Leiden University Excellence Scholarships

The Leiden University Excellence Scholarship Programme (LExS) is open to outstanding Non-EU/EEA international students enrolling in a full-time master’s degree program at Leiden University.

Eligibility Criteria/ Scholarship Guidelines

Students must have achieved excellent study results in their previous education, this being relevant to the Master’s program for which they are applying. As an indication, the student is amongst the top 10% of graduates in his/her previous study program. Note: proof of ranking is not required – this information is pure to indicate the level of competitiveness.

Applicants must have a non EEA* passport and may not be eligible for support under the Dutch system of study grants and loans (Studiefinanciering).

Value
The Leiden University Excellence Scholarship programme has 3 awards: € 10.000 of the tuition fee , € 15.000 of the tuition fee, Total tuition fee minus the statutory tuition fee.

Deadline
February 1/ October 1