Wageningen University & Research (WUR) remains one of Europe’s top institutions for environmental sciences, agriculture, food technology, and sustainability-driven disciplines. Every year, the university welcomes outstanding international students by offering several competitive scholarship opportunities to support their academic journey.
Although the 2025–2026 scholarship cycle has been completed, Wageningen University has confirmed that updated scholarship information for the 2026–2027 academic year will be released at the end of 2025. However, based on the university’s recurring funding schemes, prospective applicants can expect the following scholarships to return for the next cycle.
This article consolidates all major invitation-based scholarships typically available to incoming international MSc students at WUR, including the Excellence Programme, Africa Scholarship Programme (ASP), Anne van den Ban Fund (ABF), and the NL Scholarship.
List of Currently Open Scholarships at Wageningen
| Scholarship Name | Who Can Apply? | Benefits | Application Process | Key Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excellence Programme | Non-EEA students with 80%+ GPA; unconditional admission | Full tuition fee waiver (24 months) | Invitation-only | MSc Application Deadline: 1 Feb 2026; Results: 7 May 2026 |
| Africa Scholarship Programme (ASP) | African citizens with First Class Honours & 80%+ GPA | Travel, living allowance, tuition fee, visa, insurance | Invitation-only | MSc Application Deadline: 1 Feb 2026; Results: 7 May 2026 |
| Anne van den Ban Fund (ABF) | Students from developing countries | Full/partial scholarships | Invitation-only | MSc Application Deadline: 1 Feb 2026; Results: 7 May 2026 |
| NL Scholarship | Eligible non-EEA nationalities, 80%+ GPA | €5,000–€15,000 tuition fee reduction | Automatic invitation + application | Invite from: 1 Feb 2026; Student application deadline: 1 May 2026 |
Wageningen University’s scholarship ecosystem for international MSc students is built to attract academically exceptional individuals with strong leadership potential. Although most of the scholarships are invitation-only, submitting a complete MSc application by 1 February 2026 is the key to competing for these prestigious awards.
Updated scholarship information for the 2026–2027 intake will be formally released at the end of 2025. Prospective applicants are encouraged to prepare early—particularly by strengthening academics, ensuring timely document submission, and meeting admission requirements.
Apply: https://www.wur.nl/en/education/master/study-expenses-masters/scholarships.