Leiden University Masters Degree Scholarship in Netherlands 2020
Are you looking for a master’s degree at a world-class university where high-quality education, the best lecturers and leading researchers are all part of the package? Leiden University offers almost 80 English taught master’s programmes: you’re certain to find one that suits you.
Since 2009, the Minerva Scholarship Fund Foundation (MSF) has provided Leiden University students of all disciplines with scholarships for study and research projects. The MSF also strives to support exceptional student projects overseas.Deadline15 December and 15 AprilTarget groupBachelor, MasterCountries/ nationalitiesAll countriesScholarship typeInternship, Study, ResearchFacultyArchaeology, Humanities, Medicine/LUMC, Governance and Global Affairs, Law, Social and Behavioural Sciences, Science, Interfacultair Centrum voor Lerarenopleiding, Onderwijsontwikkeling en Nascholing (ICLON)
Eligibility requirements
- You are registered as a Bachelor or Master student at Leiden University.
- You do not need to be a member of L.S.V. Minerva.
- The application pertains to an exceptional or prestigious study or research project in the Netherlands or abroad.
- The project falls into one of the following categories: internship, study or research. PhD tracks and complete Master programmes are not eligible.
Obligations
- Within three months of the end of the project, you must submit a project report with accompanying images.
Scholarship amount
- Between €900 and €2000
- The following expenses can be subsidised: research costs; international travel and living costs.
Application process
- Download an application form from www.minervascholarshipfund.com.
- Complete the form.
- Check you have all the required documents.
- Submit your complete application dossier to the address provided, before the deadline.
Note: There are two MSF application rounds per year. The deadlines for these are 15 April and 15 December.
Selection process
- The allocation committee (consisting of Leiden lecturers from various disciples) will evaluate all applications on the basis of predetermined criteria. During the evaluation process, attention is given to the relevance of the research and how it will contribute to the advancement of academic knowledge.
- You will be informed (max.) one month after the application deadline whether you have been awarded a scholarship.
It is not possible to appeal against scholarship decisions.
Specific information
The Minerva Scholarship Fund Foundation is a registered charity (ANBI) in terms of Dutch income tax laws. Donations to the foundation are tax deductible. Donations must meet certain criteria to qualify for ANBI status.
Background
The Minerva Scholarship Fund Foundation aims to provide scholarships for study and research projects within various fields of study. In particular, the MSF strives to fund exceptional and exclusive student projects, both in the Netherlands and abroad. The Minerva Scholarship Fund is an initiative of the Leiden Minerva Student Association.
Disclaimer
The student is responsible for submitting a complete application, according to the steps described above and before the aforementioned deadline. Leiden University and MSF cannot be held responsible for late and/or incomplete applications.
More information
Minerva Scholarship Fund
Mail: minervascholarshipfund@lsvminerva.nl or assessorii@lsvminerva.nl
Website: www.minervascholarshipfund.com
Are you looking for a master’s degree at a world-class university where high-quality education, the best lecturers and leading researchers are all part of the package? Leiden University offers almost 80 English taught master’s programmes: you’re certain to find one that suits you.
Master’s admission and application
Find out how to apply for one of Leiden University’s master’s programmes by following our step-by step guide in the application and admission section. We look forward to receiving your application!
Step-by step guide
This guide clearly explains the steps you need to take to apply, and the subsequent admission process.
- Step 1: Check the admission requirements
- Step 2: Check the application deadlines
- Step 3: Collect the required documents
- Step 4: Start your application
- Step 5: Pay your tuition fees
- Step 6: Prepare for your studies at Leiden University
Every programme at Leiden University has its own entry requirements, application procedure and deadlines. Find out how to apply for your programme by following the step-by step guide in the application and admission section of each programme.