The Lion Scholarship at Leiden University in Netherlands is open now. It is offered for Masters degree in the field of Physics.  The deadline for sending your application is 01 Feb 2024. Leiden University provides this scholarship. 

Scholarships from the Den Adel Fund for Experimental Physics and the Lorentz Fund for Theoretical Physics are available to non-Dutch nationals through the Leiden Institute of Physics (LION). Based on academic performance, scholarships are given to around 10% of the admitted individuals.

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The Lion Scholarship at Leiden University in Netherlands will provide 6,000 EUROS annually. 

The eligibility criteria for the Lion Scholarship at Leiden University in Netherlands are stated below: 

1. Countries Eligible: Scholarships are available to non-Dutch nationals.

2. Acceptable Subject or Course: The scholarship will be given out at Leiden University's MSc in Physics program.

3. Acceptable Standards: The candidates must fulfill all requirements to be qualified:

4. To be eligible to apply, candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in physics or a closely related field from a foreign research institution that is on par with Dutch universities.

5. Candidates possess the theoretical and mathematical background and depth of understanding required for the Leiden BSc Physics program's undergraduate courses in complex analysis, quantum physics, electrodynamics, and statistical physics.

Admissions procedure:

1. Use the https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/education/study-programmes/master/physics/admission-and-application website to apply for the MSc program in Physics. Please take note that we will only evaluate submissions that are submitted in full before the deadline.

2. The motivation letter for acceptance should make clear that it is an academic merit argument and specifically address the fellowship application. 

3. Include one recommendation letter supporting your fellowship candidacy from your current study program in your application file.

4. Contact [email protected] via email to submit your application for a LION scholarship.