University of Twente Kipaji Scholarship for Foreign Students

Candidates are invited to apply for the 2027/2028 University of Twente Kipaji Scholarship. This fund is reserved specifically for talented students from least developed countries and other low-income nations on the DAC list. These scholars often possess immense potential but lack the financial means to study at the University of Twente without additional support.

The scholarship is designed exclusively for those who have already secured a University of Twente Scholarship (UTS). Students cannot apply directly through the main UT system; instead, they must indicate their interest in the UTS motivation letter if they meet the specific criteria. It serves as an additional layer of financial security for students from emerging economies.

Created by a couple of alumni and supported by current staff and relations, the Kipaji Scholarship Fund relies on an annual fundraising campaign to sustain its mission. Please note that this program is not available for current UT students or those enrolled in the Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC).

Founded in 1961, the University of Twente (University of Twente – UT) is a public technical university located in Enschede, the Netherlands. The university mainly offers English-taught bachelor’s and master’s degree programs focused on technology. With nearly 30% of its student body from abroad, the university has students from 80 different countries.

Programme Details

• Host Institution: University of Twente in the Netherlands.
• Fields of Study: Eligible master’s degree programs (Please check the list below).
• Number of awards: Not specified.
• Duration: Up to two years (contingent on meeting grade requirements).
• Target group: Open to citizens of the following countries: Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo – Kinshasa, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Laos, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Niger, North Korea, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, São Tomé & Príncipe, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia.

University of Twente Kipaji Scholarship Benefits

The Scholarship will provide selected candidates with up to € 12,000. Please note that this scholarship is meant as compensation for study-related costs. It is up to the scholarship student to decide how to spend the money. No costs (e.g., tuition fees) will be paid on your behalf.

Have a look at the overview of the estimated costs of living in the Netherlands (excluding tuition fees) to gauge if this amount covers your needs.

Eligible Master’s Programmes

Below is the list of master’s programs that are eligible for the university of Twente Kipaji scholarship.

1. Applied Mathematics
2. Applied Physics
3. Biomedical Engineering
4. Business Administration
5. Business Information Technology
6. Chemical Science & Engineering
7. Civil Engineering & Management
8. Communication Science
9. Computer Science
10. Construction Management & Engineering
11. Educational Science & Technology
12. Electrical Engineering
13. Embedded Systems
14. Environmental & Energy Management
15. European Studies
16. Health Sciences
17. Industrial Design Engineering
18. Industrial Engineering & Management
19. Interaction Technology
20. Mechanical Engineering
21. Nanotechnology
22. Philosophy of Science, Technology & Society
23. Psychology
24. Public Administration
25. Robotics
26. Science Education
27. Sustainable Energy Technology
28. Technical Medicine
29. Water Technology.

University of Twente Kipaji Scholarship Eligibility

To apply for the University of Twente Kipaji Scholarship, candidates must meet all requirements of the University of Twente Scholarship. Additionally, applicants must:

1. have the nationality of one of the countries listed above;
2. have obtained a BSc in their home country or neighboring country (not a BSc from the UT);
3. receive a (partial) University of Twente Scholarship. The Kipaji Scholarship can ensure that they receive a full scholarship;
4. have achieved good grades for their pre-master program (average of 8);
5. submit a motivation letter stating how they intend to use their studies at the University of Twente to increase/enhance the scientific level or for entrepreneurial purposes in their home country.

How to Apply for the Kipaji Scholarship

Interested applicants who would like to apply for Kipaji Scholarship need to be a recipient of the University of Twente Scholarship (UTS).

The faculty of the programme nominates you for a Kipaji Scholarship. Upon request from the faculty, you may need to submit a motivation letter stating how you intend to use your studies at the University of Twente to increase/enhance the scientific level or for entrepreneurial purposes in their home country. Please indicate in your motivation letter for the UTS scholarship that you also wish to apply for Kipaji Scholarship when you meet the criteria.

The application deadline is April 1, 2027. Please visit the official page for more details on the University of Twente Kipaji Scholarship.