The Excellence Programme is initiated by Wageningen University & Research to attract excellent students for a Master’s programme, and who might have the potential to do a PhD after their MSc graduation. In Wageningen or elsewhere.
Available scholarships: 10
Application deadline for MSc programme: 1 February 2022
Start MSc programme: 1 September 2022 or February 2023
Components of the scholarship:
A tuition fee waiver for the duration of the programme (24 months)
A budget for one seminar in Europe (travel, stay, registration fee)
A budget for participation in the ‘reach your full potential programme’
Requirements:
You come from a country outside the European Economic Area (and Switzerland)
You have applied for one of the MSc programmes at Wageningen University & Research before 1 February 2022. Please see: How can I apply for the master’s programme?
You have a high GPA of 80% or higher. A First Class honours BSc graduation or equivalent is required
One or two letter(s) of recommendation uploaded during your MSc application; written by a dean, teacher or academic supervisor that demonstrates your affinity and talent for academic research
Selection procedure
The selection procedure for this scholarship is based on invitation. It’s not possible to apply directly.
Step 1: Apply for an MSc programme before 1 February, 2022
Step 2: Invitation to apply
Step 3: Result of the selection process
Step 4: Updates/changes
Important dates for the Excellence programme at a glance:
1 February 2022: Deadline to apply for an MSc programme
18 April 2022: Invitation of selected candidates to take part in the further selection process (approx. 30 candidates will be selected)
2 May 2022: Deadline for the assignment
16 May 2022: Decision about Skype interviews communicated
19 or 20 May 2022: Skype interviews, if needed
24 May 2022: Results of the selection process communicated
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