Leiden University Excellence Scholarship Coverage

This partially funded scholarship for international students covers up to € 19,000 towards the tuition fee.

Leiden University Excellence Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

• Full-time students with a non-EEA or non-EFTA Passport
• Among the top 10% of graduates in their previous study program
• Those who are not taking Leiden Law School's LLM (non-advanced) and MSc programs

Make sure to check out the Leiden University admissions pages and the Leiden University Excellence Scholarship pages for more information!

Leiden University Excellence Scholarship Application Procedure

If you meet the eligibility criteria for Leiden University and Leiden University Excellence Scholarship, you can move forward with the application process!

Remember to apply for admission to Leiden University first before applying for Leiden University Excellence Scholarship. You can visit the official website found in Leiden University Admissions Section to see the admissions application process.

Leiden University Excellence Scholarship Application Process

A separate scholarship application – in addition to the university admission – is needed for Leiden University Excellence Scholarship. You’ll have to collect these requirements:

• Scholarship Application Form

Once you have those ready, follow these steps to submit your scholarship application and requirements:

1. Indicate in your admissions application that you want to apply for this scholarship
2. Submit the scholarship application before the deadline

For more information, please see the Leiden University Excellence Scholarship Scholarship Application Procedure Page .

Leiden University Excellence Scholarship Deadlines

For Leiden University Excellence Scholarship, you may apply on these dates:

• Scholarship Application Deadline (For programs starting 1 September) : February 1, 2026

We also recommend visiting the Leiden University Admissions Section for other university deadlines and requirements.

For more information about the admission details of Leiden University, you can visit the following pages:

Master's Admissions Page

Leiden University Excellence Scholarship Page

Want to learn more about Leiden University, Leiden University Excellence Scholarship, scholarship requirements, deadlines, application process, and other related information? Check the Leiden University Excellence Scholarship page!

Official Scholarship Page

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