If you plan to study in the Netherlands with financial support, the Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships are one of the best opportunities for international students. This scholarship provides fully funded programs at Dutch universities across a wide range of fields. In this article, we will explain everything you need to know about the Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships, including their benefits, eligibility criteria, required documents, and a detailed step-by-step application process to help you apply successfully.
The Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships 2026-2027 are fully funded scholarships for international students. These scholarships are available for master’s studies at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands. Each recipient will receive €30,000 per year.
A number of scholarships for outstanding international candidates are available at TU Delft. The Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships are funded by the legacy of Justus and Louise van Effen. Mr. van Effen studied at TU Delft in the 1940s and strongly believed that technological innovations could help solve social challenges. The Justus & Louise van Effen Foundation was established to encourage and support exceptional international MSc students in their pursuit of education at TU Delft.
Scholarship Summary
- Level of Study: Masters
- Institution(s): Delft University of Technology
- Study Destination: Netherlands
- Opportunity Focus Areas: Click here to find all the available programs.
- Program Period: Two years
- Number of Scholarships: 2 per faculty
- Deadline: December 1, 2025 (Annually)
Scholarship Coverage
The Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarship provides the recipient with the following benefits:
- Around €30,000 per year for Non-EU/EFTA students
- Around €11,500 per year for EU/EFTA students
This includes:
- Full tuition fees per year for a TU Delft MSc program are based on the statutory fee or institutional rate, according to the registered nationality, and a contribution for living expenses.
- Membership in the Scholarship Club gives access to personal development, workshops, seminars, etc.
Eligibility Criteria for Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships
To be eligible for Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:
- Required Language: English
- Eligible Countries: All countries in the world
- Excellent international applicants (conditionally) admitted to one of the 2-year regular TU Delft’s MSc programs.
- Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 80% or higher on the maximum scale, earned from a bachelor’s degree from an internationally renowned university outside the Netherlands.
How to Apply for Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships?
Please follow the application instructions below to apply for the Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarship:
(1) Complete your MSc application (check the admission requirements).
(2) In addition to all the regular documents for an MSc program application:
- Upload the Scholarship Application Form
- Upload two reference letters (in one PDF document); according to the required documents, two reference letters in either English, French, German, or Dutch are needed. These letters must be:
- from either a previous professor or an assistant professor. If you have work experience, one of these letters may be from your employer.
- written on the official letterhead and has the official stamp of the university or company.
- Sign it from the referee and include your complete name. Is your referee hesitant to provide you with the letter? Then he/she can email a scanned PDF of the letter to contactcentre-esa@tudelft.nl. His/her e-mail must include your complete name and TU Delft student number. You will be given this number upon registering in Studielink. If you choose this option, you must upload a statement under “reference letter” in osiaan.tudelft.nl informing us of this decision. This statement should include the name and e-mail address of your referee. Please note that non-EU/EFTA students must include their English test with their application (if required). EU/EFTA students can submit this document at a later stage according to the admission instructions.
- Upload the English language certificate: Please note that non-EU/EFTA students must include their English test with their application (if required). EU/EFTA students can submit this document at a later stage according to the admission instructions.
Website
To apply and learn more about the Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarship, please visit the official website: