SIDS Scholarship in the Netherlands
IHE Delft Institute for Water Education
Quick Facts
A word from Eli, founder of Rise Africa Scholars
MSc Information Security — Unicaf Scholar
While you wait for a fully funded opportunity, don’t put your education on hold. I completed my MSc through Unicaf — studying online from Nairobi while working full-time. The tuition discount made it genuinely affordable, and the degree is from an accredited UK university.
If you’re serious about advancing your career now, I’d encourage you to explore it. I only recommend what I’ve used myself.
About This Scholarship
The SIDS Scholarship 2026 offers a fully funded Master of Science in Water and Sustainable Development at IHE Delft Institute for Water Education, funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The programme is designed to strengthen water-management capacity in vulnerable Small Island Developing States by equipping professionals with skills to design and implement sustainable water solutions in their home countries.
What This Scholarship Covers
- Full tuition fee coverage
- Health insurance
- International travel costs
- Monthly living allowance of €1,220 per month for accommodation, food, transport, and daily living expenses
- Access to advanced laboratories and research facilities
- Academic supervision and mentorship
- Exposure to international research networks in water science and policy
Who Can Apply
- 1 Must be a national and resident/worker of an eligible Small Island Developing State (SIDS)
- 2 Must meet academic admission requirements for the MSc Programme in Water and Sustainable Development
- 3 Must be living and/or working in one of the eligible countries
- 4 Must agree to conduct MSc research in their country/region associated with one of the programme's projects
- 5 Must commit to active participation in and contribution to seminars organized for the learning networks of the programme
- 6 Must confirm commitment to return to country of origin or other priority country of the programme