2024 University of Twente Scholarships for international students

The University of Twente Scholarships for international students are currently open for individuals worldwide interested in pursuing a Master’s degree in Holland. This scholarship offers a significant financial benefit, providing selected students with up to €22,000 per year to cover study-related expenses.

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The University of Twente Scholarship is available to both EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA students who wish to enroll in a Master’s program (MSc) at the University of Twente. This scholarship aims to recognize and support exceptional students by providing them with financial assistance.

Key Features of the UTS:

• Financial Support: The UTS provides financial assistance ranging from €3,000 to €22,000 for one academic year. Approximately 50 scholarships are available annually.
• Honors Programs: UTS recipients have an exclusive opportunity to participate in an intake process for one of the three prestigious honors programs:
  • Research Honors: Engage in cutting-edge research alongside top faculty members.
  • Design Honors: Explore innovative design and creative solutions.
  • Change Leaders: Develop leadership skills to drive positive societal change.
• Two-Year Study Programs: If you’re enrolled in a two-year program, you may receive an additional UTS scholarship for the second year. However, continuation of the scholarship in the second year depends on meeting specific requirements:
  • Maintain an average grade of 7 (out of 10) by the end of the third quartile of the first year.
  • Achieve at least 50% of European Credits during the same period.
• Flexible Usage: The UTS is intended to offset study-related costs, but you have the autonomy to decide how to allocate the scholarship funds. Note that it does not cover tuition fees directly.
• Kipaji Scholarship: For programs starting in September 2024, eligible UTS applicants can also apply for the Kipaji Scholarship. Make sure to explore the specific requirements for this additional scholarship.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the University of Twente Scholarship, applicants must fulfill the following criteria:

• Apply and secure admission to a postgraduate Master’s degree program at the University of Twente.
• Have a student number or be a current undergraduate student at the University of Twente.
• Meet the requirements for obtaining an entry visa in the Netherlands (if applicable).
• Meet the general English language test requirement, which is an Academic IELTS score of 6.5 (or TOEFL iBT score of 90) and a minimum subscore of 6.0 (TOEFL iBT score of 20) for speaking skills. This requirement may be waived for applicants from English-speaking countries.
• Not be eligible for a Dutch study loan.
• Demonstrate academic excellence, typically ranking within the top 5 to 10 percent of their class.

Application Process: To be considered for the UTS, ensure that you complete the University of Twente’s admission procedures well in advance. Apply for admission to the master’s program at least two months before the scholarship deadline to meet the strict timelines.

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The deadline for the University of Twente Scholarship application is May 1, 2024. For more information and to explore additional scholarship opportunities, visit the official scholarship website.