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Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS)
Leiden University
Partly funded
LExS reduces tuition for strong non-EEA students starting a master's at Leiden University. Awards come in fixed amounts between 10,000 and 19,000 euros and do not cover living costs. About 25 awards are made each year.
Deadline
December 1, 2026
Funding
Tuition reduction of 10,000 to 19,000 euros
Where
Netherlands
Who it's for
Master's applicants
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You need a non-EEA passport and grades in roughly the top 10 percent of your class. Submit both the master's application and the scholarship application by 1 December 2026.
Field of study
Any field
Length
1-2 years (length of the master's)
Details like deadlines and eligibility can change from year to year, so check the official program page before you apply.
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