✨ Should I Apply for Wageningen University Excellence Programme?
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Low (Extremely competitive)
Competition
🌍 Overview
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Award Amount
Approximately €50,000 to €55,000 (total value over 2 years)
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Duration
24 months (2 years)
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Deadline
February 1st (for the September intake)
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Fields
All Master of Science programmes offered at Wageningen University & Research
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Awards/Year
Approximately 10 awards per year
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Study Country
Netherlands
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Provider
Wageningen University & Research (WUR)
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Acceptance
Less than 2% of international applicants
The Wageningen University Excellence Programme is aimed at attracting the world's most talented students to the Netherlands. It targets high-achieving non-EEA students and provides comprehensive financial support for two years of Master's study in fields related to life sciences, environmental studies, and social sciences.
👥 Who Should Apply
Open to excellent students from outside the European Economic Area who have been (conditionally) admitted to a WUR Master's program and demonstrate a high GPA (First Class Honours or equivalent).
🏛️ Host University
Wageningen University & Research
🤝 Sponsor
Wageningen University & Research
🔬 Fields of Study
All Master of Science programmes offered at Wageningen University & Research
✨ Key Benefits
The scholarship covers the full tuition fee, a monthly living allowance, a one-time travel allowance, visa costs, and health insurance for the two-year MSc program.
🎯 Target Students
International Students (Non-EEA/Non-Swiss)
🏷 Tags
Master's
Netherlands
Excellence
Agriculture
Environment
Food Science
Fully Funded
💸 Funding Breakdown
Tuition
100% of the tuition fee for the full duration of the program
Living Stipend
Monthly allowance for living expenses (approx. €1,100 per month)
✈️ Travel: Covers one-time travel costs (return flight ticket)
🏠 Accommodation: Included within the monthly living stipend
💊 Health Insurance: Full coverage for health and liability insurance (AON Student Insurance)
🔄 Renewable: Yes
💳 App Fee: €100 (General university application fee, may be waived for some countries)
🎓 Tuition Coverage
100% of the tuition fee for the full duration of the program
🏠 Living Stipend
Monthly allowance for living expenses (approx. €1,100 per month)
🏡 Accommodation
Included within the monthly living stipend
✈️ Travel Allowance
Covers one-time travel costs (return flight ticket)
💊 Health Insurance
Full coverage for health and liability insurance (AON Student Insurance)
🎁 Other Benefits
Costs of visa and residence permit, and participation in the Wageningen Graduate Schools activities
📋 Renewal Conditions
Contingent upon maintaining high academic performance (GPA) during the first year of study.
✅ Eligibility Requirements
🌍 Eligible Nationalities
Non-EU/EFTA citizens who have applied for an MSc program and belong to the top 5% of their graduating class.
🎓 Academic Level
Master's Degree (MSc)
📊 Minimum GPA
GPA of 80% or higher (or First Class Honours equivalent)
🗣️ English Requirement
IELTS 6.5 (min. 6.0 in speaking), TOEFL iBT 92 (min. 23 in speaking), or Cambridge CAE/CPE
💼 Work Experience
Not required but considered an asset
🏆 Leadership
Not mandatory but evidence of extracurricular excellence is preferred
💰 Financial Need
Not a primary selection criterion; focus is on academic merit
🎯 Target Students
International Students (Non-EEA/Non-Swiss)
📝 Application Requirements
Essay / SOP
Yes (Motivation Statement is part of the standard MSc application)
Rec Letters
Yes (Two reference letters from academic or professional supervisors)
Interview
Yes (Shortlisted candidates are invited for an online interview)
Application Fee
€100 (General university application fee, may be waived for some countries)
Documents Required
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport / National ID
- Yes (Two reference letters from academic or professional supervisors) Recommendation Letters
- CV / Resume
- Personal Statement / Essays
- IELTS 6.5 (min. 6.0 in speaking), TOEFL iBT 92 (min. 23 in speaking), or Cambridge CAE/CPE
- Interview: Yes (Shortlisted candidates are invited for an online interview)
- Min GPA: GPA of 80% or higher (or First Class Honours equivalent)
📋 Application Process
Ensure you apply for the MSc program well before the Feb 1 deadline. Focus your motivation on how your studies will contribute to 'Healthy Food and Living Environment'.
💡 Insider Tip: Only students invited by the university can participate in the selection process; there is no separate application form for the scholarship itself.