TU/e Scholarship for Excellence 2027

TU/e is looking for highly talented international students who want to shape the future of microchip technology. The TU/e Scholarship for Excellence is a unique opportunity for top students applying to a Master’s program (or a specific Master's track within that program) in one of the following departments:

• Applied Physics
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mathematics & Computer Science

The eligible Master's programs - or a specific Master's track within that program include:

• MSc Applied Physics
• MSc Artificial Intelligence and Engineering Systems
• MSc Automotive Technology
• MSc Computer Science and Engineering, including the Cybersecurity and Systems and Artificial Intelligence tracks
• MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
• MSc Electrical Engineering
• MSc Embedded Systems
• MSc Industrial and Applied Mathematics, including the Quantum Science and Technology and AI Fundamentals tracks
• MSc Mechanical Engineering, including the Aerospace Systems Engineering track
• MSc Science and Technology of Nuclear Fusion
• MSc Sustainable Energy Technology
• MSc Systems and Control

These scholarships are funded by the national Beethoven Program, a strategic investment from the Dutch government to accelerate innovation in the microchip sector. 

• Table of Content
• About Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)
• TU/e Scholarship for Excellence Master's Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of TU/e Scholarship for Excellence Master's Scholarship
• TU/e Scholarship for Excellence Master's Scholarship Courses
• Requirements for TU/e Scholarship for Excellence Master's Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for TU/e Scholarship for Excellence Master's Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

TU/e Scholarship for Excellence Master's Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of TU/e Scholarship for Excellence Master's Scholarship

• Approx. 35 scholarships available: 20 for EEA students, 15 for non-EEA. 
• €7,500 per academic year, for two years (if enrolled and meeting the study progress requirements). 
• The scholarships are not full scholarships and do not cover the total cost of your studies. You should be prepared to contribute significantly to your tuition and living expenses 
• Paid in monthly instalments to a Dutch (or SEPA) bank account. 
• Non-EEA students must still show proof of sufficient financial means for visa/residence permit purposes. 

Beyond financial support, the scholarship is a recognition of academic merit and potential, enhancing your CV and professional profile.

Study progress

• First-year performance: at least 45 ECTS to receive the second-year scholarship. 
• Expected to graduate within 36 months. 

TU/e Scholarship for Excellence Master's Scholarship Courses

• Applied Physics
• Electrical Engineering
• Mathematics & Computer Science
• Mechanical Engineering

Requirements for TU/e Scholarship for Excellence Master's Scholarship Qualification

You can apply if you:

• Have applied for a full-time Master’s program at TU/e (see table above) for the 2027-2028 academic year, starting on 1 September 2027. 
• Meet the specific admission requirements of the Master’s program to which you have applied. 
• Completed a non-Dutch high school diploma or university bachelor’s degree (or both). 
• Have not completed higher education (university or university of applied sciences)?in the Netherlands (exchange programs are allowed). 
• Have excellent academic results, as demonstrated by your latest grade transcript (GPA ≥ 7.5/10). 
• Will meet all requirements for obtaining a Dutch entry visa and residence permit. 
• Are not applying for a joint Master’s with Tilburg University (JADS) or a?European Double Degree program. 
• Have not been admitted based on an admission decision from a previous intake.

Please note: This is a very competitive scholarship – only about 2% of applicants will receive it.

Interview date, Process and Venue for TU/e Scholarship for Excellence Master's Scholarship

After the 1 January deadline, the scholarship selection procedure will start: 

1. TU/e International Office checks all applications for eligibility.
2. Eligible applications are sent to the Scholarship Selection Committee, consisting of: Rector Magnificus, Dean of Education, Director Finance & Control, and Director Education & Student Affairs. 
3. The Scholarship Selection Committee assesses and ranks all eligible applications. 
4. The TU/e International Office confirms the selections by the end of March 2027 and will inform the selected?candidates. If you are selected for a scholarship, you will be asked to sign a scholarship agreement. 

Please note: The selection outcome cannot be appealed, scholarships cannot be deferred, are non-transferable to Master’s programs outside of Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Mathematics & Computer Science, and the award amount is final and non-negotiable. 

Check also:
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027
Global Korea Scholarship 2027

Application Deadline

How to Apply

You are considered for the TU/e Scholarship for Excellence if you:

1. Apply for a Master’s program (or one of its tracks) in one of the eligible departments. 
2. Submit your complete application?by 1 January 2027, 23:59 CET. 
3. Confirm in your application that you would like to be considered for the scholarship and include a brief motivation explaining why you believe you are a strong candidate. 
4. Meet all scholarship eligibility requirements listed above. 

For more information, kindly visit TU/e scholarship webpage.