SIDS Scholarships 2026 – Fully Funded MSc in Water and Sustainable Development for Small Island Developing States @IHE Delft Institute for Water Education

Overview

The SIDS Scholarships at IHE Delft offer fully funded MSc degrees in Water and Sustainable Development for early-career professionals from Small Island Developing States (SIDS), aiming to build capacity to address water challenges in their home regions.

Benefits

• Full tuition coverage
• Health insurance
• International travel costs
• Monthly living allowance of approximately €1,220 per month

About the MSc in Water and Sustainable Development

This program integrates interdisciplinary approaches to water science, policy, and sustainability, offering a regular track (one year) and a research variant (two years). Students will engage with themes such as water governance, environmental systems, sustainable infrastructure, and community resilience.

Eligibility

• National of one of the eligible Small Island Developing States (e.g., Belize, Fiji, Jamaica, Maldives, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Vanuatu).
• Must have academic admission to the MSc programme in Water and Sustainable Development at IHE Delft.
• Must be living and/or working in an eligible SIDS country.
• Must agree to conduct MSc research in their home country or region.
• Must participate in and contribute to seminars organized by the programme’s learning networks.
• Must commit to returning to their home country or another priority country after their studies.

Selection Criteria

• Strong academic background and demonstrated potential for leadership.
• High motivation.
• Relevant work experience in water management, environmental planning, or sustainable development.
• A strong case for co-funding (for partial scholarships).
• Emphasis on gender balance, with priority given to female applicants.

How to Apply

Applicants must first apply for admission to the MSc Programme in Water and Sustainable Development at IHE Delft. Eligible candidates are automatically assessed for scholarship consideration upon receiving their academic admission letter. Required documents include academic transcripts, degree certificates, English proficiency results (if applicable), two letters of recommendation (one from an employer), and a detailed motivation statement.

Deadline

1 June 2025