Eindhoven University of Technology TU/e Scholarship for Excellence in Netherlands

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, or Mathematics & Computer Science.

The award provides €7,500 for each academic year, paid in monthly instalments to a Dutch or SEPA bank account. A student who remains eligible in year two can receive up to €15,000 across the standard two-year Master’s programme.

The funding comes through the Dutch government’s Beethoven Programme, which supports strategic growth in the microchip sector. This explains the narrow academic focus: the scholarship is designed for applicants preparing for fields connected to semiconductor innovation, advanced computing, energy systems and related engineering.

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. 

• 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. 

You are considered for a Changemaker Scholarship if you: 

1. 1

   Apply for a Master’s program (or one of its tracks) in one of the eligible departments.

2. 2

   Submit your complete application by 1 January 2027, 23:59 CET. 

3. 3

   Confirm in your application that you would like to be considered for the scholarship and include a brief motivation explaining why you are a strong candidate, including your commitment to creating positive impact and any relevant experiences or achievements. 

4. 4

   Meet all scholarship eligibility requirements listed above. 

The TSH Talent Foundation confirms the selections by the end of March 2027 and will inform the selected candidates.

Further communication regarding the Changemaker Scholarship, including any administrative, financial, or contractual matters, will be handled directly between the TSH Talent Foundation and the selected student. TU/e has no further involvement in the administration or awarding of the scholarship. 

For questions about the Changemaker Scholarship, please contact the TSH Talent Foundation directly at info@tshtalentfoundation.org.