What University of Twente Scholarship (UTS) actually covers.
The University of Twente Scholarship (UTS) is a merit-based scholarship for outstanding students from EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA countries, including African students, applying for a Master of Science programme at the University of Twente (UT) in the Netherlands. The scholarship is worth between €3,000 and €22,000 for one year, with the possibility of renewal for two-year programmes. The University of Twente is a leading technical and entrepreneurial university, known for its high-quality engineering, technology, and social science programmes, as well as its innovative research and strong industry links. The UT is situated in the vibrant campus city of Enschede and offers a welcoming international environment with students from over 80 countries. UTS recipients typically belong to the top 5-10% of their class. Applications are reviewed in two rounds, with deadlines of 1 February and 1 May 2026, giving prospective African students flexibility in timing their applications. The scholarship reflects the university's commitment to attracting the world's brightest students and its mission to become one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities.
Who can apply.
Open to masters applicants seeking to study in Netherlands. Eligible nationalities are listed below.
46 more eligible countries — full list available on the official application page.
Every academic discipline is accepted.
This programme does not restrict by field. Research proposals across humanities, sciences, engineering, agriculture, and medicine are all accepted.
From here to submitted.
Scholar Africa helps you discover, shortlist, and track. The application itself is submitted on the provider's site.
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Save itAdd this to your shortlist so we can recommend similar scholarships and remind you of the deadline.
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Prepare your documentsMost providers ask for the same set — transcripts, references, a personal statement, ID. Use the checklist below to track progress across all your applications.
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Apply on the provider's siteSubmit on the provider's site before May 1, 2026.
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Track the outcomeAdd to your tracker so you can update the status as the provider responds (shortlisted, interview, decision).
Document checklist
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Other scholarships worth a parallel application.
Same eligibility window or destination. Many strong applicants apply to three or four programmes per cycle.