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 the departments of physics, engineering, or computer science.
These scholarships are funded by the national Beethoven Program, a strategic investment from the Dutch government to accelerate innovation in the microchip sector.
Summary
- Type: Masters Scholarships
- Country: Netherlands (Europe)
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Benefits: €15,000
- Deadline: 1st January, 2027
- 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.
Benefits of the 2026/27 TU/e Scholarship for Excellence
- 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.
See Also: Decagon Undergraduate Honors Program 2026 for Young Scholars
Eligible Programmes
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
- Apply for a Master’s program (or one of its tracks) in one of the eligible departments.
- Submit your complete application by 1 January 2027, 23:59 CET.
- 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.
- Meet all scholarship eligibility requirements listed above.
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