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Justus & Louise van Effen Scholarships

Q: What exactly does the Justus & Louise van Effen Scholarship cover?

This is a full scholarship that covers the entire tuition fee for your two-year TU Delft MSc programme and also provides a significant contribution towards your living expenses. For non-EU/EFTA students, this typically amounts to approximately €30,000 per year, covering both tuition and living costs.

Q: What are the key eligibility requirements for Indian students to apply?

To be eligible, Indian applicants must be excellent international students who have been (conditionally) admitted to a regular 2-year TU Delft MSc programme. You must have achieved outstanding academic results in your previous studies, generally a cumulative GPA of 80% or higher, or be ranked among the top 10% of your graduating class. You should also not be a current TU Delft Bachelor's student or an international student who obtained a Bachelor's degree from a Dutch university.

Q: What is the application process and when is the deadline for the 2027-2029 academic period?

The application process is integrated with your MSc programme application. You must submit a complete MSc application, along with the dedicated Scholarship Application Form, two reference letters, and proof of English language proficiency (if required), all at once before the scholarship deadline. For the 2027-2029 academic period, the scholarship application deadline is December 1, 2026 (23:59 CET). It is crucial not to wait for an admission decision before applying for the scholarship, and all documents must be submitted simultaneously.

TU Delft · All India

Annual Award€30,000 (approx. ₹32.7 Lakh+)

Deadline1 Dec

Scheme Name	Justus & Louise van Effen Scholarships
Provided By	TU Delft
Eligibility Summary	Class 11-12, Graduation, Engineering (< ₹8L Income)

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About the Program

Comprehensive guide for Justus & Louise van Effen Scholarships. Get eligibility details, stipend amounts, and registration instructions here.

Benefits & Financial Support

€30,000 (approx. ₹32.7 Lakh+)

The Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarship is a full scholarship for non-EU/EFTA students, covering full tuition fees for a two-year TU Delft MSc program and providing a contribution towards living expenses. This amounts to approximately €30,000 per year, equivalent to around 2,700,000 INR annually (based on an approximate conversion rate of 1 EUR = 90 INR). The scholarship is paid per academic year directly by TU Delft. This scholarship does not involve Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to Aadhaar-seeded accounts, as it is an international university scholarship.

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Nationality:Excellent international applicants (all countries eligible), excluding TU Delft bachelor's students or international students who obtained their bachelor's degree at a Dutch University.
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Degree Level:Conditionally admitted to one of the 2-year regular TU Delft's MSc programs (not International Joint Education Programs).
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Academic Performance:Must have a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 80% or higher on the maximum scale from a bachelor's degree earned from an internationally renowned university outside the Netherlands. As an indication, the student should be amongst the top 10% of graduates in their previous study program (proof of ranking is not required, this is for competitiveness indication).

Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit

Education Level	Masters
Course / Stream	Masters
Minimum Marks	80%
Income Limit	No income bar
Category / Caste	General, OBC, SC, ST
Domicile State	All India

Mandatory Documents Checklist

✓Complete MSc application
✓Scholarship Application Form
✓Two reference letters (can be uploaded as one PDF document or requested from referees)
✓English language certificate (if required for Non-EU/EFTA students)

Selection Process

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Candidates for the Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships are selected based on outstanding academic merit
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Applicants must be excellent international students who are (conditionally) admitted to one of the 2-year regular TU Delft MSc programmes
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Key selection criteria include achieving excellent academic results in their previous study programme
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(s), typically being among the top 10% of graduates or having a cumulative GPA of 80% or higher
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The selection process takes place after the Admission Office has positively assessed the applicant's MSc application
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TU Delft faculty selection committees are responsible for the final selection of scholarship candidates.

Renewal Policy

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The scholarship is awarded for the full duration of the MSc programme (24 months)
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Renewal for the second year is conditional upon maintaining an average grade of 8 (equivalent to 80%) during the first year of the Master's programme
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Extensions beyond the initial 24 months are strictly not covered by the scholarship.

How to Apply Online

Applications are submitted online via the official portal. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.

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Complete your MSc application online
Begin by applying to your chosen 2-year regular TU Delft MSc programme through the official TU Delft admission portal. Ensure you meet all the specific admission requirements for your desired Master's programme.
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Download and fill the Scholarship Application Form (SAF): The Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarship Application Form must be downloaded from the TU Delft scholarships website.
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Gather required documents
Prepare all necessary documents, including your Bachelor's degree certificate and academic transcripts, an updated CV, a strong motivation letter, and proof of English language proficiency (e.g., IELTS/TOEFL scores), if required for non-EU/EFTA applicants.
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Obtain two reference letters
You need two academic (or professional) reference letters. These can either be uploaded by you as a single PDF document during your MSc application, or you can request them from your referees using TU Delft's system, which sends an automatic email invitation to your referees. Reference letters will not be considered if submitted after the scholarship deadline or if you have already submitted your application without them.
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Submit all documents at once
It is critical that all required documents for both your MSc application and the scholarship (including the Scholarship Application Form, reference letters, and English test results) are submitted together with your complete MSc application before the scholarship deadline. No additional documents can be uploaded after submission.
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Meet the deadline
The application deadline for the Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships for the 2027-2029 academic period is December 1, 2026 (23:59 CET). Always check the official TU Delft website for the most current deadline. It is not necessary to receive an admission decision before the scholarship deadline to be considered.
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Status Tracking
Students who have been granted a scholarship will be informed by TU Delft via email by the end of March 2027. Receiving the scholarship is conditional on fulfilling all admission criteria.

Common Questions (FAQs)

What exactly does the Justus & Louise van Effen Scholarship cover?

This is a full scholarship that covers the entire tuition fee for your two-year TU Delft MSc programme and also provides a significant contribution towards your living expenses. For non-EU/EFTA students, this typically amounts to approximately €30,000 per year, covering both tuition and living costs.

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