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Minerva Scholarship Fund at Leiden University 2026

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Funding Type

Partial Funding · EUR 900 to EUR 2,000

Eligible Courses

Archaeology, Humanities, Medicine/LUMC, Governance and Global Affairs, Law, Social and Behavioural Sciences

Eligible Nationalities

Open to all nationals

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Overview

Eligibility Criteria for Minerva Scholarship Fund:

Applicants must:

  • Be a Bachelor’s or Master’s student enrolled at Leiden University
  • Propose an exceptional or prestigious study, internship, or research project abroad
  • Ensure the project is academic in nature and contributes to knowledge development
  • Note: PhD students and full master’s programmes are not eligible

Value of Minerva Scholarship Fund:

  • Between €900 and €2000
  • The following expenses can be subsidised: research costs; international travel and living costs.

Application Process:

Applicants must download and complete the MSF application form, attach required documents, and submit the full application dossier before the deadline via the provided submission address.

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SIMPLE 5 STEP PROCESS

How to Apply

1

Check Eligibility

Confirm that you meet the scholarship requirements

2

Prepare Documents

Gather all required documents for your application

3

Submit Application

Apply through the official scholarship application process

4

Application Review

The scholarship provider evaluates eligible applications

5

Scholarship Decision

Selected applicants are informed about the final results

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Documents Needed

  • Academic Transcripts (Usually required)

  • Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)

  • Identity Proof (Usually required)

  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

Note: The exact document requirements vary by scholarship. Always refer to the official application guidelines

FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at Leiden University. Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of Minerva Scholarship Fund at Leiden University 2026 is 15 Nov, 2026.
  • Minerva Scholarship Fund at Leiden University 2026 is offered to Bachelors, Masters degree.
  • Minerva Scholarship Fund at Leiden University 2026 is offered for Archaeology, Humanities, Medicine/LUMC, Governance and Global Affairs, Law, Social and Behavioural Sciences.
  • Minerva Scholarship Fund at Leiden University 2026 is open for: Open to all nationals.
  • Minerva Scholarship Fund at Leiden University 2026 is offered by Leiden University.
  • Minerva Scholarship Fund at Leiden University 2026 covers Partial Funding, EUR 900 to EUR 2,000.