Minerva Scholarship Fund Netherlands

The Minerva Scholarship Fund (MSF) is a prestigious funding opportunity offered by Leiden University for Bachelor’s and Master’s students planning an exceptional study, research, or internship project abroad. Established in 2009, the fund supports academically outstanding projects that contribute to global knowledge and research.

📌 Scholarship Overview

 

• Host University: Leiden University, Netherlands

 

• Eligible Degree Levels: Bachelor & Master

 

• Scholarship Type: Study, Research, Internship

 

• Funding Amount: €900 – €2,000

 

• Eligible Nationalities: All countries

📅 Application Deadlines

 

• 15 April

 

• 15 November

There are two application rounds each year. Applicants must submit their complete dossier before the respective deadline.

🎯 Eligibility Criteria

 

• You must be registered as a Bachelor or Master student at Leiden University

 

• The project must be an exceptional or prestigious activity abroad

 

• The project must fall under study, research, or internship

 

• PhD programs and full Master programs are not eligible

 

• You do not need to be a member of L.S.V. Minerva

💶 What Does the Scholarship Cover?

The Minerva Scholarship Fund may subsidize the following expenses:

 

• International travel costs

 

• Living expenses abroad

 

• Research-related costs

📝 Application Process

 

1. Download the official application form from the MSF website

 

2. Carefully complete the application form

 

3. Prepare all required supporting documents

 

4. Submit the complete application dossier before the deadline

🔍 Selection Process

Applications are reviewed by an allocation committee consisting of Leiden University lecturers from multiple disciplines. The committee evaluates applications based on academic relevance, project quality, and contribution to research and knowledge advancement.

Applicants will be informed of the decision within one month after the application deadline. Scholarship decisions are final and cannot be appealed.

📄 Obligations After Completion

Within three months after completing the funded project, students must submit a final project report along with relevant images documenting their work.

🌍 About the Minerva Scholarship Fund

The Minerva Scholarship Fund Foundation is a registered Dutch charity (ANBI). It was established to support high-quality international academic projects and is an initiative of the Leiden Minerva Student Association.

⚠️ Important Disclaimer

ScholarshipHub is an independent informational platform and is not affiliated with Leiden University or the Minerva Scholarship Fund. Applicants are responsible for submitting complete and accurate applications. Deadlines and requirements may change; always verify details on the official website.