Leiden University Scholarships for International Students 2022/2023 | Fully Funded

Filed in Scholarships by Careersngr Staff on February 4, 2022

Leiden University Scholarships for International Students 2022/2023 – The application for Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS) has started. See information on Leiden University Fully Funded Scholarship 2022 (https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/), eligibility, fees, values, selection criteria, deadlines, and how to apply for Holland excellence scholarship online via the application portal/website.

Please be informed that Leiden University Scholarships is out and the application ends on (1 Feb for programmes starting 1 Sept / 1 Oct for programmes starting 1 Feb). However, we have provided the requirements for all student categories on this page. The online application will take place on the Official Scholarship Website.

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The Leiden University Excellence Scholarship Programme (LExS) is a partial scholarship 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.

Note that Non-EEA LExS recipients must still submit ‘proof of sufficient funds’ for their student visa/residence permit application. The LExS is awarded for the duration of the study programme. There are three available levels of awards.

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Leiden University Fully Funded Scholarship 2022/2023 Full Details

Host Institution: Leiden University in The Netherlands.
Level/Fields of study: All full-time Masters programmes at Leiden University with the exception of LLM (non-advanced) and MSc programmes at Leiden Law School.
Target group: Non-EEA/non-EFTA* nationals (see details below)

Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS) 2022/2023 Benefits

The LExS is awarded for the duration of the study programme. There are three available levels of awards:

€ 10,000 of the tuition fee
€ 15,000 of the tuition fee
Total tuition fee minus the statutory tuition fee

The LExS is not a full scholarship. Non-EEA LExS recipients must still submit ‘proof of sufficient funds’ for their student visa/residence permit application.

Eligibility Criteria for Leiden University Scholarships for International Students

1. Study programme requirements

Applicants for all Master’s programme at Leiden University – with the exception of LLM (non-advanced) and MSc programmes at Leiden Law School.

2. Nationality requirements

For non-EEA/non-EFTA* nationals who are applying for a Master’s programme at Leiden University. See additional note for UK students below.
For students of all nationalities applying for an LLM Advanced Studies programme, or the MSC in International Relations and Diplomacy.

*EEA/EFTA: All EU countries plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland

Additional note for UK students

As the UK is now a non-EEA, students from the UK are now eligible to apply for the LExS. Note: this does not apply to applicants who were already living in The Netherlands and registered in their Dutch municipality’s BRP before 1 January 2021. More information on Brexit can be found in the Brexit dossier.

3. Academic requirements

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 his/her previous study programme. Note that proof of ranking is not required – this information is purely to indicate the level of competitiveness

How to Apply for Leiden University Scholarships for International Students 2022/2023

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.

Selection process

The faculty selection committees will nominate LExS recipients and inform the Scholarships Team, up to 6 weeks after the LExS deadline.
The Scholarships Team will notify all LExS applicants of the decisions:
– At the end of November – for the February intake.
– At the end of April – for the September intake.

When is the Leiden University Excellence Scholarship 2022 Application Deadline?

Applications are open.
Application deadline is 1 Feb for programmes starting 1 Sept / 1 Oct for programmes starting 1 Feb.

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