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Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarship, TU Delft 2027

Last verified 9 November 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

TU Delft's flagship excellence scholarship: about EUR 30,000 a year covering tuition and living costs for outstanding non-EU/EFTA master's students, including African applicants. Deadline 1 December 2026 for September 2027.

Provider
Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)
Host country
Netherlands
Deadline
1 December 2026
Region
Europe

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Outstanding applicants admitted to a TU Delft MSc programme. African (non-EU/EFTA) students receive the higher award covering tuition and living costs.
Funding
Approximately EUR 30,000 per year for non-EU/EFTA students (tuition plus living costs); about EUR 11,500 per year for EU/EFTA students
Study level
Masters
Deadline
1 December 2026

Key eligibility criteria

  • Outstanding applicants admitted to a TU Delft MSc programme. African (non-EU/EFTA) students receive the higher award covering tuition and living costs.

Recorded funding information

  • Approximately EUR 30,000 per year for non-EU/EFTA students (tuition plus living costs); about EUR 11,500 per year for EU/EFTA students

About the Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarship, TU Delft 2027 (2026)

## About the Justus & Louise van Effen Scholarship The Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarship is TU Delft’s flagship merit award for international master’s students from developing countries. It supports a select group of high-achieving applicants who would otherwise be unable to study at TU Delft. ## Award value - Full tuition fee - €1,250 per month living allowance - One return ticket to the Netherlands - Insurance and visa costs ## Eligibility - Nationality of a country on the official TU Delft eligible list (most African countries qualify) - Top 5% of your bachelor’s graduating class - Admitted to a TU Delft MSc programme starting in September - Cannot already hold a Dutch master’s degree ## How to apply 1. Apply for admission to your TU Delft master’s programme by 1 December. 2. Tick the Justus & Louise van Effen Scholarship box in the application portal. 3. Submit a motivation letter, CV, and proof of top-5% academic ranking. 4. Decisions are announced in April. ## Useful links - Official page: https://www.tudelft.nl/en/education/practical-matters/scholarships/justus-louise-van-effen-excellence-scholarships

Funding information

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  • Approximately EUR 30,000 per year for non-EU/EFTA students (tuition plus living costs); about EUR 11,500 per year for EU/EFTA students

Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarship, TU Delft 2027 eligibility

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  • Outstanding applicants admitted to a TU Delft MSc programme. African (non-EU/EFTA) students receive the higher award covering tuition and living costs.

Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarship, TU Delft 2027 document information

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    How to apply for the Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarship, TU Delft 2027 2026

    Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://www.tudelft.nl/en/education/study-programme-orientation/practical-matters/scholarships/justus-louise-van-effen-excellence-scholarships to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: Outstanding applicants admitted to a TU Delft MSc programme. African (non-EU/EFTA) students receive the higher award covering tuition and living costs.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: 1 December 2026. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarship, TU Delft 2027 deadline & application timeline

    Working backwards from the sponsor's stated deadline (1 December 2026). Earlier dates are approximate planning suggestions, not provider milestones or requirements. No cutoff time or time zone is added.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out
      6 Dec 2025

      Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.

    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out
      4 Jun 2026

      If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.

    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out
      2 Sept 2026

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    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out
      1 Nov 2026

      If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

    5. Provider deadline
      1 December 2026

      Provider deadline information: 1 December 2026. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarship, TU Delft 2027?+

    Outstanding applicants admitted to a TU Delft MSc programme. African (non-EU/EFTA) students receive the higher award covering tuition and living costs.

    What funding does the Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarship, TU Delft 2027 offer?+

    Listed funding: Approximately EUR 30,000 per year for non-EU/EFTA students (tuition plus living costs); about EUR 11,500 per year for EU/EFTA students. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: 1 December 2026. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://www.tudelft.nl/en/education/study-programme-orientation/practical-matters/scholarships/justus-louise-van-effen-excellence-scholarships to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Outstanding applicants admitted to a TU Delft MSc programme. African (non-EU/EFTA) students receive the higher award covering tuition and living costs.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: 1 December 2026. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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