Leiden University Financial Support Program for International Students 2023

Leiden University College (LUC) offers financial support to a limited number of excellent students who may otherwise not be able to attend. Both enrolled students and future students of LUC can request financial support.

• Table of Content
• About Leiden University
• Leiden University Financial Support Program
• Aim and Benefits of Leiden University Financial Support Program
• Requirements for Leiden University Financial Support Program Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Leiden University

Leiden University was founded in 1575 and is one of the leading international research universities in Europe. It has seven faculties and a campus in both Leiden and The Hague. Its motto is Praesidium Libertatis – Bastion of Freedom. The five disciplinary clusters in which Leiden University and the Leiden University Medical Center excel are: Fundamentals of Science Life Sciences Health and Wellbeing Law, Politics and Administration Languages, Cultures and Societies The University’s academic partners in the province of Zuid-Holland are Delft University of Techn... continue reading

Leiden University Financial Support Program

Aim and Benefits of Leiden University Financial Support Program

• The participants of the LUC Financial Support Program will receive an annual award of between 1000 and 3000 euros, with the precise amount depending on the circumstances of each candidate and the quantity of available funding.

Requirements for Leiden University Financial Support Program Qualification

• You must have already submitted an application for admission to LUC.
• You have not previously obtained a Bachelor or Master degree.
• You are able to provide documentary evidence that you are unable to study at LUC without financial support.

Documents Required for Application

The students are required to present the following documents to the university:

• Copy of a valid passport or ID card
• Copy of a Dutch residence permit (if applicable)
• CV
• Language proficiency (if applicable)
• Copies of diplomas and transcripts
• Letters of motivation (max one A4)
• Letters of recommendation.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Students must apply for admission to LUC through Leiden University’s online application portal. Before 15 March: The scholarship section of their online application indicates that they wish to apply for the LUC financial support program.

For more details,visit Leiden University website