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EPFL MASTER EXCELLENCE FELLOWSHIPS

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Application Deadline: December 15, 2026

LOCATION: Switzerland.

In order to reward the most outstanding students who are beginning their Master’s studies, EPFL offers a limited number of excellence fellowships, along with guaranteed housing, to candidates who have achieved remarkable academic results and who distinguish themselves in extracurricular activities, whether sporting, artistic, civic, or entrepreneurial.

ELIGIBILITY:

Anyone applying to a Master’s program at EPFL is eligible. A limited number of fellowships are awarded to the most deserving candidates, based on academic excellence, qualifications, and motivation. Each student may apply for only one master’s program per year.

After an initial screening by the sections, the Excellence Fellowships Committee awards the fellowships. Selected candidates are notified at the beginning of April (1st round) and early to mid-June (2nd round).

If a selected candidate withdraws or fails to respond, the fellowship is offered to the next candidate on the waiting list, who will receive a new deadline to confirm their matriculation.

The renewal and payment of the fellowship for a second year of studies is conditional upon excellent academic performance.

At the end of the first year, once the results are published, fellowships are renewed, provided that fellowship holders have:

Reached at least the average of 5.0 (6 = max / 4 = pass).

The average is weighted with the ECTS credits of each course. All numerical grades from all chosen courses and exams during the first MA year count for the average.

Earned at least 50 credits (for branches other than the internship)

Credits for language courses, admission courses, or courses outside of the study plan do not count.

There will be no exceptions for students who have not reached the requested average or number of credits.

BENEFIT:

Amount: CHF 10,000 per semester, with a maximum coverage of 4 semesters.

Additional Benefits:

Reservation of a student room in a student residence (for external candidates only).

A certificate of excellence upon completion of the Master’s program.

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LEIDEN UNIVERSITY EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP (LExS)

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Application Deadline: 1 December 2026

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:

Countries/nationalities: Non-EEA/non-EFTA students / Exception: All nationalities for Advanced LLMs & MSc Int. Relations and Diplomacy

Faculty: 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:

All LLM Advanced Studies programmes

MSc in International Relations and Diplomacy

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.

    Be aware that the LExS is a highly competitive scholarship. Leiden University only has around 25 LExS scholarships available each year, while over a thousand students apply for the scholarships.

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