About
Leiden University (Universiteit Leiden) is a renowned Dutch research university founded in 1575, making it one of the oldest universities in the Netherlands. The university offers a comprehensive range of bachelor's, master's, and PhD programs across multiple faculties including Archaeology, Humanities, Medicine (LUMC), Law, Social Sciences, and Science. It operates across locations in Leiden and The Hague, and is part of the Leiden-Delft-Erasmus Universities alliance.
Funding Opportunities
Trustee Funds (Curatorenfondsen)
Trustee funds are intended to contribute towards the study costs of students who are going abroad for a study-related activity but are unable to fund the activity without additional financial support. The scholarship consists of a one-off contribution towards the cost of study-related activities abroad for students at Leiden University. All students of Leiden University are eligible to submit a request for activities related to their study programme. The amount awarded depends on the duration of the stay, costs involved, and the student's financial means. For trips of 10 months or longer, the maximum amount that can be awarded is 700 euro. Students may apply for funding from the trustee funds once per study, with bachelor and master programmes considered separate studies for these purposes.
Swaantje Mondt Fund Scholarship
The Swaantje Mondt Fund Scholarship is intended for students who wish to follow the Master of Laws Advanced Studies programme in International Children's Rights at Leiden University and meet all criteria for admission. The scholarship is designed for highly motivated students who lack the financial means to follow the study programme without assistance. The Swaantje Mondt Fund Scholarship is a named Fund at the Leiden University Fund (LUF), which aims to enable students to study at Leiden University and subsequently participate constructively in civil society, government, or the development of their country of origin. Applicants must have the firm intention of returning to their home country after graduation and bringing into practice the knowledge obtained during the programme to improve the implementation of international children's rights in their home country. This is a partial scholarship covering a significant portion of the tuition fees but not living costs or the full tuition amount.
NL Scholarship - Outgoing
The NL Scholarship - Outgoing (formerly known as Holland Scholarship - Outgoing) is intended for talented Leiden University Bachelor's and Master's students who want to study, undertake research, or do an internship at an institution or company outside the EEA. The scholarship provides a one-off payment of €2,500 to support students during their international study, research, or internship experience. The activity abroad must be a recognized part of the student's study programme at Leiden University and must be worth a minimum of 10 study credits. Students must continue to pay statutory tuition fees to Leiden University during their stay abroad. The scholarship is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science as well as several Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences.
NL Scholarship - Incoming students
The NL Scholarship is intended for talented international students who would like to follow an English-taught Bachelor's programme at Leiden University. This scholarship supports non-EU/EEA international students pursuing undergraduate studies at one of Leiden University's faculties including Archaeology, Humanities, Governance and Global Affairs, Social and Behavioural Sciences, and Science. Please note that this scholarship is currently unavailable for the academic years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, and information about future availability is not yet known.
Minerva Scholarship Fund
Since 2009, the Minerva Scholarship Fund Foundation (MSF) has provided Leiden University students of all disciplines with scholarships for exceptional or prestigious study and research projects abroad. The scholarship supports internships, study, or research projects internationally, excluding PhD tracks and complete Master programmes. The MSF is an initiative of the Leiden Minerva Student Association and operates as a registered charity under Dutch income tax laws. The foundation aims to fund exceptional and exclusive student projects abroad across various fields of study, helping students advance academic knowledge through international experiences.
LUSTRA+ Scholarship
The LUSTRA+ Scholarship is a funding opportunity provided by Leiden University to support Bachelor and Master students who want to study, conduct research, or do an internship at an institution or company in the UK and all countries outside Europe (except Turkey). The scholarship encourages students to gain international experience and specialist knowledge outside Europe. The activity abroad must be a fully recognized part of the student's study programme at Leiden University and approved by their programme's Board of Examiners. The LUSTRA+ period must be a minimum of 14 days and a maximum of 12 months in duration. Students may apply for a LUSTRA+ scholarship more than once, with funding available for a maximum of 12 months during their bachelor's programme and 12 months during their Master's programme. The scholarship provides one-off award amounts ranging from €200 to €650 depending on the length of stay abroad. Students must continue to pay statutory tuition fees to Leiden University during their stay abroad and must notify the university of any cancellations or changes to their travel dates.
LUF International Study Fund (LISF)
The LUF International Study Fund (LISF) supports Leiden University students and recent graduates who have original plans for projects abroad but miss out on regular exchange programmes. This fund provides financial assistance to help students and recent graduates secure funding for international projects including internships, study, and research activities. The scholarship is open to students across all faculties at Leiden University, including Archaeology, Humanities, Medicine/LUMC, Governance and Global Affairs, Law, Social and Behavioural Sciences, and Science. The fund is administered by Leiden University Funds (LUF) and aims to enable students to pursue unique international educational experiences that fall outside traditional exchange programs.
LUF - Lutfia Rabbani Scholarship Fund
This scholarship fund is intended for students who have demonstrated exceptional academic excellence and a strong motivation to promote Euro-Arab dialogue. The Lutfia Rabbani Foundation and the Leiden University Fund (LUF) established a partnership in 2018 to support exceptional talent from the MENA region. The collaboration emphasizes the importance of international scholarships as a tool to promote Euro-Arab dialogue. The Fund provides one scholarship annually to a master's student from an Arab country to attend a master's programme at Leiden University. The scholarship is available to students who have received an official letter of admission to a one-year Master's programme at Leiden University or students who are enrolled in the second year of a two-year Master's programme at Leiden University. This is not a full scholarship and does not cover all the recipient's expenses in the Netherlands, including travel and housing costs.
LUC Financial Support Programme
Leiden University College (LUC) offers financial support to a limited number of students who may otherwise not be able to attend. Both enrolled students and future students of LUC can request financial support. The programme provides financial assistance ranging from 1,000 to 3,000 euros per year to help cover study costs. Recipients will be awarded an amount determined by LUC on the basis of the applicant's situation and the amount of funds available. Funds are awarded in principle for a period of 3 academic years but are reviewed on an annual basis. Renewal of financial support is at the discretion of LUC and is not guaranteed. Due to limited availability, financial support cannot be awarded to all candidates. Funds are allocated in the following order of priority: current LUC students, new students who apply during the early bird round, and new students who apply during the regular round.
Kuiper-Overpelt Study Fund
The Kuiper-Overpelt Study Fund is a scholarship programme for talented students from developing countries who wish to follow the Master of Laws Advanced Studies programme in International Children's Rights at Leiden University. The fund is specifically designed to enable students from developing countries to study at Leiden University and subsequently participate constructively in the civil society, the government or the development of their country of origin. The scholarship amounts to €20,000, which covers most of the tuition fee of €22,300 for the one-year programme. Applicants must be nationals of countries with medium or low ranking on the HDI Index and lack the financial means to follow the study programme without the assistance of a scholarship. Recipients must have the firm intention of returning to their home country after graduation to bring into practice the knowledge obtained during the programme in order to improve the implementation of international children's rights in their home country.
Erasmus+ for Training
The Erasmus+ for Training programme enables Leiden University staff members, including teaching and support staff as well as PhD candidates with employment contracts, to undertake training at European partner universities or other relevant organisations. The programme aims to improve skills and competencies and support professional development. The training can take place in any of the Erasmus+ programme countries, which include EU member states as well as Serbia, Republic of Macedonia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Turkey. The training must be for a minimum duration of two days and a maximum of sixty days, excluding travel, though grants are only awarded for a maximum of 14 days. The grant is composed of a daily allowance and a travel allowance, intended as a contribution towards additional expenses arising from the training. Due to limited funds in 2025-2026, grants will be distributed fairly across faculties on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to staff members who have not yet received an Erasmus+ grant in the current project cycle.
Erasmus+ for Teaching Assignments
The Erasmus+ for Teaching Assignments program enables Leiden University teaching staff, including PhD candidates with employment contracts, to carry out teaching assignments at European partner universities. Staff members can conduct seminars, lectures, and tutorials at higher education institutions across Erasmus+ programme countries to improve their skills, competencies, and support professional development. The program provides financial support through daily allowances and travel grants as a contribution towards additional expenses arising from the teaching assignment. The initiative is part of the EU's Erasmus+ programme for education, training, sport and youth, promoting international collaboration and higher education modernization.
Erasmus+ for Studies
The Erasmus+ for Studies program provides grants to Bachelor and Master students at Leiden University who want to follow part of their study programme in a European country at a partner university. The scholarship is part of the European Union's Erasmus+ programme, which has enabled over five million European students to spend part of their studies at another higher education institution in Europe. Students must be registered Bachelor or Master students at Leiden University, at least in their second year of studies, and the receiving institution must hold an Erasmus+ inter-institutional agreement with Leiden University. The duration of the Erasmus+ period must be between 2 months (60 days) and 12 months (360 days), and the study must be a fully recognized part of the student's Bachelor or Master programme. Additional financial support is available for sustainable travel, students with diagnosed medical conditions, students receiving DUO supplementary grants, and students with disabilities or special needs.
Children's Rights Scholarship 2
The Children's Rights Scholarship 2 is intended for students who wish to follow the Master of Laws Advanced Studies programme in International Children's Rights and meet all criteria for admission. This private scholarship is specifically designed for nationals of Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, and Malawi who are highly motivated to study international children's rights but lack the financial means to do so without scholarship assistance. Recipients must have the firm intention of returning to their home country after graduation to bring into practice the knowledge obtained during the programme, in order to improve the implementation of international children's rights. The scholarship covers the full costs of participation including tuition, travel, living expenses, and accommodation costs for the duration of one year.
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- Total Funding Opportunities
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- Active Now
- 14
- Source Domain
- universiteitleiden.nl
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