LUC Financial Support Programme 2023

Scholarship Description:

LUC Financial Support Programme 2023 is open for International Students . The scholarship allows Bachelor level program(s) in the field of Governance, Global Affairs taught at Leiden University . The deadline of the scholarship is expired at 15 Mar 2023.

LUC Financial Support Programme 2023 is being offered by Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs (FGGA) in Leiden University which is a public research university in Leiden, Netherlands. Knowledge that benefits society is the domain of the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs (FGGA). FGGA provides high-quality interdisciplinary education on and research into social and governance issues such as terrorism, organisation of public administration, climate change and economic crises. LUC Financial Support Programme 2023 offers financial support to a limited number of excellent students who may otherwise not be able to attend. Both enrolled students and future students of LUC can request financial support. 

Degree Level:

LUC Financial Support Programme 2023 is available to undertake Bachelor level programs at Leiden University.

Available Subjects:

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

• Governance
• Global Affairs

Scholarship Benefits:

• Recipients will be awarded an amount between 1000 Euro and 3000 Euro per year - exact amount to be determined by LUC on the basis of the applicant’s situation and the amount of funds available.
• Funds are awarded for a period of one academic year. At the end of that year, students will be invited to request a renewal of their financial support for the following academic year.
• Renewal of financial support is at the discretion of LUC and is not guaranteed. When requesting a renewal, students must demonstrate that their financial situation still merits the awarding of financial support.
• Financial support can be awarded for a maximum of 3 academic years (6 semesters).

Eligible Nationalities:

This scholarship is available to students of all nationalities. 

Eligibility Criteria:

• Prospective students:
  • When applying for the scholarship, you must have already submitted an application for admission to LUC.
  • During the scholarship selection period (March to May), you must have already been (conditionally) admitted to LUC.
• Current LUC students:
  • When applying for the scholarship, you must be making good academic progress without significant or non-substantiated credit shortages.
• You have not previously obtained a Bachelor or Master degree.
• You are able to provide documentary evidence that you are unable to study at LUC without financial support. See information on Criteria, required documents and conditions.

Note: due to the limited availability of funds, financial support cannot be awarded to all candidates who meet the above-mentioned eligibility criteria.

Application Procedure:

Before applying, carefully read the information on Criteria, required documents and conditions then take all the steps below:

• Preferably before 1 December: submit an application for admission to LUC via Leiden University’s online application portal (uSis).
  Please note:  
  • In order to be admitted in time for the scholarship selection period, we highly advise you to meet this early application for admission deadline! 
  • Current LUC students can disregard this step.
• Before 15 March: in the scholarship section of your online application (uSis), indicate that you wish to apply for the LUC financial support programme.
• Upload the following items in your online scholarship application, as described in the information on Criteria, required documents and conditions then click on submit:
  • Motivation letter
  • Financial plan (using this template)
  • Supporting documents

Late or incomplete applications will not be considered!