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Eindhoven University of Technology Scholarship for Excellence 2027 in the Netherlands

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Location
Netherlands
Opportunity type
scholarship
Published
October 2, 2026

Quick summary

For the 2027–2028 intake, Eindhoven University of Technology is offering about 35 competitive TU/e Scholarships for Excellence, each worth €7,500 per academic year, to international Master’s applicants in select microchip-related fields. Application Deadline:1 January 2027 at 23:59 CET Tell Me About The Award: The TU/e Scholarship for Excellence: Shaping the Future of Microchip Innovation is a competitive merit-based scholarship for international students applying for selected full-time Master’s programmes at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), Netherlands.

Eligibility: Applicants must: Apply for an eligible full-time TU/e Master’s programme for the 2027–2028 academic year, starting 1 September 2027. Meet the admission requirements of their chosen programme. Hold or be completing a non-Dutch high-school diploma or university Bachelor’s degree, as applicable. Have a latest transcript with a GPA of at least 7.5/10. Not have completed higher education in the Netherlands.

How to apply: There is no separate scholarship portal. Choose an eligible TU/e Master’s programme or track. Apply for the Master’s programme. Submit a complete application with all required documents. Confirm in the application that you want to be considered for the TU/e Scholarship for Excellence.

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Overview

For the 2027–2028 intake, Eindhoven University of Technology is offering about 35 competitive TU/e Scholarships for Excellence, each worth €7,500 per academic year, to international Master’s applicants in select microchip-related fields.

Application Deadline:1 January 2027 at 23:59 CET

Tell Me About The Award

The TU/e Scholarship for Excellence: Shaping the Future of Microchip Innovation is a competitive merit-based scholarship for international students applying for selected full-time Master’s programmes at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), Netherlands.

The scholarship provides approximately €7,500 per academic year for up to two years, provided students meet the required study-progress conditions.

Approximately 35 scholarships are available: 20 for EEA students and 15 for non-EEA students.

Which Fields are Eligible?

Eligible Master’s programmes and tracks include

MSc Applied Physics

MSc Artificial Intelligence and Engineering Systems

MSc Automotive Technology

MSc Computer Science and Engineering

Cybersecurity and Systems track

Artificial Intelligence track

MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

MSc Electrical Engineering

MSc Embedded Systems

MSc Industrial and Applied Mathematics

Quantum Science and Technology track

AI Fundamentals track

MSc Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Systems Engineering track

MSc Science and Technology of Nuclear Fusion

MSc Sustainable Energy Technology

MSc Systems and Control

The scholarship is focused on programmes connected to microchip technology, advanced computing, engineering, physics, mathematics and energy systems.

Type

Master’s scholarship.

Who Can Apply?

Applicants must

Apply for an eligible full-time TU/e Master’s programme for the 2027–2028 academic year, starting 1 September 2027.

Meet the admission requirements of their chosen programme.

Hold or be completing a non-Dutch high-school diploma or university Bachelor’s degree, as applicable.

Have a latest transcript with a GPA of at least 7.5/10.

Not have completed higher education in the Netherlands. Exchange programmes are allowed.

Meet Dutch entry visa and residence-permit requirements where applicable.

Not apply for a joint Master’s programme with Tilburg University (JADS) or a European Double Degree programme.

Not have been admitted using an admission decision from a previous intake.

There is no stated age limit.

How Are Applicants Selected?

After the deadline

TU/e International Office checks applications for eligibility.

Eligible applications are sent to the Scholarship Selection Committee.

The committee assesses and ranks eligible applications.

TU/e expects to confirm selections by the end of March 2027.

Applicants must include a brief motivation explaining why they are a strong candidate for the scholarship.

The scholarship is highly competitive, with TU/e stating that approximately 2% of applicants receive the scholarship.

Which Countries Are Eligible?

International applicants with a non-Dutch educational qualification who meet the scholarship requirements.

Approximately

20 scholarships are allocated to EEA students.

15 scholarships are allocated to non-EEA students.

Where Will the Award Be Taken?

Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), Eindhoven, Netherlands.

How Many Awards?

Approximately 35 scholarships

20 for EEA students

15 for non-EEA students

What Is the Benefit of the Award?

Recipients receive

€7,500 per academic year

Up to €15,000 over two years

Payment in monthly instalments to a Dutch or SEPA bank account

The scholarship is not fully funded. Students must still contribute significantly toward tuition and living expenses.

Non-EEA students must also independently demonstrate sufficient financial means for their Dutch visa/residence-permit process.

For non-EEA students, the first-year portion is partly funded through the Dutch government’s NL Scholarship programme. No separate NL Scholarship application is required.

How Long Will the Award Last?

The scholarship is available for up to two years for the standard two-year Master’s programme.

To receive the second-year scholarship, students must earn at least 45 ECTS during their first year.

Scholarship recipients are also expected to complete their Master’s degree within 36 months.

How to Apply

There is no separate scholarship portal.

Choose an eligible TU/e Master’s programme or track.

Apply for the Master’s programme.

Submit a complete application with all required documents.

Confirm in the application that you want to be considered for the TU/e Scholarship for Excellence.

Include a brief motivation explaining why you are a strong candidate.

Submit the complete application by 1 January 2027 at 23:59 CET.

Wait for the selection results, expected by the end of March 2027.

The scholarship cannot be deferred or transferred to an ineligible Master’s programme, and the selection outcome cannot be appealed.

Visit the Application Webpage for Details

Eligibility

Applicants must

Apply for an eligible full-time TU/e Master’s programme for the 2027–2028 academic year, starting 1 September 2027. Meet the admission requirements of their chosen programme. Hold or be completing a non-Dutch high-school diploma or university Bachelor’s degree, as applicable. Have a latest transcript with a GPA of at least 7.5/10. Not have completed higher education in the Netherlands. Exchange programmes are allowed. Meet Dutch entry visa and residence-permit requirements where applicable. Not apply for a joint Master’s programme with Tilburg University (JADS) or a European Double Degree programme. Not have been admitted using an admission decision from a previous intake. There is no stated age limit.

How Are Applicants Selected?

After the deadline

TU/e International Office checks applications for eligibility. Eligible applications are sent to the Scholarship Selection Committee. The committee assesses and ranks eligible applications. TU/e expects to confirm selections by the end of March 2027. Applicants must include a brief motivation explaining why they are a strong candidate for the scholarship. The scholarship is highly competitive, with TU/e stating that approximately 2% of applicants receive the scholarship.

Which Countries Are Eligible?

International applicants with a non-Dutch educational qualification who meet the scholarship requirements.

Approximately

20 scholarships are allocated to EEA students. 15 scholarships are allocated to non-EEA students.

How to apply

There is no separate scholarship portal. Choose an eligible TU/e Master’s programme or track. Apply for the Master’s programme. Submit a complete application with all required documents. Confirm in the application that you want to be considered for the TU/e Scholarship for Excellence. Include a brief motivation explaining why you are a strong candidate. Submit the complete application by 1 January 2027 at 23:59 CET. Wait for the selection results, expected by the end of March 2027. The scholarship cannot be deferred or transferred to an ineligible Master’s programme, and the selection outcome cannot be appealed.

Visit the Application Webpage for Details

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