University of Twente Kipaji Scholarships for Least Developed & Low Income Countries 

The University of Twente is officially inviting applications for Kipaji Scholarships to enroll in master’s degree programs for the academic year 2024.

In order to be eligible students must have the nationality of one of the DAC countries (Least Developed Countries & Other Low-Income Countries).

About the University of Twente

The University of Twente is a university where local and international students can pursue their undergraduate, masters, PhD, and research studies, located in Enschede, Netherlands.

It offers research and degree programmes in the social and behavioral sciences and in engineering.

In keeping with its entrepreneurial spirit, the University is committed to making an economic and social contribution to the region of the Netherlands where it is based.

Applicants comply with the general English language test requirement Academic IELTS 6.5 (or TOEFL iBT of 90) and an additional 6.0 (TOEFL iBT 20) on the sub-score of speaking skills are eligible to apply.

What You Need To Know About This Scholarship

The Kipaji Scholarship Fund is founded especially for talented students from countries with upcoming economies, like in parts of South America, Africa, and Asia.

This relates specifically to the DAC countries. Students from these countries could have the potential, but not the means to study at the University of Twente.

Kipaji Scholarship support students who also receive a University of Twente Scholarship.

The Kipaji Scholarship Fund was founded by a couple of alumni and relations of the University of Twente and is also supported by the staff and alumni of the University of Twente.

With an annual fundraising campaign, alumni and employees are asked to support this scholarship fund.

Please note: The Kipaji Scholarship is not available for current UT students. This programme is also not available for Master’s programmes at the Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC)

Course Level

Scholarships are available to candidates seeking to pursue a Master degree programme.

Study Subject

Scholarships are awarded in the following subjects:

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  • Applied Mathematics
  • Applied Physics
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Business Administration
  • Business Information Technology
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering and Management
  • Communication Studies
  • Computer Science
  • Construction Management and Engineering
  • Educational Science and Technology
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Embedded Systems
  • European Studies
  • Health Sciences
  • Human Media Interaction
  • Industrial Design Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering and Management
  • Environmental and Energy Management
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Methodology and Statistics for the Behavioural, Biomedical and Social Sciences
  • Nanotechnology
  • Philosophy of Science, Technology, and Society
  • Public Administration
  • Science Education and Communication
  • Sustainable Energy Technology
  • Systems and Control
  • Telematics

Scholarship Award: Scholarship offers:

  • Up to €12,000
  • Have a look at the overview of the estimated costs of living in the Netherlands (excluding tuition fees)

Scholarship can be taken in

University of Twente, Netherlands

Eligibility

In order to qualify for Kipaji Scholarship, applicants should meet all requirements of the University of Twente Scholarship. Additionally, applicants must

  • Have the nationality of one of the DAC countries (Least Developed Countries & Other Low-Income Countries)
  • Receive a (partial) University of Twente Scholarship. The Kipaji Scholarship can ensure that they receive a full scholarship.
  • Have achieved good grades for their pre-master program (average of 8).
  • Add to their motivation letter for the University of Twente Scholarship 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.

Nationalities Eligible for Kipaji Scholarship:

In order to be eligible students must have the nationality of one of the DAC countries (Least Developed Countries & Other Low-Income Countries). Countries such as the ones listed below.

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  • Afghanistan
  • Angola
  • Bangladesh
  • Benin
  • Bhutan
  • Burkina Faso
  • Burundi
  • Cambodia
  • Central African Republic
  • Chad
  • Comoros
  • Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
  • The Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Djibouti,
  • Equatorial Guinea Eritrea
  • Ethiopia
  • The Gambia
  • Guinea, Guinea-Bissau
  • Haiti, Kenya, Kiribati
  • Lao People’s Democratic Republic
  • Lesotho
  • Liberia
  • Madagascar
  • Malawi
  • Mali
  • Mauritania, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Rwanda
  • Sao Tome and Principe
  • Senegal
  • Sierra Leone
  • Solomon Islands
  • Somalia
  • South Sudan
  • Sudan
  • Tajikistan
  • Tanzania
  • Timor-Leste
  • Togo
  • Tuvalu
  • Uganda
  • Vanuatu
  • Yemen
  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have achieved good grades for their pre-master programme (average of 8).

English language Requirements: English Language Requirement: Applicants required General English language test requirement Academic IELTS 6.5 (or TOEFL iBT of 90) and an additional 6.0 (TOEFL iBT 20) on the subscore of speaking skills.

How to Apply

You need to apply for University of Twente Scholarship (UTS) in order to be eligible for Kipaji Scholarship. For the specific requirements of UTS, have a look at the UTS website.

Add to your motivation letter for the University of Twente Scholarship 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 that you also apply for Kipaji Scholarship. No additional steps have to be taken.

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Application Deadline: 1 May 2022

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