Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS) 2027 - Advanced LLM
A merit scholarship at Leiden University offering tuition-fee awards to outstanding non-EEA students for eligible full-time master's programmes starting in September 2027, with Advanced LLM programmes open to applicants of all nationalities.
| Amount / funding | EUR 10,000 to EUR 19,000 towards tuition fees (not a full-cost award; accommodation, living costs, insurance, travel and visa costs are not covered) |
|---|---|
| Deadline | 2026-12-01 |
| Start date | September 2027 |
| Level | masters |
| Funding type | partial |
| Field |
About this scholarship
A merit scholarship at Leiden University offering tuition-fee awards to outstanding non-EEA students for eligible full-time master's programmes starting in September 2027, with Advanced LLM programmes open to applicants of all nationalities.
Minimum requirements
Outstanding non-EEA/non-EFTA nationals admitted to an eligible full-time master's programme, not eligible for Dutch government student finance; Advanced LLM programmes and the MSc in International Relations and Diplomacy are open to all nationalities; non-advanced LLM programmes and MSc programmes at Leiden Law School are excluded; apply for the master's programme first, then indicate the LExS request before the deadline
Application checklist
- Confirm you meet the stated eligibility for Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS) 2027 - Advanced LLM: Outstanding non-EEA/non-EFTA nationals admitted to an eligible full-time master's programme, not eligible for Dutch government student finance.
- Apply through the official application route for Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS) 2027 - Advanced LLM (universiteitleiden.nl); follow the portal steps on that page rather than an aggregator page.
- Prepare your academic transcripts, CV and personal statement for Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS) 2027 - Advanced LLM; check the official page for the exact document list for this programme.
- Ask referees early for Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS) 2027 - Advanced LLM and check the official page whether references are required for this programme.
- Check the official page whether any language evidence or test score is required for Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS) 2027 - Advanced LLM.
- Submit by the deadline on the record for Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS) 2027 - Advanced LLM: 2026-12-01.
- Budget Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS) 2027 - Advanced LLM on the funding stated on the record: EUR 10,000 to EUR 19,000 towards tuition fees (not a full-cost award. Check the official page for what is and is not covered.
Application tips
- For Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS) 2027 - Advanced LLM (Netherlands; masters): work back from the 2026-12-01 deadline and submit early enough for references and documents to arrive, noting any time zone stated on the record.
- Check the eligibility edge for Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS) 2027 - Advanced LLM first: Outstanding non-EEA/non-EFTA nationals admitted to an eligible full-time master's programme, not eligible for Dutch government student finance; If any clause does not clearly cover you, ask the sponsor before spending time on the full application.
- Budget Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS) 2027 - Advanced LLM on EUR 10,000 to EUR 19,000 towards tuition fees (not a full-cost award; check the official page for what is excluded (fees, travel, living costs). Funding type on the record: partial. Do not assume full coverage unless the record states it.
- For Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS) 2027 - Advanced LLM (08 Law), connect your previous study and any relevant experience directly to this master's field, and explain what you will do with the qualification afterwards in terms the sponsor's criteria recognise.
Always verify deadline, amount and eligibility on the official page before applying. Values marked ESTIMATE are based on a previous cycle and are not confirmed for the current round.
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