The Rotary Foundation and IHE Delft Institute for Water Education have offered a great opportunity for international students willing to conduct their Master’s degree in the Netherlands or a country where the Rotary Branch is established and near the applicant’s home country.

Do not miss this opportunity if you want to study your master degree in Water and Sustainable Development in one of the thematics Water and Health, Water Resources and Ecosystems Health, Water Hazards, Risks, and Climate in the Netherlands.

Description: 

The MSc Programme in Water and Sustainable Development targets early and mid-career water professionals with a recognized BSc degree who want to gain knowledge and skills to tackle water challenges while enhancing their career opportunities within the water sector or related organizations.

Applicants will be engaged with the local cultural and Rotary-related programs during the academic performance. The main object of this scholarship is to devise, plan and implement solutions in developing countries. The applicants will be sponsored by a fully funded scholarship with a long-term productive relationship between Rotarians and highly skilled water and sanitation professionals in their home country.

Rotary is an international business, professional and community leaders, organization, which aims to provide humanitarian help and services to building peace and goodwill around the world.

IHE Delft Institute for Water Education is also one of the international institutions in postgraduate water education within the UN system in the world and provides an outstanding education for Master’s of Science degrees and PhD

Details of the Rotary Scholarship for Water and Sanitation Professionals:

Level of study: Master degree

Admission application deadline: 15 April 2026

Scholarship Deadline: 15  May 2026

Final Result announcement:  1 July 2026

Start of program: October 1, 2026

Duration: 2026 to 2028

Location: Netherlands

Host institute: IHE Delft Institute for Water Education and Rotary International Organization

Fields of study:

• Water and Health
• Water, Food and Energy
• Water Resources and Ecosystems Health
• Water Hazards, Risks, and Climate

Scholarship amount:

The Global Grant for the Rotary Scholarship for Water and Sanitation at IHE Delft covers the expense of US$ 36,377 as follows:

• Tuition – 18,164
• Insurance 800
• Residence permit 284
• Accommodation and cost of living 17,129

The following items are eligible for funding:

• •  Passport/visa
  •  Inoculations
  • Travel expenses (as specified in the grant terms and conditions)
  • School supplies
  • Tuition
  • School fees, including any health insurance required by the study
    institution
  • Room and board
  • Household supplies
  • Language training courses (but not if university admission is
    contingent on improvement of language skills)
  • Local transportation expenses

The scholarship will not fund the following expenses:

• Expenses incurred before the application is approved
• Vehicles and related expenses
• Expenses for spouses and dependents
• Housing/living expenses in the home country during the
  scholarship period
• Taxes owed as a result of receiving the scholarship
•  Medical care
•  Furniture
•  Entertainment
•  Personal travel
•  Expenses related to Rotary events

Eligibilities:

• Applicants must apply to one of the following programs:
  • Urban Water and Sanitation, Water Management and Governance, Water Science and Engineering.
• Applicants must have a good academic record.
• Must have professional experience in related areas.
• Good leadership skills.
• Must be committed to return to their home country after completion of his/her degree.

Similar: 

• University of Bradford Rotary Peace Fellowship 2022-23 in the UK
• 130 Fully-Funded Rotary Peace Fellowship (Master and Professional Development)

Required documents:

• Scholarship application form
• Update Curriculum vitae
• Acceptance letter from IHE Delft

How to apply:

Applicants should follow the steps below:

1. Apply for an eligible master’s program at IHE DELFT before the deadline.  Apply to Master of Science in Water and Sustainable Development
2.  find a Rotary club close to his/her location and ask them to nominate him/her.
3. Download and complete the Rotary scholarship application form. The form should be completed by both the applicant and the Rotary club.
4. Send the requested documents to rotary.ihescholarship@gmail.com

Note: The applicants must be typed, and handwritten will not be accepted.

NOTE: Applicants should be nominated by a local rotary club and the application of the applicants should be sent to the Rotary/IHE Delft Committed along with the Resume and Admission letter of IHE

Download the application form from the attachment below.

Apply to master’s program

For further details and information, please visit the Rotary Scholarship Website 

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