For Whom
- Non-EU/EEA students enrolling in a Leiden University master's degree programme starting September 2013 or February 2014 ( All MA, MSc and LL.M programmes as mentioned on the website Master's programmes in Leiden, a number of programs have a start date in September only).
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All
nationalities enrolling in the following programmes starting September
2013 or February 2014 or (programs listed below have a September start
date only, with the exception of Adv. Studies in Air & Space Law):
- Master of Laws: Advanced Studies in Air and Space Law
- Master of Laws: Advanced Studies in European and International Business Law
- Master of Laws: Advanced Studies in International Tax Law
- Master of Laws: Advanced Studies in Public International Law
- MSc in International Relations and Diplomacy
Additional Requirements
- In his or her prior academic education abroad, the applicant must have achieved excellent study results which are relevant for the programme for which the student wishes to enroll. As an indication, the student will be among the top 10% for the relevant programme followed abroad
- The applicant will hold a non-EU/EEA passport and will not be eligible for support under the Dutch system of study grants and loans ("Studiefinanciering"; more information)
- Scholarships will not be awarded to applicants who have already obtained a Leiden University master’s degree
- Students who are granted a Leiden Excellence Scholarship must comply with and confirm in writing their agreement with the http://live.leiden.edu/images/default/file_pdf.png); background-color: transparent; background-position: 0px 1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;">terms and conditions (pdf) attached to the scholarship prior to the granting of the scholarship.
Scholarship Amount
Platinum | Covers the tuition fee minus the home fee* and an allowance of €10,000 for living costs |
Gold | Covers the tuition fee minus the home fee* |
Silver | Covers 75% of the tuition fee |
Bronze | Covers 50% of the tuition fee |
Ivory | Covers 25 % of the tuition fee |
The number and type of award of the scholarship depends on the budget available for each Faculty department. The type of award has no reflection on the students' academic level of excellence.
Application Procedure
Step | Procedure | Deadline |
1A | Fill in your online application for admission to Leiden University |
Deadline 1 February 2013 for programmes starting in September 2013.
Deadline 1 April 2013 only forprogrammes of the Leiden Law Schoolstarting in September 2013.
Deadline 1 October 2013 for programmes starting in February 2014.
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B | Upload all necessary documents | |
C | Indicate clearly that you would like to apply for the LExS scholarship on the scholarship page | |
D | Upload your letter of motivation for the LExS scholarship on the scholarship page | |
E | Submit your online application | |
F | Pay the application fee | |
2A | All LExS applicants will be informed by the scholarship department of Student Educational Affairs. |
Early May 2013 for September 2013 intake.
Mid November 2013 for the February 2014 intake.
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Letter of Motivation
It is possible to submit applications for more scholarship programmes simultaneously. However, it is not possible to obtain more than 1 scholarship from Leiden University for the same study programme. (http://live.leiden.edu/images/default/file_pdf.png); background-color: transparent; background-position: 0px 1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;">terms and conditions (pdf))
If you have already submitted your online application for admission to Leiden University, but would still like to apply for the LExS scholarship, we kindly request you to submit the LExS motivation letter to the http://live.leiden.edu/images/default/file_mail.png); background-color: transparent; background-position: 0px 1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;">Scholarships department (e-mail) before the deadline.
Selection Process
Disclaimer
Please note
One of the requirements for being granted a residence permit in the Netherlands is that students must submit proof that they have sufficient financial means to finance their study period in the Netherlands. Leiden University advises a budget, not including the tuition fee, of approx. €10,000 to €14,000 per year to cover the costs for rent, insurance, living expenses, course books and local transportation. How much money students actually spend will of course depend on their life style and spending habits.