Women 4 Water-Swarovski Scholarships

The Women 4 Water-Swarovski Scholarships offer an exceptional opportunity for female professionals from developing countries to pursue a fully funded Master’s degree in the Netherlands. Funded by the Swarovski Foundation, the program supports women working in water management, biodiversity conservation, environmental protection, and climate resilience who wish to strengthen their expertise through advanced education.

The scholarship is awarded for the MSc in Water and Sustainable Development at IHE Delft Institute for Water Education and aims to empower future female leaders tackling global water and environmental challenges.

Scholarship Summary

• Host Country: Netherlands
• Host Institution: IHE Delft Institute for Water Education
• Scholarship Name: Women 4 Water-Swarovski Scholarships
• Degree Level: Master's (MSc)
• Study Program: MSc in Water and Sustainable Development
• Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
• Number of Scholarships: 3
• Eligible Applicants: Female professionals from developing countries
• Application Deadline for Academic Admission: 1 July
• Unconditional Admission Requirement: 12 July

Selected scholars will receive a fully funded scholarship that removes major financial barriers to postgraduate education.

Benefits include:

• Full scholarship funding for the selected program
• Opportunity to study at a world-renowned water education institute
• Advanced training in sustainable water management
• Access to international academic and professional networks
• Development of leadership and technical skills
• Exposure to innovative environmental and biodiversity solutions

The scholarship supports:

• Master of Science (MSc)

Students must enroll in the one-year MSc in Water and Sustainable Development.

The scholarship is specifically available for the:

• Water and Sustainable Development

Applicants must choose the:

• Water Resources and Ecosystem Health Track

Within this track, candidates should select either:

• Environment Profile
• Digital Innovation and Hydroinformatics Profile

Applications are open to:

• Female citizens of low-income countries
• Female citizens of lower-middle-income countries
• Female citizens of upper-middle-income countries

Applicants must currently live and work in an eligible developing country.

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Be female professionals
• Be citizens of an eligible developing country
• Be living and working in their home country
• Obtain unconditional admission to the MSc in Water and Sustainable Development at IHE Delft
• Select the Water Resources and Ecosystem Health track
• Choose either the Environment profile or the Digital Innovation and Hydroinformatics profile
• Commit to returning to their home country after completing their studies
• Not receive funding from another scholarship program simultaneously

Applicants with experience in biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration, climate adaptation, water governance, or sustainable environmental management are particularly encouraged to apply.

Preferred Technical Skills

The selection committee values candidates with expertise in:

• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Remote Sensing
• Artificial Intelligence applications
• Environmental Modelling
• Data Analysis
• Sustainable Planning Tools

These skills strengthen applications by demonstrating the ability to apply innovative solutions to environmental challenges.

Applicants should follow these steps:

1. Apply for admission to the MSc in Water and Sustainable Development at IHE Delft.
2. Select the Water Resources and Ecosystem Health track.
3. Choose either the Environment profile or Digital Innovation and Hydroinformatics profile.
4. Obtain unconditional admission before the specified deadline.
5. Eligible applicants will automatically be included in the initial scholarship screening.
6. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to submit a dedicated scholarship application.
7. Selected applicants will participate in interviews before final scholarship decisions are made.

Why Apply for the Women 4 Water-Swarovski Scholarship?

The scholarship is designed to support women who are committed to addressing global environmental challenges through innovation and sustainable water management. By studying at IHE Delft, scholars gain specialized knowledge, international exposure, and leadership skills that enable them to contribute to biodiversity protection, climate resilience, and sustainable development in their home countries.