Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS), administered by Leiden University, is one of the funding options available to international students (non-eu/eea) in Netherlands. The award covers The scholarship provides a reduction in tuition fees. It is available in three amounts: 10,000, 15,000, or the total tuition fee minus the statutory fee. It does not cover living expenses or additional costs. and is open to master's (ma, msc, ll.m) students studying all master's programs offered at leiden university (excluding llm advanced studies which have separate specific rules). The scholarship runs for duration of the master's program (12 or 24 months) and may be renewed annually based on academic performance. Eligibility is generally based on open to excellent non-EU/EEA students applying for a Master's program at Leiden. Students must have achieved excellent study results in their previous education, typically belonging to the top 10% of their graduating class. The application deadline is February 1 for September intake; October 1 for February intake, with an acceptance rate of approximately Highly competitive, approximately 2-5% of applicants. Students can compare this opportunity against similar scholarships below to find the best fit for their profile.