TU/e Scholarship for Excellence: Shaping the Future of Microchip Innovation
About 35 partial scholarships of 7,500 EUR per year for two years for excellent international students entering selected TU/e master's programmes in September 2027.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s
Destination
Netherlands
Funding
7,500 EUR per academic year for two years, paid monthly, if the student stays enrolled and passes at least 45 ECTS in year one. It is partial funding and does not cover total tuition and living costs.
Eligible applicants
Top master's applicants (non-Dutch degree, GPA 7.5/10+) to selected TU/e programmes
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Overview
TU/e Scholarship for Excellence: Shaping the Future of Microchip Innovation is offered by Eindhoven University of Technology for Master’s study in Netherlands. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Tuition fees
Not included
Monthly payment (7,500 EUR per year)
Included
7,500 EUR per academic year for two years, paid monthly, if the student stays enrolled and passes at least 45 ECTS in year one. It is partial funding and does not cover total tuition and living costs. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- No nationality restriction stated; 20 awards for EEA and 15 for non-EEA students
- International eligibility
- Non-EEA students must still show sufficient funds for the Dutch visa and residence permit. For non-EEA students part of the award is funded through the NL Scholarship (first year only) and cannot be applied for separately.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- GPA of at least 7.5/10 on latest transcript; meet programme admission requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Netherlands
Official eligibility summary
For applicants to a full-time TU/e master's starting 1 September 2027 in one of the listed physics, engineering, mathematics and computer science programmes. Applicants need a non-Dutch high school diploma or bachelor's degree, no prior higher education in the Netherlands (exchange allowed), and a latest transcript GPA of at least 7.5/10. Only about 2% of applicants receive it.
Applicant profile
- Top master's applicants (non-Dutch degree, GPA 7.5/10+) to selected TU/e programmes
Study route
- Master’s study in Netherlands
Current-cycle criteria
- For applicants to a full-time TU/e master's starting 1 September 2027 in one of the listed physics, engineering, mathematics and computer science programmes. Applicants need a non-Dutch high school diploma or bachelor's degree, no prior higher education in the Netherlands (exchange allowed), and a latest transcript GPA of at least 7.5/10. Only about 2% of applicants receive it.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Complete master's application
- Latest grade transcript
- Brief motivation
How to apply
- 1
Apply to an eligible TU/e master's programme or track
- 2
Submit the complete application by 1 January 2027, 23:59 CET
- 3
Say in the application that you want to be considered and add a brief motivation
- 4
The Scholarship Selection Committee ranks eligible applicants
Application timeline
Application cycle
Applicants apply for the September 2027 intake with a deadline of 1 January 2027, 23:59 CET. Selected candidates are notified by the end of March 2027.
The listed deadline is January 1, 2027. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Eindhoven University of Technology
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is January 1, 2027. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.