Master'sNetherlandsPartial Funding
Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS) 2027 in the Netherlands
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Program Overview
The Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS) rewards outstanding non-EEA/non-EFTA students joining a full-time master's programme at Leiden University, one of Europe's oldest research universities, starting in September 2027. It is a merit-based tuition fee scholarship (partial funding), awarded at different levels up to the full tuition fee minus the statutory fee, for the duration of your programme. You apply through your master's admission application by uploading a motivation letter of up to 500 words. The deadline for the September 2027 intake is 1 December 2026, and results are expected by the end of March 2027.
Key Information
Host Country
Netherlands
Funding Type
Partial
English Requirement
Varies — check program requirements
Eligible Nations
Non-EEA and non-EFTA nationals (some programmes open to all nationalities)
Category
Partial Funding
Applications Open
Open now (with master's applications)
Status
Accepting Applications
Scholarship Benefits
Tuition fee reduction at one of several award levels
The highest level covers the full tuition fee minus the statutory fee
Valid for the duration of your full-time programme
Eligibility Criteria
- Non-EEA or non-EFTA nationality (exceptions for some programmes)
- Applying for a full-time Leiden master's programme starting in September 2027
- Not available for Leiden Law School's LLM (non-advanced) and MSc programmes
- Excellent academic results, typically in the top 10% of your bachelor's
- Cannot be combined with another full external scholarship
Guides for this scholarship
How Applications Are Evaluated
Each scholarship provider uses its own selection criteria. Applicants should review the official scholarship guidelines for the specific criteria used to evaluate applications.
Selection information published by the provider
- Excellent academic results in your previous studies, relevant to the master's programme you apply for
- As an indication, you are among the top 10% of graduates in your previous programme
- The faculty selection committees nominate the recipients
Required Documents
Leiden master's admission application
LExS motivation letter (PDF, maximum 500 words)
Transcripts and other documents required by your programme
How to Apply
1
Apply online for admission to an eligible Leiden master's programme (allow up to 3 working days for processing)
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In the scholarship section, select LExS and upload your motivation letter
3
Submit by 1 December 2026
4
Faculty selection committees review applications
5
You receive the outcome by the end of March 2027
Ready to Submit?
Ensure you have reviewed all requirements and gathered your documents before starting the application.
Official Application WebsiteFrequently Asked Questions
It varies by program and by your previous education. Some providers accept other English tests, and some waive the test if your earlier degree was taught in English. Check the official program requirements before you apply.
The official deadline is 12/1/2026. We highly recommend submitting your application at least a week prior to avoid server congestion.
Most universities allow you to apply with a "Hope Certificate" or provisional transcript if you are in your final semester, provided you graduate before the intake starts.
This varies by university. Many fully funded scholarships cover or waive application fees, but some may still require an initial processing fee. Refer to the official guidelines.
For PhD and some Master's programs, securing an acceptance letter from a professor is often mandatory. For undergraduate programs, it is usually not required.
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