Leiden University 2024 Excellence Scholarship (LExS)

Leiden University is happy to announce their ongoing 2024 Excellence Scholarship (LExS) program for international students who wish to further their academics in the Netherlands. The award which is available for Master’s degree study programmes is now open for applications.

The scholarship is for 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.

Leiden University Excellence Scholarships will not be awarded to Students who have already obtained a Leiden University Master’s degree, with the exception of students applying for a Master programme for which a specified previous Master programme or work experience is mandatory (e.g. LLM Advanced Studies programmes).

Scholarship Summary:

Scholarship Sponsor(s): Leiden University, Netherland

Scholarship Type: Academic Award

Host Institution(s): Leiden University, Netherland

Scholarship Worth: Tuition fee of € 10,000 – € 15,000

Number of Awards: Several

Scholarship Level: Masters

Nationality: International Student

Requirement and Eligibility Criteria for the Leiden University Excellence Scholarship:

Applicants for all Master’s programme at Leiden University – with the exception of LLM (non-advanced) and MSc programmes at Leiden Law School.
Non-EEA/non-EFTA nationals who are applying for a Master’s programme at Leiden University. See additional note for UK students below.
Students of all nationalities applying for an LLM Advanced Studies programme, or the 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.
Eligible Programmes: The following faculties are eligible for the study scholarship: Archaeology, Humanities, Medicine/LUMC, Governance and Global Affairs, Law, Social and Behavioural Sciences, Science, African Studies Centre, International Institute for Asian Studies

Application Procedures for the Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (How to Apply):

To be considered for Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS), you are expected to the following steps:

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.

Application Deadline: 1 Oct (for programmes starting 1 Feb) yearly

For more information Visit the Official Website.

Leiden University 2024 Excellence Scholarship (LExS)