The Kipaji Scholarship Fund was established specifically for bright students from developing nations. Students from these nations may have the potential but not the financial resources to attend the University of Twente. The scholarship is intended to provide further assistance to UTS scholarship students.
The Kipaji Scholarship Fund was established specifically for talented students from the DAC’s list of Least Developed Countries and Other Low Income Countries. Students from these nations may have the potential but not the financial resources to attend the University of Twente. Students who are also recipients of a University of Twente Scholarship are eligible for the Kipaji Scholarship. The Kipaji scholarship is not available through the UT application procedure. Those who are interested should specify in their UTS motivation letter that they also want to be considered for the Kipaji scholarship if they match the criteria.
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)
UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE SCHOLARSHIP VALUE
- up to € 12,000
- Have a look at the overview of the estimated costs of living in the Netherlands (excluding tuition fees).
Please note: This scholarship is meant as a 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.
UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE REQUIREMENTS
In order to qualify for Kipaji Scholarship, applicants should meet all requirements of University of Twente Scholarship. Additionally, applicants must:
- have the nationality of one of the DAC countries (Least Developed Countries & Other Low Income Countries)
- have obtained a BSc in their home country or neighbouring country (not a BSc from the UT)
- 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 programme (average of 8).
- 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 UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE SCHOLARSHIP
In order to be eligible for Kipaji Scholarship you need to be a recipient of a University of Twente Scholarship. For the specific requirements of UTS, please refer to the UTS website.
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.
Deadline: 1 May 2024
APPLY HERE
For more information visit the official Website