Applications are now open for the IHE Delft Water and Development Partnership Programme (WDPP) Scholarships 2026. This fully funded and partially funded scholarship supports students from selected Small Island Developing States (SIDS) who want to pursue an MSc in Water and Sustainable Development at IHE Delft Institute for Water Education in the Netherlands.
The scholarship deadline is 1 June 2026. There is no application fee.
Key Details:
- Degree Level: Master’s (MSc)
- Host Country: Netherlands
- Host Institution: IHE Delft Institute for Water Education
- Scholarship Type: Full scholarships and partial scholarships
- Application Deadline: 1 June 2026
- Result Announcement: 1 July 2026
- Eligible Nationalities: Only nationals from selected Small Island Developing States (see list below)
- Field of Study: Water and Sustainable Development
- Application Fee: None
What This Scholarship Offers:
This scholarship gives you excellent financial support so you can focus fully on your studies.
Full Scholarship Benefits:
- 100% coverage of tuition fees
- Health insurance
- International travel costs (to and from the Netherlands)
- Monthly living allowance of €1,220 for accommodation and daily expenses
You will also gain:
- High-quality education in water management and sustainability
- Practical research experience in your home country
- Strong professional network with water professionals
- Opportunity to contribute to real projects in your region
Note: Partially fundings are also available.
Programs Available:
This scholarship is available for the following programme:
- MSc in Water and Sustainable Development (Regular Track)
- MSc in Water and Sustainable Development (Research Track)
Eligibility Criteria:
- Be a national of one of the eligible countries (listed below)
- Have academic admission to the MSc Programme in Water and Sustainable Development
- Live or work in one of the eligible countries
- Agree to conduct your MSc research in your home country/region
- Commit to return to your home country after completing the studies
- Submit a strong Employer Statement (as one of your recommendation letters)
- Show strong motivation, good academic record, and preferably relevant work experience
Strong priority is given to female candidates.
Eligible Countries:
Belize, Cabo Verde, Comoros, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Fiji, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Kiribati, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Micronesia, Montserrat, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent & the Grenadines, Samoa, Sao Tome & Principe, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu.
How to Apply:
- Apply for admission to the MSc in Water and Sustainable Development at IHE Delft.
- You do not need a separate scholarship form. You will automatically be considered for the scholarship if you meet the eligibility criteria.
- Prepare a strong application, including your motivation answers and recommendation letters.
- Submit your English language test results before 1 June 2026.
Tip: Apply early and also look for other scholarships in case you need extra funding.
