The Leiden University Excellence Scholarship Programme (LExS) extends its invitation to exceptional non-EEA/non-EFTA students who are enrolling in a full-time master’s degree programme at Leiden University.
Host Institution(s):
Leiden University in The Netherlands.
Level/Field of Study:
All full-time Masters programmes at Leiden University, with the exception of:
Leiden Law School’s LLM (non-advanced) and MSc programmes
Study programmes commencing in February at the Faculty of Humanities, the Faculty of Sciences, and Leiden Law School.
Number of Awards:
The number and type of scholarships depend on the budget allocated to each Faculty department.
Target Group:
Non-EEA/non-EFTA* nationals; all nationalities for certain courses (see below)
Scholarship Value/Duration:
The Leiden University Excellence Scholarship programme offers three award tiers:
•€10,000 of the tuition fee
•€15,000 of the tuition fee
•Total tuition fee minus the statutory tuition fee
Please note that the LExS is not a full scholarship. Non-EEA LExS recipients are still required to provide ‘proof of sufficient funds’ for their student visa/residence permit application.
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must have demonstrated outstanding academic performance in their previous education, directly relevant to the Master’s programme they are applying for. As a guideline, the student should rank among the top 10% of graduates in their previous study programme. It’s important to note that proof of ranking is not mandatory; this information serves solely to indicate the level of competitiveness.
Candidates must hold a non non-EEA/non-EFTA passport and should not be eligible for support under the Dutch system of study grants and loans (Studiefinanciering) – except for students applying for the LLM Advanced Studies programmes or the MSc in International Relations and Diplomacy, for which no nationality restrictions apply.
All EU countries plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland)
Application Instructions:
- Begin by applying online for admission to a Master’s programme at Leiden University.
- Once you’ve completed the admissions process, if you are eligible to apply for the LExS, it will become visible in the scholarships section of the online application system.
- Clearly indicate your interest in the LExS scholarship and upload your letter of motivation for the LExS scholarship.
- For programmes starting in September, the deadline is 1 February, while programmes starting in February have a deadline of 1 October.
For more detailed information about the application process, click here
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