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At ¹û¶³´«Ã½, we are looking for highly talented international students who want to shape the future of microchip technology. The 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, or 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 & Engineering
• MSc Data Science & Artificial Intelligence
• MSc Electrical Engineering
• MSc Embedded Systems
• MSc Industrial and Applied Mathematics
• MSc Mechanical Engineering
• MSc Science ¹û¶³´«Ã½
• 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.

You can apply if you:

• Have applied for a full-time Master’s program at ¹û¶³´«Ã½ (see table above) for the 2026-2027 academic year, starting on 1 September 2026.
• Meet the specific admission requirements of the Master’s program to which you have applied.
• Completed your secondary school or bachelor’s degree, or both, outside the Netherlands.
• Have not completed higher education (university or university of applied sciences) in the Netherlands (exchange programs are allowed).
• Are not eligible for support under the Dutch study grant and loan system.
• Have excellent academic results, as demonstrated by your latest grade transcript (GPA ≥ 7.5/10).
• Do not hold another scholarship or Dutch study grant.
• 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 .

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

You are automatically considered for the Scholarship for Excellence if you:

1. Apply for a Master’s program in one of the eligible departments.
2. Submit your complete application before 1 February 2026, 23:59 CET.
3. Meet all scholarship eligibility requirements listed above.

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

1. ¹û¶³´«Ã½ International Office checks all applications for eligibility.
2. Eligible applications are sent to the Scholarship Selection Committee, consisting of: Rector Magnificus, Dean of ¹û¶³´«Ã½, Director Finance & Control, and Director ¹û¶³´«Ã½ & Student Affairs.
3. Departments nominate students based on GPA.
4. Departments approve the final list; scholarship numbers depend on the size of each Department, on 1 November of the previous year.
5. The ¹û¶³´«Ã½ International Office confirmes the selections by the end of March 2026 and will inform the selected candidates. If you are selected for a scholarship, you will be asked to sign a scholarship agreement. If you do not receive an email from us, this means you are not selected for a scholarship. 

Please note: The selection outcome cannot be appealed, scholarships cannot be deferred, are non-transferable to other Master’s programs, and the award amount is final and non-negotiable.

• Approx. 35 scholarships available: 20 for EEA students, 15 for non-EEA.
• €7,500 per academic year, for two years (if enrolled and performing well).
• 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.

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

Do you have any further questions? Please send an email to io@tue.nl and include ‘¹û¶³´«Ã½ Scholarship’ in the subject so we can assist you more efficiently.