The strategic partnership between The Rotary Foundation (TRF) and IHE Delft Institute for Water Education aims to tackle the world’s water and sanitation crisis by increasing the number of trained professionals to devise, plan, and implement solutions in developing and emerging countries.
Through this partnership, scholarships are awarded annually for graduate students at IHE Delft’s campus in the Netherlands.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Netherlands
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Living Stipends | Travel Costs
- Deadline: April 15, 2025
Scholarship Details
These scholarships are designed to promote long-term productive relationships between Rotarians and highly skilled water and sanitation professionals in their communities. Since the inception of the partnership in 2012, some 150 scholarships have been awarded.
The strategic partnership between The Rotary Foundation (TRF) and IHE Delft Institute for Water Education aims to tackle the world’s water and sanitation crisis by increasing the number of trained professionals to devise, plan, and implement solutions in developing and emerging countries.
Through this partnership, scholarships are awarded annually for graduate students at IHE Delft’s campus in the Netherlands.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:
The application process is as follows: Rotarians interview and select from local candidates who have already been academically admitted at the IHE Delft Institute for Water Education’s MSc Programme in Water and Sustainable Development, to one of the following thematic tracks:
- Water and Health
- Water, Food and Energy
- Water Resources and Ecosystems Health
- Water Hazards, Risks and Climate
When the candidate is deemed suitable, the sponsoring Rotary Club submits (together with the candidate) a fully completed application form to the joint Rotary/IHE Delft selection committee (details can be found below), copied to the District Governor and District Rotary Foundation Chair of their district.
When a Rotary scholarship has been awarded, the sponsoring Rotary Clubs maintains contact with the scholar throughout his or her studies. The financing of the successful candidates will be managed through Rotary’s Global Grant process.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of the scholarship will receive:
Full Scholarship covering;
- Tuition
- Living Stipends
- Travel Costs
- Medical Insurance
How to apply
- Apply for admission for the IHE Delft Master program in Water and Sustainable Development by 1 April 2025 at the latest
- Early on in the application process, search for your nearest Rotary club
- Approach the club and request to nominate applicant for a Rotary scholarship
- The application form needs to be completed by applicants and by the Rotary Club
- After full completion of the form, the sponsoring Rotary Club submits applicants application to the Rotary/IHE Delft selection committee in The Netherlands by 15 April 2025 at the latest
- After the selection all candidates will be informed about the outcome before 15 May 2025
- Final approval is pending formal endorsement by The Rotary Foundation 1 July 2025
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