Women from underdeveloped nations have a fantastic opportunity to study a fully supported master’s degree in the Netherlands thanks to the Women 4 Water–Swarovski Scholarships. The fellowship, which is funded by the Swarovski Foundation, is meant for female professionals who work in fields like water management, biodiversity conservation, environmental sustainability, and climate resilience and who want to further their education in order to improve their knowledge and abilities.
The program’s goal is to empower women who are committed to finding creative, long-term solutions to environmental and water-related problems. Students at IHE Delft Institute for Water Education have access to top-notch instruction, global exposure, and leadership development opportunities that equip them to promote constructive change in their nations and communities.
In order to develop the next generation of female leaders dedicated to promoting sustainable water management, biodiversity protection, climate adaptation, and long-term environmental sustainability, the scholarship supports the MSc in Water and Sustainable Development.
Host Country: Netherlands
Institution: IHE Delft Institute for Water Education
Opportunity Type: Master’s (MSc)
Eligible Applicants: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Available Fields of Study
- The scholarship supports studies in water and sustainable development.
- Applicants are required to enroll in the Water Resources and Ecosystem Health track.
- Within this specialization, candidates must choose one of the following profiles:
- Environment Profile
- Digital Innovation and Hydroinformatics Profile
Eligibility Criteria:
- Female professionals are required to apply.
- must be a citizen of a developing nation that qualifies.
- At the time of application, they must be living and working in their native nation.
- must obtain unconditional admission to IHE Delft’s MSc in Water and Sustainable Development program.
- Enrollment in the Water Resources and Ecosystem Health specialization track is mandatory.
- Either the Digital Innovation and Hydroinformatics profile or the Environment profile must be selected.
- should exhibit a dedication to going back home after earning their master’s degree.
- must not be concurrently receiving financial assistance from another scholarship program.
Benefits:
- complete financial assistance for the duration of the chosen course of study.
- the chance to continue your education at a world-renowned university with a focus on water education.
- specialized instruction in environmental stewardship and sustainable water management.
- access to a broad global network of scholars, researchers, and business experts.
- Improvement of technical, professional, and leadership skills.
- exposure to cutting-edge methods and solutions for biodiversity preservation and environmental sustainability.
Deadline: 1 July 2026
