Leiden University Excellence Scholarship programme

Netherlands - Leiden University offers scholarships to outstanding non-EU/EEA students pursuing an English taught master’s degree programme at Leiden University.

About Leiden Univeristy

Leiden University is a comprehensive and research intensive university with a 430-year history of producing outstanding graduates. A Leiden master’s diploma provides you with a firm basis for entering the employment market both at home and internationally.

Areas of Interest

* Arts and Humanities
* Business, Communication and IT
* Education
* Law/Criminology for Dutch Students (regular LL.M./Msc)
* Law for International students and professionals (LL.M./LL.M. Advanced )
* Science and Biomedical Science
* Social and Behavioural Sciences

Who is eligible
Non-EU/EEA students enrolling in a Leiden University master’s degree programme starting September 2009 or February 2010 ( All MA, MSc and LL.M programmes as mentioned on the website Master’s programmes in Leiden).

All nationalities enrolling in the following programmes starting September 2009 or February 2010:
- 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
- MA in International Relations and Diplomacy

Students should be aware that the LExS is not a full scholarship. It is necessary to find additional funding to be able to finance their study and stay completely.

One of the requirements for being granted a residence permit in the Netherlands is that students must submit proof that they have sufficient financial means to finance their study period in the Netherlands. Leiden University advises a budget, not including the tuition fee, of approx. €10,000 to €14,000 per year to cover the costs for rent, insurance, living expenses, course books and local transportation. How much money students actually spend will of course depend on their life style and spending habits.

APPLICATION

To apply for the scholarship, you should write a letter of motivation (in Word) of a maximum of 500 words, in which you indicate why you believe you should be considered for this scholarship. The Word document can then be attached to your online application for the master’s programmes for which you are applying.

Application DEADLINE

April 1 for programmes starting in September 2009
October 15 for programmes starting in February 2010

CONTACT INFORMATION

Postal address
Leiden University
P.O. Box 9500
2300 RA Leiden
The Netherlands
Visiting address
Rapenburg 70
2311 EZ Leiden
Phone
+31 (0)71 527 27 27 (operator)

Website: http://www.leidenuniv.nl/en/