TU/e scholarship for a master's degree in microchip innovation in the Netherlands

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Country of study: Netherlands · Eindhoven
Target level: Master’s
Fields of study: Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Minimum grade: GPA of at least 7.5/10 in the latest grade transcript
Other conditions: You must have completed a high school diploma or a university bachelor's degree obtained outside the Netherlands (or both).RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Completed a non-Dutch high school diploma or university bachelor’s degree (or both).
You must meet the specific admission requirements of the Master's program to which you have applied.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Meet the specific admission requirements of the Master’s program to which you have applied.
You must not have completed higher education (university or university of applied sciences) in the Netherlands; exchange programs are allowed.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Have not completed higher education (university or university of applied sciences) in the Netherlands (exchange programs are allowed).
You must meet all the requirements for obtaining a Dutch entry visa and residence permit.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Will meet all requirements for obtaining a Dutch entry visa and residence permit.
You must not be applying for a joint Master's with Tilburg University (JADS) or a European Double Degree program.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Are not applying for a joint Master’s with Tilburg University (JADS) or a European Double Degree program.
You must not have been admitted based on an admission decision from a previous intake.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Have not been admitted based on an admission decision from a previous intake.

The real funding

What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.

Allowance: €7,500 a year
Length of the funding: 24 months
Money to plan before leaving: Students with a non-EEA nationality who have been admitted to a TU/e Bachelor's or Master's program based on a non-Dutch previous education pay a guarantee fee in advance to confirm that they will enroll at TU/e.
Application fee: €100

Dates

Applications close: 1 January 2027 at 23:59 CET (Europe/Amsterdam)
Results announced: End of March 2027
Studies start: 1 September 2027

Application steps

The steps are not specified yet. Follow the official page.

Where to apply

Eindhoven University of Technology (opens in a new tab)

Official title (in English): TU/e Scholarship for Excellence: Shaping the Future of Microchip Innovation

Edition 2027-2028 · Verified on 31 October 2026

Apply on the official website

Official website of Eindhoven University of Technology: tue.nl

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Information backed: Fields of study
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 and Engineering, including the Cybersecurity and Systems and Artificial Intelligence tracks MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence MSc Electrical Engineering MSc Embedded Systems MSc Industrial and Applied Mathematics, including the Quantum Science and Technology and AI Fundamentals tracks MSc Mechanical Engineering, including the Aerospace Systems Engineering track MSc Science and Technology of Nuclear Fusion MSc Sustainable Energy Technology MSc Systems and Control
www.tue.nl/en/education/become-a-tue-student/scholarships-and-grants/tue-scholarship-for-excellence-shaping-the-future-of-microchip-innovation (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 31 October 2026
Information backed: Minimum grade
Have excellent academic results, as demonstrated by your latest grade transcript (GPA ≥ 7.5/10).
www.tue.nl/en/education/become-a-tue-student/scholarships-and-grants/tue-scholarship-for-excellence-shaping-the-future-of-microchip-innovation (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 31 October 2026
Information backed: Other conditions
Completed a non-Dutch high school diploma or university bachelor’s degree (or both).
www.tue.nl/en/education/become-a-tue-student/scholarships-and-grants/tue-scholarship-for-excellence-shaping-the-future-of-microchip-innovation (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 31 October 2026
Information backed: Other conditions
Meet the specific admission requirements of the Master’s program to which you have applied.
www.tue.nl/en/education/become-a-tue-student/scholarships-and-grants/tue-scholarship-for-excellence-shaping-the-future-of-microchip-innovation (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 31 October 2026
Information backed: Other conditions
Have not completed higher education (university or university of applied sciences) in the Netherlands (exchange programs are allowed).
www.tue.nl/en/education/become-a-tue-student/scholarships-and-grants/tue-scholarship-for-excellence-shaping-the-future-of-microchip-innovation (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 31 October 2026
Information backed: Other conditions
Will meet all requirements for obtaining a Dutch entry visa and residence permit.
www.tue.nl/en/education/become-a-tue-student/scholarships-and-grants/tue-scholarship-for-excellence-shaping-the-future-of-microchip-innovation (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 31 October 2026
Information backed: Other conditions
Are not applying for a joint Master’s with Tilburg University (JADS) or a European Double Degree program.
www.tue.nl/en/education/become-a-tue-student/scholarships-and-grants/tue-scholarship-for-excellence-shaping-the-future-of-microchip-innovation (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 31 October 2026
Information backed: Other conditions
Have not been admitted based on an admission decision from a previous intake.
www.tue.nl/en/education/become-a-tue-student/scholarships-and-grants/tue-scholarship-for-excellence-shaping-the-future-of-microchip-innovation (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 31 October 2026
Information backed: Applications close
Submit your complete application by 1 January 2027, 23:59 CET.
www.tue.nl/en/education/become-a-tue-student/scholarships-and-grants/tue-scholarship-for-excellence-shaping-the-future-of-microchip-innovation (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 31 October 2026
Information backed: Results announced
The TU/e International Office confirms the selections by the end of March 2027 and will inform the selected candidates.
www.tue.nl/en/education/become-a-tue-student/scholarships-and-grants/tue-scholarship-for-excellence-shaping-the-future-of-microchip-innovation (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 31 October 2026
Information backed: Studies start
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.
www.tue.nl/en/education/become-a-tue-student/scholarships-and-grants/tue-scholarship-for-excellence-shaping-the-future-of-microchip-innovation (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 31 October 2026
Information backed: dates.timezone
Submit your complete application by 1 January 2027, 23:59 CET.
www.tue.nl/en/education/become-a-tue-student/scholarships-and-grants/tue-scholarship-for-excellence-shaping-the-future-of-microchip-innovation (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 31 October 2026
Information backed: Application fee
Students with a foreign education pay an application fee of € 100 for each application.
www.tue.nl/en/education/become-a-tue-student/tuition-fees-and-other-study-costs (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 31 October 2026
Information backed: Length of the funding
€7,500 per academic year, for two years (if enrolled and meeting the study progress requirements).
www.tue.nl/en/education/become-a-tue-student/scholarships-and-grants/tue-scholarship-for-excellence-shaping-the-future-of-microchip-innovation (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 31 October 2026
Information backed: What is left for you to pay
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
www.tue.nl/en/education/become-a-tue-student/scholarships-and-grants/tue-scholarship-for-excellence-shaping-the-future-of-microchip-innovation (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 31 October 2026
Information backed: Allowance
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).
www.tue.nl/en/education/become-a-tue-student/scholarships-and-grants/tue-scholarship-for-excellence-shaping-the-future-of-microchip-innovation (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 31 October 2026
Information backed: Funding
Students with a Non EEA nationality who have been admitted to a TU/e Bachelor's or Master's program based on a non-Dutch previous education, pay a guarantee fee in advance to confirm that they will enroll at the TU/e.
www.tue.nl/en/education/become-a-tue-student/tuition-fees-and-other-study-costs (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 31 October 2026
Information backed: Kind of funding
These scholarships are funded by the national Beethoven Program, a strategic investment from the Dutch government to accelerate innovation in the microchip sector.
www.tue.nl/en/education/become-a-tue-student/scholarships-and-grants/tue-scholarship-for-excellence-shaping-the-future-of-microchip-innovation (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 31 October 2026
Information backed: Step 1
Apply for a Master’s program (or one of its tracks) in one of the eligible departments.
www.tue.nl/en/education/become-a-tue-student/scholarships-and-grants/tue-scholarship-for-excellence-shaping-the-future-of-microchip-innovation (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 31 October 2026
Information backed: Step 2
Submit your complete application by 1 January 2027, 23:59 CET.
www.tue.nl/en/education/become-a-tue-student/scholarships-and-grants/tue-scholarship-for-excellence-shaping-the-future-of-microchip-innovation (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 31 October 2026
Information backed: Step 3
Confirm in your application that you would like to be considered for the scholarship and include a brief motivation explaining why you believe you are a strong candidate.
www.tue.nl/en/education/become-a-tue-student/scholarships-and-grants/tue-scholarship-for-excellence-shaping-the-future-of-microchip-innovation (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 31 October 2026
Information backed: Step 4
Meet all scholarship eligibility requirements listed above.
www.tue.nl/en/education/become-a-tue-student/scholarships-and-grants/tue-scholarship-for-excellence-shaping-the-future-of-microchip-innovation (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 31 October 2026

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