{"id":64472,"date":"2024-08-14T10:07:23","date_gmt":"2024-08-14T10:07:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/?p=64472"},"modified":"2024-08-14T10:07:28","modified_gmt":"2024-08-14T10:07:28","slug":"leiden-university-excellence-scholarship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/leiden-university-excellence-scholarship\/","title":{"rendered":"Leiden University Excellence Scholarship | Study in Netherlands"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<p>Leiden University, one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the Netherlands, offers a wide range of scholarships to support talented international students. Among these, the Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS) is particularly notable for its focus on academic excellence. This scholarship is designed to attract top-tier international students who wish to pursue a master&#8217;s degree at Leiden University.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/leiden-university-excellence-scholarship\/#Eligibility_Criteria\" title=\"Eligibility Criteria\">Eligibility Criteria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/leiden-university-excellence-scholarship\/#Benefits\" title=\"Benefits\">Benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/leiden-university-excellence-scholarship\/#How_to_apply\" title=\"How to apply?\">How to apply?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/leiden-university-excellence-scholarship\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/leiden-university-excellence-scholarship\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>The Leiden University Excellence Scholarship is a merit-based award designed for non-EU\/EEA students who wish to enrol in a master\u2019s program at Leiden University. The scholarship is highly competitive and is awarded to students with exceptional academic records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Information &#8211;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Country:<\/strong> Netherlands<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>University:<\/strong> Leiden University<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Level of Study:<\/strong> Master&#8217;s Degree<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Field of Study: <\/strong>Any master&#8217;s program offered at Leiden University, except Advanced LLMs &amp; MSc Int. Relations and Diplomacy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deadline: <\/strong>1 Feb for programmes starting 1 Sept \/ 1 Oct for programmes starting 1 Feb<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility_Criteria\"><\/span><strong>Eligibility Criteria <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Study programme requirements &#8211;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants for all Master&#8217;s programmes at Leiden University, with the exception of :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Leiden Law School&#8217;s LLM (non-advanced) and MSc programmes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Study programmes starting in February at the Faculty of Humanities, the Faculty of Sciences and Leiden Law School.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Nationality requirements &#8211;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants must have a non-EEA\/non-EFTA* passport and may not be eligible for student finance via the Dutch government (Studiefinanciering) \u2013 with the exceptions of students applying for the programmes listed below for which no nationality restrictions apply:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>All LLM Advanced Studies programmes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MSc in International Relations and Diplomacy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Academic requirements &#8211;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Students must have achieved excellent academic results in their previous study programme(s), which must be relevant to the Master&#8217;s programme for which they are applying.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is not possible to combine the LExS with another full scholarship from an external provider.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits\"><\/span><strong>Benefits <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The LExS is awarded for the duration of the study programme. There are three available levels of awards:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>EUR 10,000 or INR 9 Lakhs<\/strong> of the tuition fee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>EUR 15,000 or INR 13 Lakhs<\/strong> of the tuition fee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total tuition fee minus the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universiteitleiden.nl\/en\/education\/admission-and-application\/masters\/tuition-fee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">statutory tuition fee<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_apply\"><\/span><strong>How to apply?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universiteitleiden.nl\/en\/education\/admission-and-application\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Apply online for admission<\/a> <\/strong>to a Master&#8217;s programme at Leiden University and pay the application fee if applicable.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After submitting your application for admission, return to the Apply screen in your online application and click on Scholarships. If you are eligible to apply for the LExS, it will be visible in the scholarships section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indicate that you want to apply for the LExS then upload your LExS motivation letter. This must be a PDF file of max. 500 words in which you explain why you would like to be considered for the award.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit your scholarship application before the LExS deadline.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are applying for more than one study programme\/specialisation and wish to apply for an LExS for each, you must submit an LExS application and motivation letter within each separate online application for admission.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Official link &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universiteitleiden.nl\/en\/scholarships\/sea\/leiden-university-excellence-scholarship-lexs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/www.universiteitleiden.nl\/en\/scholarships\/sea\/leiden-university-excellence-scholarship-lexs<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Leiden University Excellence Scholarship is an incredible opportunity for talented international students to pursue their academic dreams at one of the world\u2019s leading universities. With its focus on academic excellence, the LExS scholarship not only provides financial support but also offers a gateway to a vibrant academic community and unparalleled networking opportunities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a high-achieving student looking to make a significant impact in your field, consider applying for the LExS scholarship at Leiden University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<ul class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<li id=\"faq-question-1723629314001\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">Q. What is the Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS)?<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Ans. The LExS is a merit-based scholarship awarded to non-EU\/EEA students with exceptional academic records who wish to pursue a master\u2019s degree at Leiden University.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1723629348369\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">Q. What should be included in the motivation letter for the LExS?<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Ans. The motivation letter, which must be a PDF file of up to 500 words, should explain why you would like to be considered for the LExS and how you meet the scholarship criteria.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1723629374059\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">Q. What are the application deadlines for the LExS?<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Ans. The application deadlines are February 1st for programs starting in September and October 1st for programs starting in February.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1723629405585\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">Q. Can I combine the LExS with other scholarships?<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Ans. The LExS cannot be combined with other full scholarships from external providers.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1723629432086\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">Q. How can I apply for the LExS?<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Ans. After applying for admission to a master\u2019s program at Leiden University, eligible candidates can apply for the LExS by uploading a motivation letter in the scholarship section of their online form.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span> Leiden University, one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the Netherlands, offers a wide range of scholarships to support talented international students. Among these, the Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS) is particularly notable for its focus on academic excellence. 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