The Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships are now open for international applicants with the aim of stimulating excellent international MSc students and financially supporting them in their wish to study at TU Delft.
The Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarship will provide funding coverage for the full tuition fees of selected candidates to pursue Master’s degree programs at TU Delft, a top education and research institution at the heart of the oldest and largest technical university in the Netherlands.
This post is a detailed insight into the scholarship opportunity, and a step-by-step guide on how interested and qualified candidates can apply.
Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Netherlands
- Study Abroad: Study in Europe
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship
- Deadline: December 1, 2025
Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarship Details:
Justus & Louise Van Effen Excellence Scholarships are financed by the legacy of Justus and Louise van Effen. Mr. van Effen studied at TU Delft in the 1940’s and strongly believed technological developments will contribute to solving societal issues.
The Foundation Justus & Louise van Effen was established with the aim of stimulating excellent international MSc students and financially supporting them in their wish to study at TU Delft.
Interested and qualified candidates should apply for a golden opportunity to study in one of the best universities in Europe.
Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarship Requirements:
To be considered for the Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships, you must:
- have an excellent international applicant (conditionally) admitted to one of the 2-year regular TU Delft MSc programmes (not a Joint Education Programme).
- have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 80 percent or higher of the scale maximum.
- have a bachelor degree from an internationally renowned university outside of The Netherlands.
- have submitted a complete MSc application before the scholarship deadline.
2026 Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarship Duration and Reward
The scholarship include full tuition fees per year for a TU Delft MSc programme based on the statutory fee or institutional rate, according to the registered nationality, AND contribution for the living expenses.
How To Apply for 2026 Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarship (Step-by-Step)
To apply, candidates must be submit the following together with the MSc Application:
- Complete your MSc application (check the admission requirements)
- Upload the Scholarship Application Form
- Upload two reference letters
- You can upload your reference letters during your MSc application (as one PDF document), according to the indicated requirement.
And/or
- You can request the reference letters from your referee(s). Fill out the information about your referee/s and invite them by using the ‘send invitation button’. The referee(s) will receive an automatic email inviting him/her to upload a reference for you.
- You can combine both procedures. E.g. 1 upload and 1 referee request.
- Reference letters will not be considered if you have already submitted your application.
- Reference letters will not be accepted after the Scholarship deadline.
- Upload the English language certificate
- Please note that Non-EU/EFTA students must include their English test with their application (if required).