funding: 3 full scholarships covering all tuition and living costs
location: IHE Delft, Netherlands
host: Swarovski Foundation + IHE Delft (UN-IHE)
apply-url: https://www.un-ihe.org/education/master-programmes/women-4-water-swarovski-foundation-scholarships
The Women 4 Water initiative, funded by the Swarovski Foundation, offers three full scholarships for female applicants admitted to the one-year MSc programme in Water and Sustainable Development at IHE Delft Institute for Water Education (UN-IHE) in the Netherlands, starting in November 2026. The scholarship aims to advance gender equity and women's leadership in the global water sector.
About the Programme
The MSc in Water and Sustainable Development at IHE Delft targets early and mid-career water professionals who hold a recognised BSc degree and wish to deepen their knowledge and skills to address water challenges. IHE Delft is a UNESCO-IHE institution and one of the world's largest graduate water education institutes.
What the Scholarship Covers
- Full tuition fees for the one-year MSc programme
- Living costs and accommodation support
- Three full scholarships awarded per cohort
- November 2026 programme start
Eligibility
- Female applicants only
- Must be a national of a low- or lower/middle-income country
- Must be currently living and working in such a country
- Must commit to returning to a low- or lower/middle-income country upon completion
- Must have received unconditional academic admission to the MSc in Water and Sustainable Development at IHE Delft
- Must apply for all other available scholarships before the Women 4 Water scholarship
How to Apply
First apply for and receive unconditional academic admission to the regular one-year MSc Programme in Water and Sustainable Development at IHE Delft (starting November 2026). Applications for the Women 4 Water scholarship are then submitted through the IHE Delft scholarship portal. Candidates must also apply for all other relevant scholarships before submitting for this award.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the deadline to apply for the Women 4 Water scholarship?
The deadline is ongoing, with the November 2026 intake. Applications are accepted until further notice. The scholarship is for the one-year MSc programme in Water and Sustainable Development at IHE Delft, starting in November 2026.
What does the Women 4 Water scholarship cover?
The scholarship covers all tuition and living costs for the one-year MSc programme. It is a full scholarship, supporting female applicants admitted to the programme at IHE Delft. The funding is provided by the Swarovski Foundation.
How do I apply for the Women 4 Water scholarship?
First, apply for and receive unconditional academic admission to the regular one-year MSc Programme in Water and Sustainable Development at IHE Delft. Then, submit your application for the Women 4 Water scholarship through the IHE Delft scholarship portal.
What are the eligibility criteria for the Women 4 Water scholarship?
The scholarship is for female applicants admitted to the one-year MSc programme in Water and Sustainable Development at IHE Delft. The MSc programme targets early and mid-career water professionals who hold a recognised BSc degree.
Do I need to apply for other scholarships before submitting my application for the Women 4 Water scholarship?
Yes, candidates must also apply for all other relevant scholarships before submitting their application for the Women 4 Water scholarship. This is a requirement for applying for the Women 4 Water award.
Where can I find more information and apply for the Women 4 Water scholarship?
More information and the application portal can be found at https://www.un-ihe.org/education/master-programmes/women-4-water-swarovski-foundation-scholarships.