Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS 2019) for LL.M Advanced Studies [Netherlands]: Apply by March 1

Applications are invited for the Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS) for excellent students of all nationalities joining an LLM Advanced Studies programme or the Master’s in International Relations & Diplomacy.

Scholarship or loan amount

The LExS is awarded for the duration of the study programme. There are three available levels of awards:

• € 10,000 of the tuition fee
• € 15,000 of the tuition fee
• Total tuition fee minus the statutory tuition fee

The LExS is not a full scholarship. Non-EEA LExS recipients must still submit ‘proof of sufficient funds’ for their student visa/residence permit application.

Application Process

• Apply online for admission to a Master’s programme at Leiden University and pay the application fee if applicable.
• In the scholarship section of your online application, indicate that you wish to apply for a LExS.
• Upload your LExS motivation letter as instructed in your online application. This is a Word doc of max. 500 words, in which you explain why you would like to be considered for the award.
• Submit your online application, containing your LExS application, before the LExS application deadline.
• If you apply for more than one study programme and wish to apply for a LExS for each, indicate this clearly in each application and upload a LExS motivation letter for each.

Selection Process

• The faculty selection committees will nominate LExS recipients and inform the Scholarships Team, up to 6 weeks after the LExS deadline.
• The Scholarships Team will notify all LExS applicants of the decisions: – At the end of November – for the February intake. – At the end of April – for the September intake.

Contact

E-mail: scholarships@sea.leidenuniv.nl Tel: +31 (0)71 527 8011

For the official website, click here.