Leiden University Excellence Scholarship Program (LExS)

Leiden University Excellence Scholarship Program (LExS) is a scholarship program for outstanding non-European Economic Area (EEA)  or non-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) students enrolled in a full-time master’s degree program at Leiden University.

In this article, we will be enlightening you about the things you need to know about this scholarship, your eligibility status, and other important information. Happy reading!

Programs sponsored by the Leiden University Excellence Scholarship Programme

For the Leiden University Excellence Scholarship Programme, all Leiden University full-time master’s programs are available for sponsorship except the MSc and LLM (non-advanced) programs at Leiden Law School. Classes at the Leiden Law School, the Faculty of Humanities, and the Faculty of Sciences will begin in February.

Prizes offered at Leiden University Excellence Scholarship Program

The LExS does not offer complete financial aid. Non-EEA LExS holders still need to show “evidence of sufficient money” with their applications for a student visa or a residence permit.

Three prizes are offered by the Leiden University Excellence Scholarship program which includes:

• The tuition charge of € 10,000
• The tuition fee of € 15,000
• The total tuition price is less than the mandatory tuition fee.

Eligibility Status

To be eligible for this scholarship program, students must have received top grades in their prior coursework that are related to the Master’s degree they are applying for. The fact that the student graduated in the top 10% of his or her prior study program is evidence of this.

Note that this information is just provided to show the level of competition; verification of ranking is not necessary. Except for students applying for the LLM Advanced Studies programs or the MSc in International Relations and Diplomacy, for which there are no nationality restrictions, applicants must have a non-EEA/non-EFTA* passport and may not be eligible for support under the Dutch system of study grants and loans (Studiefinanciering).

*All member states of the European Union plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.

How to apply for the Leiden University Excellence Scholarship Program

To be considered for admission to a Master’s program at Leiden University, you must first apply online. If you are qualified to apply for the LExS after applying for admission, it is now listed in the online application system’s area for scholarships.

You must post your motivational letter for the LExS scholarship and make it clear that you want to apply for the award. Programs begin in September with a deadline of the 1st of February, whereas those beginning in February have a deadline of the 1st of October.

To access the online application form and to get comprehensive instructions on how to apply for this scholarship, visit the official website.

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Conclusion

With the information in this article, you can be sure that you have a chance to be a beneficiary of this scholarship. After your application, do well to stay informed with recent information via your mail and other recommended means. We would love to hear from you in the comment section below!