International Scholarship

International Student Scholarships

Master Scholarship Program at Leiden University, Netherlands

April 3rd, 2009

6 Leiden University Fund Scholarship in Various Master`s Programmes
Each year the organisation of alumni, Leiden University Fund (LUF) awards 6 LUF scholarships to truly outstanding foreign students pursuing an English language Masters Degree at Leiden University . The LUF scholarship is open to highly talented students from all countries of the world except the Netherlands. Please see below for further requirements.

Master’s programmes in Leiden. Areas of interest:

  1. Arts and Humanities
  2. Business, Communication and IT
  3. Education
  4. Law/Criminology for Dutch Students (regular LL.M./Msc)
  5. Law for International students and professionals (LL.M../LL.M.Advanced)
  6. Science and Biomedical Science
  7. Social and Behavioural Sciences

Application deadline: 1 April 2009.

See the list of eligible English language masters programmes on
www.mastersinleiden.nl
or:

http://www.postgraduate.leidenuniv.nl/index.jsp

Scholarship amount
The scholarship consists of € 10.800,- for one academic year and is available for master`s programmes starting per September 2009.

Applications
Applications can only be made by sending the completed online scholarship application form below to the Leiden University Fund (LUF).

http://www.luf.nl/default.asp?paginaID=411

Requirements for eligibility
1. The applicant has been admitted unconditionally to an English language Masters programme of Leiden University on the basis of prior education outside the Netherlands.
2. The applicant is not in his/her second year of the masters programme.
3. The applicant must have obtained excellent results in his/her previous studies and be for instance in the top 10% of students in his/her programme.
4. The applicant`s studies in the Netherlands must constitute a deepening and broadening of his/her previous studies in the home country.

Further information about the procedures
1. The International Office of Leiden University will forward the necessary documents to the selection committee of LUF. Please note: students applying for a LUF scholarship still have to submit an application for admission to a master`s programme in order to be admitted to the programme. This is a seperate procedure and can be done via on-line application for admission to a master`s study as described on the website: www.mastersinleiden.nl/admissions
2. Students have to pay the application fee and necessary deposits for MVV and or housing themselves.
3. Students will be informed by LUF about the decision by the end of May 2009.
4. Allowances will be paid by LUF in September 2009.

More information about the scholarship:
http://www.leidenuniv.nl/en/prospective/index.php3-c=13_luf2009-2010.htm

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  1. Alehegn Atnafu
    April 10th, 2009 at 03:46 | #1
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    Dear Sir/Madam:
    Alehegn Atnafu from Ethiopia (Eastern Africa)
    I have first degree in MIS (Management Information System) and I have been working in private companies as computer hardware, software & networking engineer for the last eight years in different parts of my homeland, Ethiopia. I am seeking to have master degree in Computer Science, Information System, Information Communication Technology, Computer Networking or any other IT related program.
    Please inform me universities or foundations which offer free scholarship for master programs in worldwide.
    In addition to this, I will be grateful if you could send me any relevant information I will need to fulfill. I hope my request will be granted.
    Thank you very much.
    Regards,
    Alehegn

  2. Alehegn Atnafu
    April 10th, 2009 at 03:49 | #2
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    I realy appriciate who help me by finding the approprate University/College to me. Thanks

  3. Tsega Gebrehiwet
    May 19th, 2009 at 16:54 | #3
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    Dear Sir/Madam,
    I am Tsega,19 year old Ethiopian girl. I am a second year student of Environmental science in Haramaya University, which is one of the universities found in Ethiopia. I would love if I can get a guide from your organization in my schooling. And if possible, I would like to continue my Masters degree and I know I can not afford and if I could get a scholarship to continue in my preciose field. Dear Sir/Madam, I kindly would love to ask your assistance and guide in my future life.

    Sincerly
    Tsega

  4. MATERN KAYERA
    July 15th, 2009 at 13:29 | #4
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    Dear sir/Madam,
    Iam MATERN KAYERA a third year student in Mass communication at St. Augustine University of Tanzania (SAUT). SAUT is a religious university owned by catholic church. I will finish my course next year in June. I wish I could continue for masters in your country the same year(2010). Now, please, how can you help me to get full scholarship in your country for 2010/2011 academic year? Please let me know about it.

    Thank you very much,
    Sincerely,

    Matern Kayera
    Tanzania

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