The IHS–TSH Changemaker Scholarship supports outstanding students with strong academic records and demonstrated changemaking potential by covering tuition fees, providing housing, and offering mentorship and professional development opportunities.

Applicants must have unconditional admission to the MSc in Urban Management & Development at IHS and demonstrate strong English proficiency. The scholarship is open to candidates facing social, economic, educational, or structural disadvantages, such as limited financial resources, refugee or newcomer status, marginalisation, disability, or being a first-generation student.

The Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS) is a leading international education and research institute based at Erasmus University Rotterdam, Netherlands. IHS specializes in urban management, housing, and development studies, offering postgraduate education, research, and advisory services focused on sustainable, inclusive, and resilient cities.

Application Deadline: 22 February 2026

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS), Erasmus University Rotterdam
  (in partnership with TSH Talent Foundation)
• Department: Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
• Course Level: Master’s Degree (MSc)
• Award:

• Full tuition fee coverage

• One year of accommodation at Rotterdam Social Hub

• Access to mentorship, Aspire Workshop Series, and Changemaker community
  (Awardees are responsible only for a refundable living deposit of €1,150 per month for 12 months)

• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: 3 scholarships per year
• Nationality: Domestic and international
• The Award Can Be Taken In: Netherlands

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: All countries
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: MSc in Urban Management & Development (all specialisations) offered by IHS, Erasmus University Rotterdam
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

• Hold unconditional admission to the MSc in Urban Management & Development at IHS

• Demonstrate strong English language proficiency

• Face disadvantages that may limit personal or professional development, such as:

  • Limited financial, educational, social, or health resources

  • Refugee or newcomer status

  • Ethnic or religious marginalisation

  • Physical or mental disabilities

  • First-generation university student

  • LGBTQI+ identity with potential safety risks

  • Reduced social capital or sense of security

• Show active community involvement, social contribution, and commitment to engaging with the Changemaker alumni network

Benefits

• Full tuition fee coverage for the MSc programme

• One year of housing at Rotterdam Social Hub, including facilities and professional modules

• Access to the Aspire Workshop Series (10 workshops on career readiness, wellbeing, and leadership)

• Mentorship programme with experienced professionals

• Volunteer opportunities, social and cultural events

• Gym access and mental health support

• Lifelong membership in the Changemaker community and alumni network

How to Apply

1. Secure unconditional admission to the MSc in Urban Management & Development at IHS.

2. Ensure you meet the Changemaker Scholarship eligibility criteria.

3. Submit the Changemaker Scholarship application to IHS by 22 February 2026, including:

   • A motivational letter outlining your goals and motivation to study at IHS

   • A letter of intent explaining how you will cover the living deposit

4. Await the selection outcome by 15 March 2026.

5. If selected, accept the offer and transfer the living deposit by the end of March 2026.

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