Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS) is designed for outstanding students joining a full-time Master’s degree program at Leiden University in the Netherlands. This prestigious scholarship offers a unique opportunity for high-achieving individuals to pursue their studies in one of Europe’s leading academic institutions.
The 2025 Leiden University Excellence Scholarship provides a full scholarship covering the tuition fees for selected individuals pursuing a Master’s degree. In this post, we will discuss the scholarship details, its requirements, benefits, and the step-by-step application procedure.
Leiden University Excellence Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Netherlands
- Study Abroad: Study in Europe
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Tuition Scholarship | €15,000
- Deadline: October 1, 2024
- Scholarship Alerts: For updates on scholarships, you can receive alerts on WhatsApp by clicking here.
Leiden University Excellence Scholarship Details
The Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS) is a prestigious award covering a significant portion of your tuition fees. Scholarships are available for the following faculties:
- Archaeology
- Humanities
- Medicine/LUMC
- Governance and Global Affairs
- Law
- Social and Behavioural Sciences
- Science
- African Studies Centre
- International Institute for Asian Studies
2025 Leiden University Excellence Scholarship Requirements
Nationality Requirements
- Non-EEA/non-EFTA* nationals applying for a Master’s program at Leiden University. See additional note for UK students below.
- Students of all nationalities applying for an LLM Advanced Studies program or the MSc in International Relations and Diplomacy.
*EEA/EFTA: All EU countries plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland
Study Program Requirements
- Applicants must be pursuing a Master’s program at Leiden University, except for LLM (non-advanced) and MSc programs at Leiden Law School.
- Applicants must have achieved excellent academic results in their previous studies, relevant to the Master’s program they are applying for. Typically, applicants should be among the top 10% of graduates in their previous study program. Proof of ranking is not required; this information is to indicate the level of competitiveness.
Leiden University Excellence Scholarship Duration and Reward
The LExS is awarded for the duration of the study program. 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
Selection Process for Leiden University Excellence Scholarship
- Faculty selection committees will nominate LExS recipients and inform the Scholarships Team within six 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.
How To Apply for Leiden University Excellence Scholarship 2025 (Step-by-Step)
To apply for the 2025 Leiden University Excellence Scholarship, interested and qualified applicants should follow these steps:
- Click here to visit the scholarship application page.
- Apply online for admission to a Master’s program 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 an LExS.
- Upload your LExS motivation letter as instructed in your online application. This is a PDF file of max. 500 words, explaining 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 program and wish to apply for an LExS for each, indicate this clearly in each application and upload an LExS motivation letter for each.
Deadline: October 1, 2024
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