Scholarship
Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS)
The Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS) is intended for excellent non-EU/EEA students enrolling in a master's degree programme at Leiden University. It provides varying levels of tuition fee support.
About this scholarship
Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS) is offered by Leiden University for study in Netherlands at master level. The award is valued at €10,000, €15,000, or total tuition fee minus statutory fee, provided as partial tuition support. Funding is awarded for a single cycle and is not listed as renewable.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as partial tuition funding. Applicants selected receive €10,000, €15,000, or total tuition fee minus statutory fee. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at master level. Nationality requirements apply: Non-EU/EEA.
Eligibility
Non-EU/EEA students with excellent academic records applying for a master's programme at Leiden University.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-02-01. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
master
Nationality requirements
Non-EU/EEA
Funding basis
Merit-based
Key details
- Provider
- Leiden University
- Country
- Netherlands
- Award
- €10,000, €15,000, or total tuition fee minus statutory fee
- Funding type
- partial tuition
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- master
- Nationality
- Non-EU/EEA
- Deadline
- 2026-02-01
- Renewable
- No
- Verified by Eternity
- Not yet verified
- Last verified
- 2026-08-26
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
View official scholarship sourceLast verified 2026-08-26