint Education Programme students) who have achieved excellent academic results and submit a complete MSc application before the scholarship deadline.
The Justus & Louise van Effen Foundation finances the Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships. The foundation was established to stimulate excellent international MSc students and financially support their wish to study at TU Delft, based on the legacy of Justus and Louise van Effen and Mr van Effen’s belief that technological developments help solve societal issues.
Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships Benefits
- Full tuition fees for the entire two-year MSc programme
- Coverage based on either the statutory or institutional tuition rate, depending on nationality
- A significant contribution toward living expenses
- The opportunity to study at one of Europe’s leading universities in engineering and technology
- Access to TU Delft’s internationally recognised research and innovation ecosystem
Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships Eligibility Criteria
- Be an international student applying for a regular TU Delft MSc programme
- Receive conditional or full admission to an eligible Master’s programme
- Demonstrate excellent academic results from previous university studies
- Submit a complete MSc application before the scholarship deadline
Required Application Documents
- A complete TU Delft MSc application
- The official Justus & Louise van Effen Scholarship Application Form
- Two academic reference letters
- A valid English language proficiency certificate (where required)
How to Apply for Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships?
- Complete your MSc application (check the admission requirements).
- Upload the Scholarship Application Form (Scholarship Application Form 2026/2027 PDF link provided).
- Upload two reference letters (you can upload during your MSc application as one PDF or invite referees to upload; reference letters will not be accepted after the scholarship deadline).
- Upload the English language certificate (if required) with your MSc application before the scholarship deadline.
- ALL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED MUST BE SUBMITTED AT ONCE with the MSc Application; after submission no additional documents can be uploaded.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are the most frequently asked questions about the Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, deadlines, notification timelines, and how to submit the required documents.
Who funds the Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships?
The Justus & Louise van Effen Foundation finances the scholarship, established to stimulate excellent international MSc students and financially support their wish to study at TU Delft. The legacy of Justus and Louise van Effen funds these excellence scholarships for incoming MSc students at TU Delft.
How many Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships are available?
According to the TU Delft page, there are 2 scholarships available per faculty. This allocation is stated on the official scholarship information table describing the number of scholarships offered.
What does the Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships cover?
The scholarship covers full tuition fees per year for a TU Delft MSc programme based on the statutory fee or institutional rate according to the recipient’s registered nationality, and it also includes a contribution for living expenses.
Who is eligible to apply for the Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships?
Eligible applicants are excellent international applicants (conditionally) admitted to a two-year regular TU Delft MSc programme (not International Joint Education Programmes). Applicants must not be current TU Delft bachelor’s students, must not have a bachelor’s degree from a Dutch university as an international applicant, and must be new incoming MSc students.
Is proof of being in the top 10% of graduates required?
No formal proof of ranking is required. The TU Delft page states that students must have achieved excellent academic results and indicates the student is among the top 10% of graduates as a competitiveness guideline, but explicit proof is not requested.
What is the application deadline for the Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships?
The scholarship application deadline is 1 December 2026 (23:59 CET). Applicants must submit a complete MSc application including all required scholarship documents before this deadline to be considered.
When will applicants be informed about the scholarship decision?
Students who have been granted a scholarship will be informed by TU Delft via email by the end of March 2027. Receiving the scholarship is conditional on fulfilling all admission criteria.
Can current TU Delft MSc students apply for this scholarship?
No. The scholarship is only for new, incoming MSc students. Applicants who have already started their MSc studies at TU Delft are explicitly not eligible for the Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships.
What documents must be uploaded with the MSc application for scholarship consideration?
All required documents must be submitted together with the MSc application. These include the Scholarship Application Form, two reference letters (uploaded as one PDF or via referee invitation), and the English language certificate if required. Reference letters will not be accepted after the scholarship deadline.
Can reference letters be submitted separately after the MSc application is submitted?
No. Reference letters must be uploaded during the MSc application or submitted by invited referees before the scholarship deadline. The TU Delft page specifies that reference letters will not be considered if submitted after the scholarship deadline and no additional documents can be uploaded after submission.
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