The Leiden University Excellence Scholarships (LExS) in Netherlands are now open for applications to International students from all nationalities who are non-EEA/EFTA. They should be pursuing Master’s programme in any subjects, except LLM (Law) or LLM (non-Advanced). The program starts September or February yearly to which the LexS Scholarship applies. Three best candidates will be selected to receive up to € 15,000 of the tuition fee.

Scholarship Description

The Leiden University Excellence Scholarships Programme ( LExS scholarship ) are open to outstanding Non-EU/EEA students enrolling in a full-time Master’s degree programmes in all faculties at Leiden University.

Scholarship Value

The Leiden University Excellence Scholarship programme has 3 levels of awards for the duration of the study:

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

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Level and Area of Studies

Master’s Programmes in any subject except (LLM), or the MSc in International Relations and Diplomacy.

Place of Study

Leiden University in the Netherlands

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for the Leiden University Excellence Scholarships:

• Non-EU/EEA students enrolling in a Leiden University master’s degree programme starting September or February each year.
• In his or her prior academic education abroad, the applicant must have achieved excellent study results which are relevant for the programme for which the student wishes to enroll. As an indication, the student will be among the top 10% for the relevant programme followed abroad.
• The applicant will hold a non-EU/EEA passport and will not be eligible for support under the Dutch system of study grants and loans.
• Scholarships will not be awarded to applicants who have already obtained a Leiden University master’s degree.
• Students who are granted a Leiden Excellence Scholarship must comply with and confirm in writing their agreement with the terms and conditions (refer to official website) attached to the scholarship prior to the granting of the scholarship.

Applicants Nationality

Any International student who are non-EU/EEA nationals may apply for this scholarship.

Application Procedure

Before applying for the Leiden University Excellence Scholarships, you must first apply for admissions to Leiden University online. In your application, you must indicate clearly that you would like to apply for the LExS scholarship and upload your letter of motivation for the LExS scholarship on the scholarship page.

Submission Deadline

• 1st February – for all programmes starting in September, and
• 1st October – for programmes starting in February.

Website and Application Link to Leiden University Excellence Scholarships