Scholarship Name: Leiden University Excellence Scholarship programme (LExS)
Brief description
Masters scholarships for students of any nationality to pursue postgraduate degree in Law, International Relations and Diplomacy and other programmes at Leiden University Netherlands 2013/2014
Accepted Subject Areas?
Leiden University Excellence Scholarship programme 2013/2014
All MA, MSc and LL.M programmes offered at the university including the following programmes for all nationality:
- 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
About Scholarship
The Leiden University Excellence Scholarship programme (LExS) is offered for excellent Non-EU/EEA students enrolling in a Leiden University master’s degree programme and for excellent students from all nationalities enrolling in a Master of Law Advanced Programme or MSc in International Relations and Diplomacy.
Scholarship Offered Since: Not Specified
By what Criteria is Selection Made?
- 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
- 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
- Scholarships will not be awarded to applicants who have already obtained a Leiden University master’s degree
- Students are selected on the basis of academic merit.
Who is qualified to apply?
- Non-EU/EEA students enrolling in a Leiden University master’s degree programme starting September 2012 or February 2013 (All MA, MSc and LL.M programmes as mentioned on the website Master’s programmes in Leiden).
- All nationalities enrolling in the programmes listed above starting September 2012 or February 2013
How Many Scholarships are available? The number and type of award of the scholarship depends on the budget available for each Faculty department.
What are the benefits?
The Leiden University Excellence Scholarship programme has 5 types of awards
- Platinum- Covers the tuition fee minus the home fee* and an allowance of €10,000 for living costs
- Gold- Covers the tuition fee minus the home fee*
- Silver- Covers 75% of the tuition fee
- Bronze- Covers 50% of the tuition fee
- Ivory- Covers 25 % of the tuition fee
How long will sponsorship last?
Scholarship will last for the duration of the masters programme
Eligible Countries
Any Nationality
To be taken at (country): Leiden University, Netherlands
What time of year does Application Close?
Deadline for programmes starting in September 2013 is 1 February 2012 .
Deadline only for programmes of the Leiden Law School starting in September 2013 is 1 April 2013.
Deadline for programmes starting in February 2014 is 1 October 2013.
Offered annually? Yes
How can I Apply?
Application procedure for September 2012 / February 2013 intake
Fill in your online application for admission to Leiden University
Upload all necessary documents
Indicate clearly that you would like to apply for the LExS scholarship on the scholarship page
You are required to 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 should then be attached on the scholarship page in your onlineapplication for the master’s programmes for which you are applying.
How can I get more information?
If you need more Information about this scholarship, kindly visit the Scholarship Webpage
Sponsors
Leiden University Netherlands
Important Notes:
All LExS applicants will be informed by the scholarship department of Student Educational Affairs by The end of May 2012 for September 2012 intake and Mid November 2012 for the February 2013 intake.
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.