Netherland Scholarship - Leiden University Excellence Scholarship Programme (LExS)

Leiden University offers master's degree programme for excellent students from all nationalities starting February 2014 or September 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).
  1. All nationalities enrolling in the following programmes starting February 2014 or September 2014 (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:

  1. 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
  2. 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)
  3. Scholarships will not be awarded to applicants who have already obtained a Leiden University master’s degree
  4. Students who are granted a Leiden Excellence Scholarship must comply with and confirm in writing their agreement with the terms and conditions attached to the scholarship prior to the granting of the scholarship.

Application procedure for February 2014 / September 2014 intake (the application for September 2013 is closed).

Step  Procedure Deadline
1A
Fill in your online application for admission to Leiden University

Deadline 1 October 2013 for programmes starting in February 2014.

Deadline 1 February 2014 for all programmes starting in September 2014 except Law programmes. (the deadline for the Faculty of Law is to be announced)
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. Mid November 2013 for the February 2014 intake.
Mid April 2014 for the September 2014 intake.



For Further information : http://prospectivestudents.leiden.edu/scholarships/scholarship/lexs.html

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