Rotary–IHE Delft Fully Funded MSc Scholarships for Water & Sanitation Professionals (2025/2026) 

Overview

The Rotary Foundation, in partnership with IHE Delft Institute for Water Education (Netherlands), offers annual fully funded scholarships to support the training of skilled water and sanitation professionals from developing and emerging countries.
Since 2012, almost 200 scholarships have been awarded, reinforcing global capacity to address water scarcity, sanitation challenges, and climate-related water risks.

Eligibility

To qualify, applicants must:

• Be academically admitted into the IHE Delft MSc Programme in Water and Sustainable Development.

• Be residents of a Rotary Club’s local community (as Rotarians select their local candidates).

• Demonstrate commitment to solving water and sanitation issues in developing/emerging countries.

Benefits

Recipients of the Rotary–IHE Delft Scholarship receive:

• ✔ Full or significant tuition funding (via Rotary Global Grants)

• ✔ Support from a local sponsoring Rotary Club

• ✔ Mentorship and long-term professional relationships

• ✔ Access to the global Rotary and IHE Delft network

Fellowship/Program Components

Scholarships support the IHE Delft MSc Programme across four thematic tracks:

• Water and Health

• Water, Food and Energy

• Water Resources and Ecosystems Health

• Water Hazards, Risks and Climate

Additional components include:

• Ongoing engagement with sponsoring Rotary Clubs

• Capacity-building for professionals working in water and sanitation

• International training on campus in Delft, Netherlands

Application Requirements

• Proof of academic admission into the relevant IHE Delft MSc programme

• Completion of the Rotary Scholarship Application Form

• Participation in an interview with your local Rotary Club

• Submission of documents jointly by both the candidate and the sponsoring Rotary Club

Selection Criteria

Candidates are evaluated on:

• Academic readiness for the MSc programme

• Commitment to addressing water and sanitation issues

• Leadership potential

• Ability to create long-term impact in their home country

• Community engagement and potential collaboration with Rotary Clubs

Application Process

1. Apply and obtain academic admission into the MSc Water and Sustainable Development programme at IHE Delft.

2. Contact your local Rotary Club to express interest.

3. Rotarians will interview, evaluate, and select suitable candidates.

4. The Rotary Club and the candidate jointly submit the completed scholarship application to the Rotary/IHE Delft selection committee.

5. Successful candidates receive funding via Rotary’s Global Grant process.

6. Sponsoring Rotary Clubs maintain contact and provide support throughout the scholar’s studies.

Important Dates

• IHE Delft programme application deadlines vary by track.

• Rotary Clubs often follow internal timelines — early application is strongly recommended because clubs need time for interviews and grant processing.

For more information and application: 

Visit the official website of the Rotary–IHE Delft Fully Funded MSc Scholarships for Water & Sanitation Professionals (2025/2026)