Leiden University Netherlands Excellence Scholarship
Leiden University, Netherlands
Excellence Scholarship 2023/2024 for International Students
Ranking:
#126
Location: Netherland
Degree Level: graduate,
undergraduate, masters
Scholarship Status: fully funded
About Leiden University:
Leiden
University is a public research university located in Leiden, Netherlands. It
is the oldest university in the Netherlands, founded in 1575 by William of
Orange. Leiden University is ranked 126th in the QS World University Rankings
2024, 77th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022, and
14th in the Reuters Top 100: Europe's Most Innovative Universities 2019.
The Leiden University Excellence
Scholarship (Lex’s) is a tuition waiver scholarship offered to outstanding
non-EEA/EFTA students who are enrolled in a full-time master's degree programme
at Leiden University in the Netherlands.
The
Lex’s is awarded for the duration of the study programme, and there are three
available levels of awards:
·
€10,000 of the tuition fee: This
is the most common level of award.
·
€15,000 of the tuition fee: This
is awarded to students with outstanding academic records and/or research proposals.
·
Total tuition fee minus the
statutory tuition fee: This is awarded to students who are from developing
countries.
Eligibility
Criteria:
To
be eligible for the Lex’s, you must meet the following criteria:
- You must be a non-EEA/non-EFTA national.
- You must have a bachelor's degree from a recognized
university.
o
You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
(on a 4.0 scale).
- You must have a TOEFL score of at least 100 or an IELTS
score of at least 7.0.
- You must be enrolled in a full-time Master's degree
programme at Leiden University.
- You must be able to demonstrate your motivation to
study at Leiden University.
In
addition to the above criteria, you will also need to submit a letter of
motivation explaining why you are interested in the Lex’s scholarship and how
it will benefit your academic and professional goals.
How to Apply:
Here are the steps on how to apply
for the Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS) 2023/2024 for
International Students:
Go to the Leiden University
Excellence Scholarship website:
https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/scholarships/sea/leiden-university-excellence-scholarship-lexs
and click on the "Apply" button.
1.
Create an account and log in.
2.
Select the master's programme you
are applying for.
3.
Upload your application documents,
including:
o Your
motivation letter for the Lex’s scholarship
o Your
academic transcripts
o Your
letter of recommendation
o Your
CV
4.
Pay the application fee of €100.
5.
Submit your application by the
deadline.
Application
Deadline:
The
deadline for applications is:
·
February for master's programme
starting in September 2023
·
October for master's programmers’ starting in February
2024
Please
note that you must first apply for admission to a master's programme at Leiden
University before you can apply for the Lex’s scholarship.
Benefits
Provided:
Here
are some of the specific benefits of the Leiden University Excellence
Scholarship:
·
Full
tuition fee waiver: The LExS covers the full cost
of tuition for your master's degree program. This means that you will not have
to pay any tuition fees for your studies.
·
Living
expenses allowance: The LExS also provides you
with a living expenses allowance. This allowance is intended to cover your
basic living costs, such as rent, food, and transportation.
·
Travel
allowance: The LExS also provides you
with a travel allowance. This allowance can be used to cover the cost of your
travel to and from Leiden University.
·
Mentorship: The
LExS provides you with a personal mentor. Your mentor will be a faculty member
at Leiden University who will provide you with guidance and support throughout
your studies.
·
Research
opportunities: The LExS gives you the
opportunity to participate in research projects. This is a great way to gain
experience in your field and to network with other researchers.
·
Networking
opportunities: The LExS gives you access to a
network of alumni and other scholars. This network can be a valuable resource
for you as you continue your studies and your career.
If
you are an outstanding student with a strong academic record, then you should
consider applying for the LExS. If you need any help or assistance , contact us
at info@gtosworld.org or WhatsApp at
+923453291127.