Wageningen University Scholarships 2027–2028 in the Netherlands: Fully Funded and Tuition-Fee Opportunities for International Master’s Students

Overview

Wageningen University & Research (WUR) offers multiple funding opportunities for prospective international master’s students for the 2027–2028 academic year. The main scholarship options include the Wageningen University Excellence Programme, the Africa Scholarship Programme, and the Anne van den Ban Fund. These opportunities differ in scope, ranging from partial tuition-fee waivers to comprehensive funding covering living expenses and travel.

Benefits

• Wageningen University Excellence Programme: Provides a full tuition-fee waiver for the normal 24-month duration of the MSc programme. It does not cover living expenses, travel, health insurance, or residence permit charges.
• Africa Scholarship Programme: Offers comprehensive financial support for African students over 24 months, including full tuition fees, a living allowance, return travel, visa-related costs, and health insurance.
• Anne van den Ban Fund: Delivers extensive funding for students from developing countries, featuring tuition coverage and a living allowance for 24 months, travel expenses, visa costs, and health insurance.

Eligibility

• Candidates must apply for an eligible Wageningen University master’s programme starting in September 2027.
• Applicants must hold an excellent academic record, a first-class honours bachelor’s degree, and a minimum GPA equivalent to 80%.
• English-language admission requirements must be fully satisfied before the deadline.
• Candidates must have completed their bachelor’s degree and uploaded their official diploma before the deadline.
• Citizenship criteria vary by programme (e.g., non-EU/EFTA for the Excellence Programme, African citizenship for the Africa Scholarship Programme, and developing-country status for the Anne van den Ban Fund).
• Enrolled current students of Wageningen University are not eligible.

How to Apply

The principal scholarships are invitation-based, meaning applicants cannot submit a separate direct application for funding. Candidates must complete the following steps:

1. Explore eligible master’s programmes matching your academic and career goals at Wageningen University.
2. Review programme-specific admission prerequisites and prepare required documents such as academic transcripts, a CV, a motivation statement, and proof of English proficiency.
3. Submit a complete master’s admission application before the final deadline.
4. Secure unconditional admission to the chosen MSc programme.
5. Await evaluation by the Wageningen University Scholarship Selection Committee, which will contact shortlisted or selected candidates by email around March or April 2027.

Deadline

The principal application deadline for master’s admission and scholarship consideration is before 1 December 2026.