What the funding covers
- Tuition fees for the 24 months of the MSc.
- A living allowance for 24 months.
- Travel to and from the Netherlands.
- Visa costs and health insurance.
What you will still pay
| Cost | Who pays |
|---|---|
| Tuition | The scholarship |
| Living costs | The scholarship |
| Travel, visa and health insurance | The scholarship |
| IELTS or TOEFL test | You |
Who can apply
- Nationals of the 64 developing countries on Wageningen's list, including Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Uganda, India and Pakistan.
- Unconditional admission to a Wageningen MSc programme that starts in September 2027.
- A bachelor's degree completed and uploaded before 1 December 2026, with official English test results available by then.
Which nationalities can apply
Citizens of 64 countries can apply. The eligible countries listed for the Anne van den Ban Fund, academic year 2027-2028. Official list, as of Nov 7, 2026.
See all 64
Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, India, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, North Korea, Pakistan, Palestine, Papua New Guinea, Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Documents you will need
- A complete Wageningen MSc application, submitted before 1 December 2026
- Your bachelor's diploma and transcripts, uploaded before 1 December 2026
- Official IELTS or TOEFL results available before 1 December 2026
How to apply
- There is no scholarship form. Submit a complete application for a Wageningen MSc that starts in September 2027 before 1 December 2026.
- The Anne van den Ban selection committee assesses only the complete applications received before that date.
- Wageningen tells the selected students during May 2027; the exact date has not been announced.
Before you apply: things to know
- The fund is awarded together with Wageningen's own WU Fellowship Programme.
- Wageningen exempts only degrees taught in English on campus in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, the UK or the US (and some Dutch qualifications). An English-taught degree from Ghana, Nigeria or Kenya does not exempt you, so sit IELTS Academic (6.5 overall, speaking 6.0) or TOEFL iBT (90, speaking 22) in time for the results to exist before 1 December 2026.
- Citizens of African countries with a First Class degree and a GPA of 80% or higher are also considered for the Africa Scholarship Programme through the same application.
- Wageningen's scholarships are for September starts only.
Common questions
Can I apply directly to the Anne van den Ban Fund?
No. It is based on invitation. Submit a complete Wageningen MSc application before 1 December 2026 to be considered.
Is Ghana eligible for the Anne van den Ban Fund?
Yes. Ghana is one of the 64 countries on Wageningen's list, with Kenya, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Uganda, India and Pakistan.
When will I hear?
Wageningen informs the selected students during May 2027.
A working timeline
Counting back from the next deadline (Nov 30, 2026). Steps marked NOW are already due if you start today.