OpenFieldLeiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS) in Quantitative Science Studies
Prestigious institutional scholarship awarded to outstanding non-EU/EEA graduate scholars enrolling in science and technology studies master's programs at Leiden University.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Top 10% of graduating undergraduate class (equivalent to Dutch grade 8.0/10 or 3.7/4.0 GPA)
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.0 (minimum 6.5 in all bands) or TOEFL 100
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Strong quantitative analytical background
- Thesis / Research statement
- Academic research paper demonstrating rigorous quantitative or statistical analysis
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters from university professors
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- €15,000 tuition fee waiver plus living allowance stipend
- Application fee
- €100
- Tuition / joining costs
- €18,200/year (largely offset by scholarship)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 1, 2027 (September 2027 intake competition)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official CWTS - Centre for Science and Technology Studies documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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