Summary:

The Minerva Scholarship Fund (MSF) was established in 2009 by the Minerva Scholarship Fund Foundation. Its purpose is to provide scholarships to Leiden University students across various disciplines for exceptional or prestigious study and research projects abroad. The scholarship aims to support outstanding students in their academic pursuits beyond the university campus.

Host Country:

The host country for the Minerva Scholarship Fund is the Netherlands, where Leiden University is located.

University:

The scholarship is administered by Leiden University, a renowned institution known for its academic excellence and diverse range of programs.

Sponsor:

The Minerva Scholarship Fund Foundation sponsors this scholarship. It is a registered charity (ANBI) under Dutch income tax laws, and donations to the foundation are tax-deductible.

Eligible Countries:

The Minerva Scholarship Fund is open to students from all countries. As long as you are a registered Bachelor’s or Master’s student at Leiden University, you are eligible to apply.

Degree:

The scholarship supports exceptional or prestigious study and research projects abroad. It covers various fields of study, including Archaeology, Humanities, Medicine/LUMC, Governance and Global Affairs, Law, Social and Behavioural Sciences, Science, and Interfacultair Centrum voor Lerarenopleiding, Onderwijsontwikkeling en Nascholing (ICLON). However, PhD tracks and complete Master programs are not eligible.

Deadline:

There are two application rounds per year for the Minerva Scholarship Fund. The deadlines are 15 April and 15 November. Make sure to submit your complete application dossier before these dates.

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