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Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS)

Leiden University · Leiden, Netherlands

Card for the Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS) at Leiden University in Leiden, Netherlands, with a deadline of 1 Dec 2026. The photo shows a row of colourful gabled Dutch canal houses with houseboats reflected in the canal, a general Netherlands view rather than Leiden itself.

Deadline 1 December 2026 (Europe/Amsterdam)Deadline 1 December 2026 (Europe/Amsterdam)

In short

The Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS) is for students from non-EEA/non-EFTA countries starting a September Master's programme at Leiden University in the Netherlands. Scholarship applications are due on 1 December 2026, alongside an application for admission, and all applicants hear the award decision before the end of March. Applications are likely open; please verify dates and details on the official portal before applying.

  • For Master's students from non-EEA/non-EFTA countries, September start only; February starters are not eligible
  • Excludes Leiden Law School's (non-advanced) LLM and MSc programmes, except Advanced LLMs and MSc International Relations and Diplomacy
  • Motivation letter required: a PDF of no more than 500 words
  • Late scholarship applications are not considered; decisions before the end of March
  • Deadline: 1 December 2026 (Europe/Amsterdam)
Institution
Leiden University
Location
Leiden, Netherlands
Type
Scholarship
Field
Master's programmes (all fields, with stated exceptions)
Level
Master's
Deadline
1 December 2026 (Europe/Amsterdam)
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