About the opportunity
The Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LEXS) is designed for exceptionally talented non-EU/EEA students enrolling in master’s degree programs at Leiden University. The scholarship offers various types of financial awards depending on the category of funding, aimed at supporting international students in pursuing their graduate education in the Netherlands.
Funding and benefits
- Partial or full tuition fee waivers or allowances toward living costs depending on the specific scholarship tier.
Who can apply?
- Open to non-EU/EEA students.
- Must be admitted to a master's degree program at Leiden University.
Required documents
- Admission application documents
- Scholarship application form or statement as specified by the university
When to apply
- Deadlines vary by faculty and intake term (typically early spring for the September intake).
How to apply
- Apply for admission to an eligible master's program at Leiden University.
- Indicate application for the Leiden University Excellence Scholarship through the online application portal.
Additional information
- Check specific faculty requirements and exact deadlines on the official Leiden University website.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Non-EU/EEA prospective master's students with outstanding academic track records.
- Applicants seeking to study at a top-ranked research university in the Netherlands.
What should you think carefully about?
- High level of competition due to limited scholarship availability.
- Requires separate admission to a master's program before scholarship consideration.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This scholarship supports ambitious international graduates aiming to advance their academic or professional expertise through a funded master's degree at a prestigious European institution.
Our take
Highly recommended for exceptional non-EU/EEA applicants seeking financial support for a master's degree at Leiden University, provided they meet all academic and admissions criteria.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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