Leiden University Excellence Scholarships (LexS) for International Students, Netherlands 2015

Leiden University invites interested candidates to submit application for Leiden university excellence scholarships. This scholarships are opened for excellent Non-EU/EEA students enrolling in a Leiden University master's degree programme
and for excellent students of all nationalities enrolling in a Master of Law Advanced Programme or MSc in International Relations & Diplomacy.

Scholarship Provider/ Funding Agency

Leiden University, Netherlands

Study Area

Master of Laws: Advanced Studies in Air & Space Law 

Master of Laws: Advanced Studies in European & International Business Law  

Master of Laws: Advanced Studies in International Tax Law  

Master of Laws: Advanced Studies in Public International Law  

Master of Laws: Advanced Studies in International Civil & Commercial Law  

Master of Laws: Advanced Studies in Law & Digital Technologies 

Master of Laws: Advanced Studies in European Tax Law 

Master of Laws: Advanced Studies in European & International Human Rights Law

Master of Laws: Advanced Studies in International Children's Rights 

MSc in International Relations & Diplomacy

Scholarship open for

International Students

Scholarship Level

Master Degree

Eligibility

• 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 enrol. As an indication, the student will be among the top 10% for the relevant programme followed abroad. We do not need proof of this, it is just to indicate the competitiveness of the scholarship. 
• 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). This requirement does not apply to applicants who apply for a LexS for programmes mentioned under point 2 "For whom". 
• Scholarships will not be awarded to applicants who have already obtained a Leiden University master’s degree. 
• Students who are granted a LExS must comply with and confirm in writing their agreement with the Rules and Regulations attached to the scholarship prior to the granting of the scholarship.

Number of Scholarships

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.

Coverage/Scholarship Benefits

The Leiden University Excellence Scholarship programme has three awards: 

• € 10.000 of the tuition fee 
• € 15.000 of the tuition fee 
• Total tuition fee minus the statutory tuition fee

Application Method

Apply Online 

Deadline

1 Oct 2015/1 Feb 2016 (annual)

Click here for further official scholarship information and Application