Educational Level: Master, Country: Netherlands

Have you ever dreamed of pursuing your university studies at the master’s level in the Netherlands? Do you need a financial support during your studies? If the answers are yes, the good news is that there is a scholarship programme known as the Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS), which is awarded to qualified applicants so that they can undertake their postgraduate studies with a financial support.

Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS) is granted to excellent students joining a full-time Leiden University Master’s degree programme – with the exception of LLM (non-advanced) and MSc programmes at Leiden Law School.

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Benefits

The LExS is awarded for the duration of the study programme. There are three available levels of awards:

• € 10,000 of the tuition fee
• € 15,000 of the tuition fee
• Total tuition fee minus the statutory tuition fee

The LExS is not a full scholarship. Non-EEA LExS recipients must still submit ‘proof of sufficient funds’ for their student visa/residence permit application.

Important Dates

• The application for a Leiden Excellence Scholarship for study programmes starting on 1 September 2023 opened at the beginning of November 2022.
• The closing date for applications submission is 1 February for programmes commencing 1 September / 1 October for programmes commencing 1 February.

How to Apply

• Apply online for admission to a Master’s programme at Leiden University and pay the application fee if applicable.
• In the scholarship section of your online application, indicate that you wish to apply for a LExS.
• Upload your LExS motivation letter as instructed in your online application. This is a PDF file of max. 500 words, in which you explain why you would like to be considered for the award.
• Submit your online application, containing your LExS application, before the LExS application deadline.
• If you apply for more than one study programme and wish to apply for a LExS for each, indicate this clearly in each application and upload a LExS motivation letter for each.

Further Information and Before Applying

If you are interested in the Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS), please visit the Official Webpage for getting more and up to date information, especially about the Study programme requirements, Nationality requirements, Academic requirements, Application conditions, Selection process, Obligations, and the Exclusions. You can even read the Leiden University Excellence Scholarship – Terms and conditions.

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1.Early-Career Fellowship Program

2.Global Essay Competition

3.Scholarships in Italy for International Students