Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) — Scholarships 🎓🇳🇱

TU Delft is a world-class hub for engineering, design, and technology—and one of Europe’s most competitive destinations. Studying here is an investment; the good news is that TU Delft and partners offer a layered portfolio of scholarships for excellent applicants, especially at the MSc level. Below you’ll find the flagship awards, how to shortlist what fits you, and a practical plan to apply on time and with confidence. For live criteria, always start at TU Delft’s official scholarships hub. 🔎 TU Delft

1) The “big names” you should know 🌟

🧭 Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships (JLVE)

What it is: TU Delft’s signature merit award for outstanding international MSc applicants.
What it typically covers: Full tuition (at the applicable rate) plus a contribution to living costs for the full two-year programme (final value and numbers vary by intake). TU Delft
Who it’s for: Excellent international candidates admitted to one of TU Delft’s regular two-year MScs. Highly competitive. (Always verify the year-specific details on TU Delft’s site.) TU Delft

🧪 QuTech Scholarship (Quantum tracks)

What it is: A premier award for top international students pursuing an MSc track in quantum (e.g., QIST, Applied Physics, EE/CS tracks aligned with QuTech).
Coverage: Full tuition fees + a contribution to living expenses for two years. Students who finish the MSc with a 9/10 thesis may be offered a PhD position (subject to knowledge-security rules). qutechacademy.nl
Key dates & docs: Submit your complete MSc application with scholarship documents by 1 December 2025 (don’t wait for admission). Typical documents: CV + motivation, two references, TU Delft scholarship form. Shortlisted candidates may be interviewed in mid-February; awards are announced in early March. qutechacademy.nl

🇳🇱 NL Scholarship (formerly “Holland Scholarship”)

What it is: A national scholarship (€5,000 in year one; not full tuition) for non-EEA students at participating Dutch universities.
Relevance to TU Delft: TU Delft is a participating research university for 2025–2026; deadlines and internal procedures are set by each institution. Study in NL

🌊 Faculty-specific spotlight: TPM “Water Governance” Scholarship

What it is: A Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management (TPM) scholarship supporting one MSc student (e.g., MOT, EPA, CoSEM), prioritizing applicants from regions such as East Asia & Pacific, Central Asia, Latin America & Caribbean, MENA, South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa.
Why it matters: It’s a targeted route if your interests intersect water, policy, infrastructure, and sustainability. (Check annual deadlines; one recent call listed 1 February as the cut-off.) TU Delft+1

💡 Context on costs: TU Delft’s own University Fund notes that a full, two-year scholarship (tuition for non-EU + living expenses) is roughly €60,000—helpful when estimating your funding gap and stacking strategy. TU Delft

2) How to find your scholarship match 🧠🗺️

Start central: Bookmark the TU Delft Scholarships overview; it links to JLVE, QuTech, faculty items, and other providers. 🔗 TU Delft
Layer national options: Add the NL Scholarship if you are non-EEA; TU Delft participates this cycle (2025–26). 📌 Study in NL
Scan faculty pages: Opportunities like the TPM Water Governance award and other faculty-run funds appear on faculty portals or official news items—worth a periodic check. 🌐 TU Delft+1
Mind eligibility keywords: “excellent international applicants,” GPA thresholds (e.g., ≥80% for QuTech), programme alignment (quantum vs broader engineering), and document sets. 📝 qutechacademy.nl

3) Timeline & workflow (what to do, when) ⏱️✅

September–October

🎯 Finalize your MSc shortlist; confirm exact scholarship pages and intake year.
🧰 Build a tracker (award | eligibility | value | deadline | documents | status).

By 1 December (typical priority date for major awards, including QuTech)

📤 Submit your MSc application and scholarship documents together (don’t wait for an admission verdict for scholarships that say “apply concurrently”). qutechacademy.nl
📑 Ensure you’ve uploaded CV + motivation, two references, and any TU Delft scholarship form required. qutechacademy.nl

January–March

📧 Watch your email: some schemes pre-select and run interviews in February; decisions may land early March. qutechacademy.nl
🔁 Keep refreshing official pages—faculty items can post mid-cycle. TU Delft

Spring–Summer

🧾 If you secure external sponsorship, TU Delft specifies how to submit your sponsor letter and by when (important for enrolment). TU Delft

4) What strong applications look like 🏆🖊️

Academic excellence with evidence: Show class rank, GPA, thesis abstracts, publications, hackathon wins, or quantifiable results—keep it verifiable.
Programme fit (beyond buzzwords): Name the MSc track, labs/groups (e.g., QuTech, robotics, transport, water), and how your specific interests map to TU Delft strengths.
Impact narrative: For competitive funds (JLVE, QuTech), link your history to future outcomes—research problems you’ll tackle, societal or market impact, and how Delft’s ecosystem (startups, labs, field partners) accelerates that.
References that speak to the criteria: Give referees the scholarship brief; ask them to address excellence, leadership, research potential, and independence.
Professional polish: Keep statements crisp (1–2 pages), avoid generic claims, and align headings with the award’s selection criteria.

5) Smart stacking (without breaking rules) 🧩⚖️

Compatibility varies: Some awards (e.g., NL Scholarship) can co-exist with institutional support; others that are full tuition + stipend may cap stacking. Always check the combination rules on each scheme’s official page and, if unclear, email the listed contact. Study in NL
External sponsors: If a company/government funds you, TU Delft has procedures for verifying sponsor letters and crediting payments—follow the instructions and deadlines carefully. TU Delft

6) Quick FAQs ❓

Q: Are there TU Delft scholarships for non-quantum fields?
A: Yes—JLVE is university-wide for excellent MSc candidates across many disciplines (architecture, civil, energy, aerospace, etc.). Faculty items (like TPM Water Governance) also target specific themes. Always check the central hub + your faculty. TU Delft+1

Q: I’m non-EEA and need partial support—where should I start?
A: Pair an MSc application with JLVE (if eligible), add NL Scholarship (national, €5,000 in year one), and scan faculty awards. Build a second layer of external sponsors from your country to close gaps. TU Delft+2Study in NL+2

Q: What makes QuTech unique among scholarships?
A: It’s quantum-specific, covers full tuition + living contribution for two years, and may offer a PhD seat if you graduate with a 9/10 thesis (subject to security rules). That explicit MSc→PhD pathway is rare. qutechacademy.nl

Q: When do major MSC scholarships close?
A: Yearly dates vary, but 1 December is a critical early deadline for several prestigious routes (e.g., QuTech). Confirm your programme’s year-specific page. qutechacademy.nl

7) Your action checklist 🗂️🚀

🔎 Open: TU Delft Scholarships overview (your primary source). TU Delft
🧭 Target: JLVE (university-wide), QuTech (quantum), NL Scholarship (national, non-EEA), faculty awards like TPM Water Governance. EURAXESS+4TU Delft+4qutechacademy.nl+4
🗓️ Calendar: Block 1 December and any earlier faculty deadlines. qutechacademy.nl
🧾 Prepare docs: CV + motivation, two references, scholarship form(s). qutechacademy.nl
💬 Ask early: If stacking or sponsorship rules are unclear, email the contact on the award page (and follow TU Delft’s sponsor-letter instructions). TU Delft