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IHE DELFT WOMEN 4 WATER – SWAROVSKI FOUNDATION MASTER’S SCHOLARSHIPS

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Application Deadline: 1 July 2026

LOCATION: The Netherlands

The Swarovski Foundation, through the Women 4 Water initiative, offers three full scholarships for female applicants who have been academically admitted to the regular one-year MSc programme in Water and Sustainable Development starting in November 2026.

ELIGIBILITY:

The call is for female candidates only, contributing to increased gender equity and leadership in the water sector.

Eligible applicants are nationals of a low- or lower/upper middle-income country who are currently living and working in such a country, and who commit to returning to a low- or lower/upper middle-income country upon completion of the study programme to apply the knowledge and skills acquired.

Applicants must have received academic admission to the regular one-year MSc Programme in Water and Sustainable Development and must have selected the Water Resources and Ecosystem Health track as their preferred track in their application for admission.

In addition, applicants must have indicated one of the following preferred profiles in their academic application: Environment, or Digital Innovation and Hydroinformatics.

Applicants who are interested in integrating technical competencies (data analysis, modeling, and planning) with systems thinking on water, biodiversity, and sustainable development. A strong emphasis is placed on innovation and interdisciplinary approaches.

Priority for applicants whose interests and work are related to:

Biodiversity and innovation

Technical skills: GIS, remote sensing, AI, environmental modelling

Biodiversity focus: Wetlands, aquatic ecosystems, river basin ecology

Possible thesis topics include nature-based solutions, ecosystem restoration, biodiversity monitoring, environmental flows, and climate adaptation.

All applicants who have received unconditional academic admission to the regular one-year MSc Programme in Water and Sustainable Development by 12 July 2026 and who meet the eligibility criteria outlined above will be considered in the initial selection round. Please note that applications for academic admission received after the official application deadline of 1 July 2026 will not be considered.

BENEFIT:

Three full scholarships are available for female applicants.

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SIMMONS UNIVERSITY DISTINGUISHED UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLAR AWARD

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Application Deadline: December 1, 2026

LOCATION: USA

This is a prestigious and competitive Simmons scholarship offered to students with exceptional academic achievements, a strong commitment to their community, and a passion for creating positive change in society. Scholars become part of a dynamic campus community that offers a multitude of opportunities for personal and intellectual growth, cultural exploration, and social engagement.

ELIGIBILITY:

Students applying for the Simmons Distinguished Scholar Award must meet the following criteria:

Apply as a first-year student for the fall semester

A minimum GPA of 3.50

A record of taking college prep, AP, honors, or IB Courses

English proficiency is required for non-native English speakers.

Standardized test scores (optional) of 28+ ACT or 1300+ SAT

Community Involvement: Applicants should showcase a history of active engagement in their community through volunteer work, leadership roles, or other forms.

Passion for the Field: Applicants should demonstrate a passion for their chosen field of study. This passion should be evident in their academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and resume.

Students who meet the criteria above are often also interested in the Honors Program at Simmons.

The application consists of a formal essay in response to the essay prompt. Students should submit their essay through the Common Application or in PDF or Word Doc via email with the subject line “Simmons Distinguished Scholar Award application” by December 1. Each page of the document should include the student’s full name and date of birth.

Essay Prompt: Formal Essay (of no more than 300-500 words): Write an essay in which you describe your leadership style, giving specific examples to show what kinds of experiences have crafted you as a leader and what kind of leader you think you will become at Simmons.

Finalists for scholarship consideration will be notified by the end of January and will be required to complete an interview in February. Recipients will be notified by March 1.

BENEFIT:

This scholarship covers full tuition, mandatory fees (except health insurance), room & board for four years, and supersedes any previous merit scholarship.

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