LEIDEN UNIVERSITY EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME 2009/10 (LEXS) – EU STUDENTS
Leiden University Excellence Scholarship programme 2009/10 (LExS) for non-EU students.
Introduction:
The Leiden University Executive Board has decided to launch a scholarship scheme: the Leiden University Excellence Scholarships (LExS). The LExS scheme will assist the most excellent students in realising their dream of studying at Leiden University. This is a strong impulse to move quality in the University up by another notch.
The Leiden University Executive Board has decided to launch a scholarship scheme: the Leiden University Excellence Scholarships (LExS). The LExS scheme will assist the most excellent students in realising their dream of studying at Leiden University. This is a strong impulse to move quality in the University up by another notch.
Eligibility:
Outstanding non-EU/EEA students who enrol in an accredited English- taught master’s degree programme at Leiden University per September 2009 or February 2010 (these are the MA, MSc, MPhil, LL.M. (adv.) and LL.M programmes as mentioned on the website Master’s programmes in Leiden).
Outstanding non-EU/EEA students who enrol in an accredited English- taught master’s degree programme at Leiden University per September 2009 or February 2010 (these are the MA, MSc, MPhil, LL.M. (adv.) and LL.M programmes as mentioned on the website Master’s programmes in Leiden).
Additional Requirements:
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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 enrol. As an indication, the student will be among the top 10% for the relevant programme followed abroad;
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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 (”Studiefinanciering”; for more information please refer to: www.ib-groep.nl;
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Scholarships will not be awarded to applicants who have already obtained a master’s degree;
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Applicants will have been admitted to a full-time Leiden master’s diploma programme;
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Students who are granted a Leiden Excellence Scholarship must comply with and confirm in writing their agreement with the terms and conditions (pdf) attached to the scholarship prior to the granting of the scholarship
Application form: http://koala.leidenuniv.nl/iooa/oa/Index.php
Important Dates: April 1 for programmes starting in September 2009
October 15 for programmes starting in February 2010
