Leiden University Minerva Scholarship Fund

Minerva Scholarship Fund is provided by the Minerva Scholarship Fund Foundation (MSF) to provide Leiden University students of all disciplines with scholarships for exceptional or prestigious study and research projects abroad.

It is aimed at Bachelor and Master students registered at Leiden University. Scholarship type covers internship, study, and research projects, and it applies across all countries and nationalities, for students within the listed faculty areas.

The allocation committee evaluates applications using predetermined criteria, with attention given to the relevance of the research and how it will contribute to the advancement of academic knowledge.

If awarded, you must submit a project report with accompanying images within three months of the end of the project. The student is responsible for submitting a complete application by the deadline; Leiden University and MSF cannot be held responsible for late and/or incomplete applications.

• You are registered as a Bachelor or Master student at Leiden University.
• You do not need to be a member of L.S.V. Minerva.
• The application pertains to an exceptional or prestigious study or research project abroad.
• The project falls into one of the following categories: internship, study or research.
• PhD tracks and complete Master programmes are not eligible.

• Between €900 and €2000.
• Research costs can be subsidised.
• International travel costs can be subsidised.
• Living costs can be subsidised.

1. Download an application form from www.minervascholarshipfund.com.
2. Complete the form.
3. Check that you have all the required documents.
4. Submit your complete application dossier to the address provided, before the deadline.

• All required documents (checked before submission as part of the application process).