Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) has opened applications for the TU/e Scholarship for Excellence: Shaping the Future of Microchip Innovation, a competitive merit-based scholarship designed for outstanding international students aiming to join the 2026–2027 Master’s cohort starting in September 2026.
This article walks you through what this opportunity is, who it’s for, what financial support it offers, and how to qualify—so you can decide quickly whether to aim for it.
What Type of Opportunity Is This?
The TU/e Scholarship for Excellence is a highly selective merit scholarship for international Master’s applicants in engineering, physics, mathematics, and computer science fields that are central to the future of microchip and semiconductor innovation. The scholarships are funded by the Dutch government’s national Beethoven Program, a strategic initiative to accelerate the Netherlands’ leadership in microchip technology.
What This Article Covers?
This news update explains the scope of the TU/e Scholarship for Excellence, outlines the academic fields and Master’s programs it supports, details the financial benefits, breaks down eligibility requirements, and clearly states the application and selection timeline for the 2026–2027 academic year.
What the TU/e Scholarship for Excellence Offers?
Selected students receive a substantial merit-based contribution to help offset the cost of studying in the Netherlands. The scholarship provides:
- A financial award of €7,500 per academic year
- Funding for up to two years, subject to satisfactory academic progress
- Monthly payments to a Dutch or SEPA bank account
- Approximately 35 awards in total, including around 15 for non-EEA students
This is a partial scholarship, meaning tuition fees and living expenses are not fully covered. Non-EEA students must still demonstrate sufficient funds to meet Dutch visa and residence permit requirements.
Eligible Master’s Programs
The scholarship supports applicants to selected TU/e Master’s programs or specific tracks within them, including fields such as Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics & Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Embedded Systems, Data Science, Sustainable Energy Technology, Systems and Control, and related disciplines focused on advanced technology and innovation.
Eligibility Checks – Who Can Apply?
You are eligible to be considered if you:
- Apply for a full-time TU/e Master’s program for the 2026–2027 academic year, starting 1 September 2026
- Meet all academic admission requirements of your chosen Master’s program
- Completed your bachelor’s degree outside the Netherlands
- Have not completed higher education in the Netherlands (exchange programs are allowed)
- Are not eligible for the Dutch study grant or loan system
- Hold excellent academic results, with a minimum GPA of 7.5/10
- Do not hold another scholarship or Dutch study grant
- Meet all requirements for 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
Applicants should note that this scholarship is extremely competitive, with only about 2% of applicants selected.
The TU/e Scholarship for Excellence for the 2026–2027 academic year requires applicants to submit a complete Master’s program application by 1 February 2026, 23:59 CET. There is no separate scholarship application—eligible candidates are automatically considered once they apply on time and meet all criteria.