The 2026 UNESCO IHE Delft Rotary Scholarship offers fully funded opportunities for outstanding postgraduate students to study at the IHE Delft Institute for Water Education in the Netherlands. This highly competitive scholarship covers full tuition, living stipends, travel expenses, visa costs, and health insurance.
This guide explains the scholarship benefits, eligibility criteria, required documents, and a complete step-by-step application process for interested applicants.
Scholarship Summary
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Host Country: Netherlands
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Study Abroad: Yes (Europe)
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Level: Master’s Degree
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Eligible Countries: All countries
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Funding Type: Fully Funded
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Benefits: Tuition, Stipends, Travel, Medical Insurance
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Deadline: April 1, 2026
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Scholarship Alerts: Get Updates on WhatsApp — Click HERE
About the UNESCO IHE Delft Rotary Scholarship
The IHE Delft–Rotary partnership was established to strengthen global capacity in tackling water and sanitation challenges. Since 2012, over 150 scholarships have been awarded to professionals from developing and emerging countries.
Each year, Rotary Clubs worldwide nominate exceptional students who have been admitted into IHE Delft’s MSc Programme in Water and Sustainable Development.
The scholarship promotes strong ties between Rotary members and skilled water professionals who will return to their communities to implement sustainable water and sanitation solutions.
Available Study Tracks
Successful applicants must gain admission into one of the following tracks under the MSc Programme in Water and Sustainable Development:
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Water and Health
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Water, Food, and Energy
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Water Resources and Ecosystems Health
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Water Hazards, Risks, and Climate
Scholarship Benefits
The 2026 UNESCO IHE Delft Rotary Scholarship covers:
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✔️ Full Tuition Fees
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✔️ Monthly Living Stipend
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✔️ Travel Costs
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✔️ Visa Costs
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✔️ Medical/Health Insurance
This full funding ensures that scholars can focus completely on their academic and professional development.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the 2026 UNESCO IHE Delft Rotary Scholarship, applicants must:
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Receive academic admission into the IHE Delft MSc Programme in Water and Sustainable Development.
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Apply for one of the four eligible thematic tracks.
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Be interviewed and selected by a local Rotary Club in their country of residence.
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Complete the joint Rotary/IHE Delft scholarship application with the sponsoring club.
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Meet all IHE Delft academic and language requirements.
Step-by-Step Application Process
Follow the steps below to apply for the 2026 cycle:
Step 1: Apply for Admission
Submit your admission application to the IHE Delft Master’s Programme before
➡️ April 1, 2026
Step 2: Locate a Rotary Club
Search early for a nearby Rotary Club in your city or country.
Step 3: Request Sponsorship
Approach the club and ask them to nominate you for the Rotary Scholarship.
Step 4: Complete the Application Form
You and your sponsoring Rotary Club must jointly complete the scholarship application form.
Step 5: Submit Application
Your Rotary Club submits the final application to the Rotary/IHE Delft Selection Committee by
➡️ April 15, 2026
Step 6: Await Results
All applicants will be notified of the selection outcome by
➡️ May 15, 2026
Step 7: Final Approval
Final confirmation is granted by The Rotary Foundation by
➡️ July 1, 2026
Available Courses
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Water and Health
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Water, Food & Energy
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Water Resources & Ecosystems Health
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Water Hazards, Risks & Climate
How to Apply
Click the link below to begin your admission and scholarship process:
Deadline
🗓 April 1, 2026
