University of Twente Kipaji Masters Scholarships 2025/2026 for Students from Developing Countries

 The Kipaji Scholarship Fund is founded especially for talented students from countries with upcoming economies, like parts of South America, Africa, and Asia.

Application Deadline: 1st May, 2025

Offered Annually? Yes

Eligible Countries: 

Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kenya, Kiribati, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

To be taken at (country): The Netherlands

About the Award: 

The Kipaji Scholarship Fund was founded by a couple of alumni and relatives of the University of Twente and is also supported by the staff and alumni of the University of Twente. With an annual fundraising campaign, alumni and employees are asked to support this scholarship fund.

Type: Masters

Eligibility: 

In order to qualify for the Kipaji Scholarship, applicants should meet all requirements of the University of Twente Scholarship. Additionally, applicants must

• have the nationality of one of the DAC countries (Least Developed Countries & Other Low-Income Countries)
• receive a (partial) University of Twente Scholarship. The Kipaji Scholarship can ensure that they receive a full scholarship.
• have achieved good grades for their pre-master programme (average of 8).
• add to their motivation letter for the University of Twente Scholarship how they intend to use their studies at the University of Twente to increase/enhance the scientific level or for entrepreneurial purposes in their home country.

Number of Awardees: Not specified

Value of Scholarship: up to €12,000

Duration of Scholarship: two years

How to Apply for the Kipaji Scholarship: 

You need to apply for the University of Twente Scholarship (UTS) in order to be eligible for the Kipaji Scholarship. For the specific requirements of UTS, have a look at the UTS website.

Add to your motivation letter for the University of Twente Scholarship how you intend to use your studies at the University of Twente to increase/enhance the scientific level or for entrepreneurial purposes in their home country. Please indicate in your motivation letter that you also applying for the Kipaji Scholarship. No additional steps have to be taken.

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