NetherlandsRotary Water Scholarship supports graduate students through a partnership between The Rotary Foundation and IHE Delft to increase trained water and sanitation professionals; Rotary Water Scholarship applicants must be academically admitted to IHE Delft’s MSc Programme in Water and Sustainable Development. Scholarships are awarded annually at IHE Delft’s campus in the Netherlands to promote long-term productive relationships between Rotarians and water and sanitation professionals in their communities.
Rotary is an international organisation of business, professional, and community leaders providing humanitarian service and supporting local and international projects through Rotary clubs and The Rotary Foundation. IHE Delft Institute for Water Education awards the scholarships and manages selection with Rotary, and financing of successful candidates is managed through Rotary’s Global Grant process.
Benefits of Rotary Water Scholarship 2027
- Scholarships awarded annually for graduate students at IHE Delft’s campus
- Fully funded support to individuals from around the world
- Financing managed through Rotary’s Global Grant process
- Regular contact with sponsor Rotarians from scholars’ home countries
- Opportunity to interact with Rotarians in the Netherlands
- Access to an extensive Rotary alumni network worldwide
- Opportunity to become involved with a local Rotary Club and the alumni association
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Eligibility Criteria for the Rotary Water Scholarship 2027
- Academic admission to IHE Delft MSc programme in Water and Sustainable Development (68EC)
- Nomination by a local Rotary Club in the candidate’s home community
- Only completed application forms fully supported and submitted by the sponsoring Rotary Club will be considered
How to Apply for Rotary Water Scholarship 2027
- Apply for admission to the IHE Delft MSc programme in Water and Sustainable Development by 1 March 2027 at the latest
- Early in the application process, search for your nearest Rotary club
- Approach the club and request to be nominated for a Rotary scholarship
- Complete the application form together with the sponsoring Rotary Club
- Sponsoring Rotary Club submits the completed application form, the student’s resume and the IHE Delft admission letter by email to rotary.ihescholarship@gmail.com, copied to the District Governor and District Rotary Foundation Chair
- Sponsoring Rotary Club must submit the application to the Rotary/IHE Delft selection committee by 15 March 2027 at the latest
- All candidates will be informed about the outcome before 15 May 2027
- Final approval is pending formal endorsement by The Rotary Foundation on 1 July 2027
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Applications close on Monday, 15 March 2027. We’ll email you 7, 3 and 1 days before.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are the most frequently asked questions about the Rotary Water Scholarship. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, deadlines, and the application process according to the programme information.
What is the purpose of the Rotary Water Scholarship?
The scholarship aims to increase the number of trained water and sanitation professionals to devise, plan, and implement solutions in developing and emerging countries.
Who awards the Rotary Water Scholarship?
The scholarship is awarded through a strategic partnership between The Rotary Foundation and IHE Delft Institute for Water Education.
Who is eligible to be nominated for the scholarship?
Students academically admitted to IHE Delft’s MSc programme in Water and Sustainable Development (68EC) can be nominated by a local Rotary Club.
How do I apply for the Rotary Water Scholarship?
Apply for IHE Delft MSc admission by 1 March 2027, find and approach a local Rotary club for nomination, complete the application form with the club, and have the club submit the form and documents by 15 March 2027 to rotary.ihescholarship@gmail.com copied to the District Governor and District Rotary Foundation Chair.
What is the application deadline?
The deadline for submitting Rotary-scholarship applications is 15 March 2027.
Is the scholarship fully funded?
A testimonial on the programme states that Rotary offers fully funded support to individuals from around the world, and financing of successful candidates is managed through Rotary’s Global Grant process.
When will I be informed about the selection outcome?
All candidates will be informed about the outcome before 15 May 2027.
What final endorsement is required after selection?
Final approval is pending formal endorsement by The Rotary Foundation on 1 July 2027.
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