The IHE Delft Scholarship Programme offers fully funded opportunities for international students to pursue a Master’s degree in the Netherlands.
This scholarship covers tuition fees, insurance, international travel costs, and provides a monthly allowance of €1,220 to support living and accommodation expenses.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Netherlands
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: Selected Countries (Middle East, Horn of Africa, Sahel Region)
- Reward: Full Scholarship | €1,220 Monthly Stipend | Travel Costs | Health Insurance
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: June 1, 2026
Scholarship Details
The IHE Delft Water and Development Partnership Programme, supported by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, provides a limited number of scholarships aimed at strengthening capacity and building a network of water professionals across selected regions.
The programme is structured to support students who will carry out their MSc research within their home country or region, in collaboration with ongoing projects funded under the programme. In addition to academic work, selected candidates are expected to actively engage in seminars and contribute to knowledge-sharing platforms organized through the programme’s learning networks, fostering collaboration and professional development in the field of water and sustainable development.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must:
- Be living and/or working in one of the eligible regions and countries:
- Middle East: Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Palestine, Yemen
- Horn of Africa: Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Uganda
- Sahel: Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, Nigeria
- Gain academic admission into the MSc Programme in Water and Sustainable Development
- Agree to conduct MSc research in their home country/region linked to programme-supported projects
- Participate actively in seminars organized by the programme’s learning networks
- Show commitment to return to their country of origin or another priority country after completion
- Note: Applicants from Kenya, Nigeria, and Uganda are exempt from submitting an English test score
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants will receive:
- Full tuition fee coverage
- Health insurance
- International travel costs
- Monthly stipend of €1,220 for living and accommodation throughout the study period
Selection Criteria
Applicants will be assessed based on:
- Strong academic background
- Clear and compelling motivation (responses to five motivation questions)
- Relevant work experience (preferred)
- Priority consideration for female candidates
- Advantage for candidates able to secure co-funding where required
How To Apply
To apply for the IHE Delft Scholarship Programme, interested and qualified applicants should:
- Visit the official scholarship application portal
- Apply for admission to IHE Delft if from an eligible country
- Note that no separate scholarship application is required
- Ensure eligibility criteria are met to be automatically considered after receiving an admission offer
- Submit application before the deadline: June 1, 2026
- Await the announcement of results, expected on July 1, 2026
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