FirstRand IHE Delft Water Education scholarship

Brief Description

The FirstRand IHE Delft Water Education scholarship is a prestigious and fully-funded scholarship program offered by the IHE Delft Institute for Water Education. It aims to support and nurture talented water professionals from developing countries, allowing them to pursue postgraduate studies in the field of water at the renowned institute.

Host Institution(s)

The scholarship is hosted by the IHE Delft Institute for Water Education in partnership with the FirstRand Foundation. IHE Delft is the world’s leading international educational institute for water, dedicated to solving global water challenges through education, research, and innovation.

Level/Field of Study

The scholarship is available for postgraduate studies in the fields of water management, sanitation, environment, and infrastructure development. It covers the following programs offered by IHE Delft: MSc in Water Management, MSc in Sanitation, MSc in Environmental Science, MSc in Hydrology and Water Resources, MSc in Hydraulic Engineering and River Basin Development, MSc in Water Science and Engineering, and MSc in Urban Water and Sanitation.

Number of Awards

The FirstRand IHE Delft Water Education scholarship offers four fully-funded positions per academic year.

Target Group

The scholarship is open to talented and passionate individuals from developing countries, who have a proven commitment to improving water-related issues in their home countries.

Scholarship Value/Inclusions

The scholarship covers all tuition fees, accommodation, and living expenses for the duration of the selected program. Additionally, it provides travel costs, health insurance, and a small monthly allowance. The total value of the scholarship is approximately 240,000 euros.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the scholarship,

• Applicants must have an unconditional academic acceptance for one of the eligible courses at IHE Delft.
• They must also be from a developing country and have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field with a good academic record.
• Additionally, applicants should have at least two years of work experience in water or related fields and a proven commitment to improving water management in their home country.

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Application Instructions

Interested applicants must first submit an application for admission to one of the eligible programs at IHE Delft. Once they receive an offer of admission, they can apply for the scholarship. The application for the scholarship includes a motivation letter, curriculum vitae, and two recommendation letters.

Official Website

To learn more about the FirstRand IHE Delft Water Education scholarship, including eligibility criteria, application process, and deadlines, please visit the official website.