Application Deadline: 1 February, 2025
LOCATION: The Netherlands
The Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS) is for excellent students joining a full-time Leiden University Master’s degree program—with the exception of LLM (non-advanced) and MSc programmes at Leiden Law School
ELIGIBILITY:
Non-EEA/non-EFTA students / Exception: All nationalities for Advanced LLMs & MSc Int. Relations and Diplomacy
Archaeology, Humanities, Medicine/LUMC, Governance and Global Affairs, Law, Social and Behavioural Sciences, Science
Applicants for all Master’s programme at Leiden University starting in September, with the exception of Leiden Law School’s LLM (non-advanced) and MSc programmes.
Applicants must have a non-EEA/non-EFTA* passport and may not be eligible for student finance via the Dutch government (Studiefinanciering)—with the exceptions of students applying for the programmes listed below, for which no nationality restrictions apply:
MSc in International Relations and Diplomacy
All LLM Advanced Studies programmes
Students must have achieved excellent academic results in their previous study programme(s), which must be relevant to the Master’s programme for which they are applying. As an indication, the student is amongst the top 10% of graduates in their previous study programme. Note that proof of ranking is not required—this information is purely to indicate the level of competitiveness.
Apply online for admission to a Master’s programme at Leiden University and pay the application fee if applicable.
Note: it can take up to 3 working days to create/submit an application for admission, so start your application well before the LExS deadline.
After submitting your application for admission, return to the Apply screen in your online application and click on Scholarships. If you are eligible to apply for the LExS, it will now be visible in the scholarships section.
Note: if you cannot see the LExS in your scholarships section, you have either not yet submitted your application for admission, missed the deadline or are not eligible for the LExS.
BENEFIT:
The LExS is awarded for the duration of the study programme. There are five available levels of awards:
€ 10,000 of the tuition fee
€ 15,000 of the tuition fee
€ 17,500 of the tuition fee
€ 18,500 of the tuition fee
€ 19,000 of the tuition fee
If and when awarded a LExS, the level of the award is final and non-negotiable. The LExS is not a full scholarship and does not cover the full cost of your studies. Always keep in mind that a significant personal contribution will be required. Non-EEA LExS recipients must still submit ‘proof of sufficient funds’ for their student visa/residence permit application.
