The University of Twente Kipaji Scholarship is founded especially for talented students from countries with developing countries.
The Kipaji Scholarship is a €12,000 grant awarded to compliment the University of Twente (UTS) Scholarship for students from these countries could have the potential, but not the means to study in the Netherlands.
Duration and Reward
- up to € 12,000
- Have a look at the overview of the estimated costs of living in the Netherlands (excluding tuition fees).
Required Documents
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)
- 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.
Method of Application
- you need to apply and be a recipient of a University of Twente Scholarship.Â
- 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.
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Application Deadline: May 1, 2026
