Deadline: 1 February 2012
Open to: Bachelor graduates who are willing to apply for Master studies at the University of Technology in Endhoven
Scholarship: Tuition fee waiver, contribution to living expenses of 5,000 euro for both of the two years of the Master’s program
Description
Each year a considerable number of scholarships are awarded by TU/e (University of Technology in Eindhoven) partnered by top international technology companies.Currently ASML, NXP, Océ, Philips and Bosch are all involved in the Amandus H. Lundqvist Scholarship Program (ALSP), named in honor of the former TU/e President. The scholarships are awarded to students with the best grades in their previous education at renowned universities outside the Netherlands.
The TU/e prides itself on its reputation as being the worlds number 1 university for scientific output in cooperation with industry. Furthermore, the region Brainport Eindhoven is one of the most innovative centers for advanced technology in Europe. It has, for example, been the base for the technology giant Phillips Electronics for more than a century. Many more multinational companies have research, development and production facilities close to Eindhoven, including ASML and Océ, two of the ALSP scholarship partners. And in 2011 the Eindhoven region was named the most Intelligent Community in a worldwide survey by the Intelligent Community Forum.
Scholarship
The scholarship covers a period of five years: two years studying for your Master’s degree at TU/e and three years working for the company that sponsors your scholarship. In this way you will also gain international work experience and increase your career opportunities. The scholarships will be awarded to highly talented international students who have an excellent academic record, a high score in the selection tests and in English proficiency.The TU/e will match your academic background and particular skills to the requirements of the international organizations funding your scholarship. The ALSP scholarship consists of a tuition fee waiver and a contribution to living expenses of 5,000 euro for both of the two years of the Master’s program. During the three years of your career launching experience, you will earn a competitive salary.
Eligibility
Students who are eligible should:- have submitted a complete application package for admission to a TU/e Master program before February 1, 2012 for academic year 2012-2013;
- are highly talented, excellent students who have achieved a cumulative GPA above 80% of the scale maximum in their Bachelor degree from an internationally acclaimed university;
- are not eligible for support under the Dutch system of study grants and loans (“Studiefinanciering”). Information on eligibility for this support can be found on this website. Please note that students who need to apply for a MVV for study are not eligible for support under the Dutch system of study grants and loans;
- comply with the Dutch visa criteria (where applicable);
- have not been granted a scholarship by any other scholarship organization.
- Students who are admitted to ANY of the TU/e Master programs automatically take part in the selection procedure for a ALSP scholarship.
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities except the Dutch nationality.
How to apply?
- You cannot apply directly to the ALSP scholarships. You must first apply for a TU/e Master program.
- Your application to a TU/e Master program is also your application for an ALSP scholarship, unless you specify in your online application that you do not wish to be considered for an ALSP scholarship.
Contacts
Education and Student Service Center
P.O. Box 513
5600 MB Eindhoven
The Netherlands
International Office
Telephone: 040 – 247 4747
Email: io@tue.nl
P.O. Box 513
5600 MB Eindhoven
The Netherlands
International Office
Telephone: 040 – 247 4747
Email: io@tue.nl
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