Leiden University is pleased to announce the Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS) for International Students for the academic year 2025-2026. The prize for Master’s degree study programmes is currently open for applicants.
The award is for outstanding students enrolled in a full-time Leiden University Master’s degree program, with the exception of the LLM (non-advanced) and MSc programs at Leiden Law School.
About Leiden University Excellence Scholarship 2025
Scholarships will not be awarded to applicants 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).Â
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.
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Brief Description
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
Study Level: Masters
Nationality: International Student
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Leiden University Excellence Scholarship 2025, applicants must achieve the following requirements:
- 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 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
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How to Apply for Leiden University Excellence Scholarship 2025
To be considered for the Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS), you need take 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 applicationand upload a LExS motivation letter for each.
Application Deadline: 1 Oct (for programmes starting 1 Feb) yearly