Leiden University Minerva Scholarship 2026
€900–€2,000 partial grants for BA/MA students
📋 At a Glance
(current Leiden students)
(partial grant)
15 November 2026
internship projects
(enrolled at Leiden)
Netherlands
✓ Official Leiden University funding • ✓ Open to all nationalities • ✓ Two rounds per year
Last updated: 31 October 2025 — Always verify details on the official Leiden website.
Why apply for the Minerva Scholarship Fund?
- Partial funding for impactful academic projects
- Two application rounds each year
- Available across all Leiden University faculties
- Supports study, research, and internships in the Netherlands and abroad
Eligibility
- You are currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program at Leiden University.
- Your proposal is a significant study, research, or internship project with clear goals and outcomes.
- You agree to submit a final report (with evidence) within three months after completion.
- Note: L.S.V. Minerva membership is not required to apply.
Funding and benefits
- Grant amount: €900–€2,000
- Possible contribution to research costs
- Possible support for travel and living costs (partial)
- This is not a full tuition scholarship.
How to apply
1 Confirm your enrollment
You must be a current Leiden University BA/MA student when you apply.
2 Prepare a strong project proposal
Include objectives, methods, timeline, expected results, and impact.
3 Build a clear budget
Itemize expenses and note any co-funding.
4 Gather documents
Typical items: CV, transcript, proof of enrollment, recommendation letter(s), and host invitation (if relevant).
5 Submit before the deadline
Apply via the official Minerva page by 15 April 2026 or 15 November 2026.
6 Report after completion
Send your final report with evidence within three months of finishing your project.
Eligible faculties at Leiden University
- Archaeology
- Governance and Global Affairs
- Humanities
- Law
- Medicine / LUMC
- Science
- Social and Behavioural Sciences
- Interfaculty Centre for Teacher Training (ICLON)
Frequently Asked Questions
▶ Are international students eligible?
Yes. All nationalities can apply if they are enrolled at Leiden University.
▶ Can non-Leiden students apply?
No. You must be a current Leiden University student.
▶ Is it fully funded?
No. The grant is partial: approximately €900–€2,000.
▶ What are the 2026 deadlines?
15 April 2026 and 15 November 2026 (confirm exact dates on the official page).
▶ I searched for “Lieden University scholarships.” Is this the same?
Yes—”Lieden” is a common misspelling. The correct name is Leiden University.
Official and related links
⚠️ Disclaimer: Requirements and dates can change. Always verify on the official website.