LION Scholarship at Leiden University in Netherlands 2025

The LION Scholarship at Leiden University in Netherlands is open to all Non-Dutch nationals. It is offered for a Master's degree in the field of Physics. The deadline for sending an application is 01 Feb 2025. This scholarship is provided by the Leiden University.

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.

Each scholarship, worth € 6000 annually, is given out for a year and is renewable for a second year if the recipient performs satisfactorily (i.e., 60EC with a first-year GPA of at least 8). Please note that scholarships do not waive the Leiden University tuition cost or the requirement to provide "proof of sufficient funds" when applying for a student visa or residence permit from the Dutch Immigration Office (which is necessary for non-EU citizens).

• The successful candidates are awarded a sum of EUR 6,000 for one year.
• The scholarship is renewable subject to the following conditions:
  • 60EC with a GPA higher than 8.0 in the first year. 

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