The IHE Delft Water and Development Partnership Programme, funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, offers scholarships to support capacity building and the development of a network of water professionals in focus regions and countries. These scholarships are available in full and partial forms, covering the total cost of the MSc Programme in Water and Sustainable Development, including tuition fees, insurance, international travel costs, and a monthly allowance of EURO 1,115 for living and accommodation expenses during the study period.
About IHE Delft:
- IHE Delft Institute for Water Education is the largest international graduate water education facility globally, based in Delft, the Netherlands. It offers fully accredited MSc and PhD degrees in collaboration with partner universities.
UNESCO/IHE Delft MENA Scholarship:
- Aim and Benefits: The scholarship covers the total cost of the MSc Programme in Water and Sustainable Development, including tuition fees, an allowance of EURO 1,115 per month for living expenses, insurance, international travel costs, and accommodation during the complete study period.
- Requirements for Qualification:
- Academic admission to the MSc Programme in Water and Sustainable Development.
- Living and/or working in one of the eligible countries.
- Agreement to conduct MSc research in their country/region associated with one of the projects implemented by the Programme.
- Active participation in and contribution to the seminars organized for the learning networks of the Programme.
- Confirmation to return to the country of origin or another priority country of the programme.
- Selection Criteria:
- Strong priority to female candidates.
- Strong motivation, as evidenced by answering 5 motivation questions in the online application.
- Strong academic background.
- Preference to candidates with relevant work experience.
- Eligible Countries: The scholarship is open to nationals from the Middle East, Horn of Africa, Sahel, and Small Island Development States (SIDS).
How to Apply:
- Visit the scholarship application portal.
- Apply for admission to the MSc Programme in Water and Sustainable Development.
- If you are a national from one of the eligible countries, you will automatically be considered for the scholarship.
- The application deadline is June 1, 2024.
- You will receive the outcome of your scholarship selection by July 1, 2024.
Required Documents:
- Complete Application Form.
- Academic Transcripts.
- Bachelor’s/Diploma Certificate (Masters).
- Personal Statement.
- Recommendation Letters.
- Proof of English Language Proficiency.
This scholarship program is a significant opportunity for students from eligible countries to pursue their MSc in Water and Sustainable Development at IHE Delft, with financial support covering a substantial portion of the program’s costs. It aims to empower the next generation of water professionals, fostering a network of experts committed to sustainable development and water management in their home countries 14.
For more details,visit IHE Delft website
