Amount: Varies (€10,000 tuition fee, €15,000 tuition fee, or full tuition fee minus home fee)
Deadline: February 1 (for programs starting in Sept), October 1 (for programs starting in Feb) (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: graduate
Renewable: No
About
The LExS is an institutional scholarship for excellent non-EU/EEA students enrolling in a Master's program at Leiden University.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: non-EU/EEA
- GPA: 3.5+
- Must be admitted to a Master's program at Leiden University.
- Excellent academic performance.
Required Materials
- Application for Leiden Master's program
- Motivation letter
- CV
- Academic transcripts
- Letters of recommendation (if required for admission)
Timeline
Applications open October. Deadlines February 1 and October 1. Results announced 6-8 weeks after deadline.
Tips
Your application for the Master's program is also your application for LExS. A strong academic record and a convincing motivation letter are crucial.