Amandus H. LunMqvist Scholarship Program for International Students in Netherlands

The Technical University of Eindhoven (TU/e)
is inviting applications for Amandus H. LunMqvist scholarship for
international students (formerly known as the TU/e Talent Scholarship Program).
The scholarships are awarded to students with the best grades in their previous
education at renowned universities outside the Netherlands and who is admitted
to any of the TU/e Master’s programs. ALSP scholarship students launch
their international career in technology and engineering at their sponsor
employer once they have successfully completed their two-year TU/e Master’s
program. Applications for 2014-2015 academic year close on
February 1, 2014.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are available to students who are admitted to any of the
TU/e Master’s programs.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing master
degree at the Technical University of Eindhoven (TU/e).
Scholarship Provider: TU/e and top international technology
companies (Currently ASML, NXP, Océ, Philips and Bosch are all involved in the
Amandus H. Lundqvist Scholarship Program (ALSP), named in honor of the former
TU/e President.)
Scholarship can be taken at: Netherlands
Eligibility:
Have submitted a complete application package for
admission to a TU/e Master’s program before February 1, 2014 for academic year
2014-2015;
-Are highly talented, excellent students who have achieved a cumulative GPA
above 80% of the scale maximum in their Bachelor’s degree from an
internationally acclaimed university;
-Are not eligible for support under the Dutch system of study grants and loans
(“Studiefinanciering”). Information on eligibility for this support can be
found on the website of DUO. Please note that students who need to apply for a
visa and residence permit for study are not eligible for support under the
Dutch system of study grants and loans;
-Comply with the Dutch visa criteria (where applicable);
-Have not been granted a scholarship by any other scholarship organization.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Students of all nationalities except the Dutch nationality can
apply for the scholarships.
Scholarship Description: Each year a considerable number of scholarships are awarded by
TU/e partnered with top international technology companies. Currently ASML,
NXP, Océ, Philips and Bosch are all involved in the Amandus H. Lundqvist Scholarship
Program (ALSP), named in honor of the former TU/e President. The scholarships
are awarded to students with the best grades in their previous education at
renowned universities outside the Netherlands. The TU/e prides itself on its
reputation as being the world’s number 1 university for scientific output in
cooperation with industry. Furthermore, the region Brainport Eindhoven is one
of the more innovative centers for advanced technology in Europe. For example,
it has been the base for the technology giant Phillips Electronics for more
than a century. Many more multinational companies have research, development
and production facilities close to Eindhoven, including ASML and Océ, two of
the ALSP scholarship partners. And in 2011 the Eindhoven region was named the
most Intelligent Community in a worldwide survey by the Intelligent Community
Forum.
Number of award(s): Each year a considerable number of scholarships are awarded.
Duration of award(s): The scholarship covers a period of five years: two years studying
for your Master’s degree at TU/e and three years working for the company that
sponsors your scholarship. In this way you will also gain international work
experience and increase your career opportunities.
What does it cover? The ALSP scholarship consists of a tuition fee waiver and a contribution
to living expenses of 5,000 euro for both of the two years of the Master’s
program. This is not a full cost scholarship. During the three years of your
career launching experience, you will earn a competitive salary. At the start
of the scholarship period, TU/e will match your academic background and
particular skills with the employer who will sponsor your scholarship.
ALSP scholarship students launch their international career in technology and
engineering at their sponsor employer once they have successfully completed
their two-year TU/e Master’s program. There are also possibilities to
follow a PhD program at a Dutch university.
Selection Criteria: Excellent students with a CGPA of 80% or more will automatically
enter the selection procedure for the ALSP scholarships. ALSP scholarships are
allocated on a first come, first served basis to the best students. You are
therefore advised to apply as soon as possible and not to wait until the final
deadline, as it is possible that all the scholarships may have already been
allocated.
Notification: All candidates will be informed of the outcome by the end of May 2014.
How to Apply: You
automatically enter the selection for ALSP if you are admitted to a TU/e
Master’s program having submitted your application before the scholarship
deadline of February 1, 2014.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is February 1, 2014.
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