TU Delft Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarship
Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is the Netherlands' leading technical university and one of the world's top engineering schools, teaching English-medium MSc programmes across engineering, computer science, architecture, applied sciences, and design. Its Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarship is a flagship, highly competitive award covering full tuition plus a monthly living allowance for outstanding international (non-EU) Master's students. For Sri Lankan engineering and science graduates with an exceptional academic record, this is one of the most valuable routes into a world-class Dutch technical Master's, fully funded. Competition is intense and only a small number are awarded each year, so it suits genuinely top-of-class applicants. Confirm the current award terms, eligibility, and deadlines with TU Delft before applying — the scholarship deadline is usually earlier than the standard admission deadline.
Highly competitive annual award — note the scholarship deadline is usually earlier than the admission deadline
Delft University of Technology
University-funded
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Value
Full Tuition + Living Allowance
Level
MSc (Engineering & Sciences)
Selectivity
Very Highly Competitive
info How this award actually works
Who awards it
Delft University of Technology — not Lanka Scholar. We are not the awarding body and cannot grant, reserve or guarantee this award.
How you are considered
Through your admission application. Awards like this are usually assessed automatically from the application you already submit — there is typically no separate scholarship form to fill in.
What it covers
Full tuition plus monthly living allowance for outstanding international Master's students. This is a reduction in tuition, not a full ride. You still fund the remainder, plus living costs and the balance your visa requires you to show.
Where we come in
We make the admission application strong enough to be competitive — course choice, documents, references and deadlines. The funder makes the decision.
fact_check Eligibility Criteria
Outstanding Academic Record
Reserved for top-performing applicants. You typically need to rank near the top of your class with an excellent relevant Bachelor's.
Non-EU International Applicant
Aimed at non-EU/EEA students, which includes Sri Lankan citizens. Check the precise nationality and prior-study conditions for the current cycle.
Admission to a TU Delft MSc
You must be admitted (or in the process of admission) to an eligible TU Delft Master's. Apply for the scholarship within the same application window.
English Proficiency
Programmes are in English; TU Delft requires strong IELTS/TOEFL scores (often IELTS 6.5–7.0). Sri Lankan English-medium graduates can usually meet this.
account_tree Application Process
Apply to a TU Delft MSc early
Submit your Master's application with transcripts, certificates, CV, motivation letter, references, and English evidence well before the scholarship deadline.
Submit the scholarship application
Complete the separate Justus & Louise van Effen application by its (earlier) deadline, including the required excellence documentation.
Selection
Awards are decided competitively on academic excellence. Only a small number are granted each year.
Apply for the Dutch student visa
With your admission and scholarship confirmation, TU Delft typically assists with the Dutch entry visa and residence permit process.
Why TU Delft?
TU Delft is the Netherlands' top technical university and a global engineering leader, and this scholarship is among its most generous — full tuition plus living costs. For an exceptional Sri Lankan engineering or science graduate, it is a fully funded route to a world-class Master's.
Full
Tuition + Living Allowance
MSc
Engineering & Sciences
Top
Global Engineering School
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