{"id":65808,"date":"2025-10-30T23:49:01","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T23:49:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunitiesforyouth.org\/?p=65808"},"modified":"2025-10-30T23:49:01","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T23:49:01","slug":"university-of-twente-scholarship-uts-excellence-awards-for-international-masters-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/?p=65808","title":{"rendered":"University of Twente Scholarship (UTS): Excellence Awards for International Master&#8217;s Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">The University of Twente Scholarship (UTS) offers exceptional financial support to outstanding non-EU\/EEA students pursuing graduate studies in the Netherlands. This prestigious scholarship recognizes academic excellence and provides recipients with exclusive opportunities for advanced learning and leadership development.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5\">About the Scholarship<\/h2>\n<p class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">The University of Twente Scholarship is designed for excellent international students applying for Master&#8217;s (MSc) programs at the University of Twente. Recipients become part of an elite cohort of the most promising UT students, with exclusive access to one of three distinguished honours programs: Research Honours, Design Honours, or Change Leaders.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5\">Scholarship Value and Coverage<\/h2>\n<p class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">The UTS provides financial support ranging from \u20ac3,000 to \u20ac22,000 for one year of study. This scholarship serves as compensation for study-related costs, with recipients having full discretion over how to allocate the funds. The university does not pay expenses such as tuition fees directly on behalf of scholarship holders.<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Applicants should review the estimated costs of living at the University of Twente (excluding tuition fees) to ensure the scholarship amount aligns with their financial needs. The scholarship is not a full scholarship, and candidates must be certain they can cover remaining costs beyond the scholarship amount.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5\">Two-Year Program Support<\/h2>\n<p class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">For students enrolled in two-year Master&#8217;s programs, the UTS can be extended into the second year with an amount equal to the first-year scholarship. However, continuation is contingent upon meeting specific performance requirements by the end of the third quartile of the first year:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-2.5 pl-7\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Achieve an average grade of 7 out of 10<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Complete at least 50% of European Credits (ECTS)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5\">Additional Scholarship Opportunities<\/h2>\n<p class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">UTS recipients applying for programs starting in September 2026 may be eligible for the Kipaji Scholarship, an additional funding opportunity. Interested candidates should indicate their interest in the application motivation and review the specific Kipaji Scholarship requirements, as this program has additional eligibility criteria beyond the standard UTS requirements.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5\">Eligibility Requirements<\/h2>\n<p class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">To qualify for the University of Twente Scholarship, applicants must meet all of the following conditions:<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>Academic Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-2.5 pl-7\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Receive (provisional) admission to a qualifying UT Master&#8217;s program starting in academic year 2026\/2027 (September)<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Possess a student number from the university<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Rank among the top 5-10% of graduates from their home university<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Not have graduated from a UT undergraduate or graduate program previously<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>Language Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-2.5 pl-7\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Meet general English language requirements with Academic IELTS 6.5 (or TOEFL iBT 90)<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Achieve minimum subscore of 6.0 (TOEFL iBT 20) in speaking skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>Residency and Nationality Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-2.5 pl-7\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Be a non-EU\/EEA national<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Comply with conditions for obtaining an entry visa to the Netherlands (if applicable)<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Not be eligible for a Dutch study loan<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Not pay statutory tuition fees (which typically apply to EU\/EEA students)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>Important Exclusions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">The UTS is not available for:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-2.5 pl-7\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Dutch nationals or current UT students<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">EU\/EEA students<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Master&#8217;s programs at the Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC)<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Pre-Master programs (pre-Master students cannot apply for UTS when continuing to a Master&#8217;s program)<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Students eligible for statutory tuition fees due to Dutch residence permits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">If a UTS recipient becomes eligible for statutory tuition fees during their studies, they must immediately inform the UT Scholarship Coordinator. In such cases, the scholarship will be cancelled and payments discontinued.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5\">Application Process<\/h2>\n<p class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">The application for the University of Twente Scholarship is separate from the application for course entry. Regardless of funding status, candidates must first secure academic admission to a qualifying Master&#8217;s program. After submitting an admission application, results may take up to eight weeks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Once applicants receive a conditional or full admission letter and obtain a student number, they may proceed with the scholarship application.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5\">Application Deadlines<\/h2>\n<p class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>Round 1:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-2.5 pl-7\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Application opens: October 15, 2025, 09:00 CET<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Application closes: February 1, 2026, 16:00 CET (for September 2026 start)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>Round 2:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-2.5 pl-7\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Application opens: February 1, 2026, 16:00 CET<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Application closes: May 1, 2026, 16:00 CET (for September 2026 start)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Candidates rejected in Round 1 cannot reapply in Round 2. Each applicant may receive only one UT scholarship.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5\">Contact Information<\/h2>\n<p class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">For further information about the application procedure or eligibility questions, contact the International Office at <a class=\"underline\" href=\"mailto:internationaloffice-scholarship@utwente.nl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">internationaloffice-scholarship@utwente.nl<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"border-border-300 my-2\" \/>\n<p class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">The University of Twente Scholarship represents a commitment to attracting the brightest minds from around the world, fostering academic excellence, and developing the next generation of leaders who will drive innovation and positive change across disciplines and borders.<\/p>\n<p>For more information please visit their website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.utwente.nl\/en\/education\/scholarship-finder\/university-of-twente-scholarship\/#application-deadlines-details\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Stay on <a href=\"http:\/\/opportunitiesforyouth.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">opportunitiesconnect.com\/<\/a> for more opportunities<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The University of Twente Scholarship (UTS) offers exceptional financial support to outstanding non-EU\/EEA students pursuing graduate studies in the Netherlands. 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