Wageningen Excellence Scholarship 2027 information explains the scholarship opportunities WUR offers for prospective international MSc students, including programmes such as the Excellence programme, Africa Scholarship Programme (ASP), Anne van den Ban Fund (ABF) and the NL Scholarship. The page describes components, eligibility and application timelines for scholarships linked to the September 2027 MSc intake.
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is the provider of these scholarships and aims to attract talented international students to its international classroom. The scholarships described are for prospective students only and apply to the MSc September start; selection and invitation procedures are coordinated by WU scholarship selection committees.
Wageningen Excellence Scholarship Benefits
- A tuition fee waiver for the duration of the programme (24 months).
- Travel to and from The Netherlands
- Living allowance for the duration of the programme (24 months)
- Tuition fee coverage for the duration of the programme (24 months)
- Visa costs and costs for health insurance
- If selected, you will receive one NL Scholarship of €5,000. The selection committee may award a maximum of three NL Scholarships to one student, resulting in a total award of €5,000, €10,000 or €15,000.
Wageningen Excellence Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
- You hold the nationality of at least one of the eligible countries listed and do not hold the nationality of an EU or EFTA country.
- You have submitted a complete application for an eligible on-campus MSc programme at Wageningen University & Research before 1 December 2026.
- You are unconditionally admitted to the MSc programme.
- You have a high GPA of 80% or higher. A First Class Honours BSc graduation or equivalent is required.
- You are a citizen of an African country. (ASP specific requirement)
- Preference is given to students who have not obtained a master’s degree yet. (ASP preference)
- To be eligible for NL Scholarship you must have a GPA of 80% or higher and have conditional or unconditional admission to an eligible on-campus MSc programme at WUR and not have previously participated in a degree programme in the Netherlands.
How to Apply for Wageningen Excellence Scholarship
- Submit a complete application for an eligible on-campus MSc programme at Wageningen University & Research before 1 December 2026.
- Meet the English language requirements before 1 December 2026 and upload official test results as part of your Master’s application.
- Have completed your Bachelor’s degree before 1 December 2026 and upload your Bachelor’s diploma as part of your complete Master’s application before this deadline.
- Some scholarships are based on invitation; if invited you will be informed by email and may be asked to participate in the final selection procedures (for example ABF and ASP selection procedures).
- Eligible NL Scholarship candidates who are conditionally or unconditionally admitted will automatically be invited to apply; if invited you must submit your scholarship application before 1 May 2027.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are the most frequently asked questions about the Wageningen Scholarship. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, deadlines, selection and how to apply based on the WUR scholarship pages.
What scholarships are available for international master’s students at Wageningen Excellence Scholarship?
Wageningen Excellence Scholarship offers several scholarship programmes for prospective international MSc students, including the Excellence Programme, the Africa Scholarship Programme (ASP), the Anne van den Ban Fund (ABF) and the NL Scholarship. The page provides details on components, eligibility and timelines for these scholarships linked to the September 2027 intake.
Who is eligible for the Excellence Programme?
Wageningen Excellence Scholarship is for international MSc applicants who hold the nationality of at least one eligible country listed, do not hold EU or EFTA nationality, start an eligible on-campus MSc in September 2027 and are unconditionally admitted. Applicants must have a high GPA (80% or higher) or equivalent.
What does the Africa Scholarship Programme (ASP) cover?
The ASP components listed include travel to and from the Netherlands, a living allowance for the duration of the programme (24 months), tuition fee coverage for 24 months and visa and health insurance costs. It is aimed at talented students from African countries starting MSc in September 2027.
How does the Anne van den Ban Fund (ABF) scholarship work?
The ABF allows talented students from developing countries to study at WUR and is combined with the WU Fellowship Programme. Components include travel to and from the Netherlands, living allowance for 24 months, tuition fee coverage for 24 months, and visa and health insurance costs. Selection is by invitation only.
What is the NL Scholarship and how much is it worth?
The NL Scholarship is financed by the Dutch Ministry and Dutch higher education institutions for talented international students from selected countries. If selected you will receive one NL Scholarship of €5,000; the committee may award up to three NL Scholarships to one student (total €5,000, €10,000 or €15,000).
What are the key deadlines for applying to these scholarships?
The MSc application deadline for assessment by the WU Scholarship Selection Committee is before 1 December 2026. NL Scholarship application (if invited) must be submitted before 1 May 2027. Selection and notification dates for scholarship offers are mentioned for Spring 2027 (for example offers on 7 April 2027 and notifications in May 2027).
Can currently enrolled WUR students apply for the Wageningen Excellence Scholarship ?
No. Wageningen Excellence Scholarship programmes offered by Wageningen University (ABF, ASP, Excellence) are for prospective students only. WUR does not offer scholarship programmes for students who are currently enrolled at Wageningen University.
Are these scholarships available for February intake?
Most Wageningen Excellence Scholarship described are for the MSc September start only. The NL Scholarship notes ‘Start MSc programme: September 2027 or February 2028’ and has corresponding payment and application timing for February starters, but other programmes are specified as September intake only.
What academic requirements are needed for selection?
Applicants generally must have a high GPA of 80% or higher, equivalent to First Class Honours BSc graduation. You must be unconditionally admitted to the eligible MSc programme and have completed your Bachelor’s degree before 1 December 2026 with required supporting documents uploaded.
How are scholarship recipients selected and notified?
Selection is coordinated by the WU Scholarship Selection Committee. For some programmes a final stage and lottery may be used (Excellence and ASP). Around March–April 2027 selected applicants are informed by email for final selection stages; offers may be made on specified dates such as 7 April 2027 and notifications in May 2027 depending on the scholarship.
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