The LUSTRA+ scholarship was created by Leiden University to encourage students to gain international experience and specialist knowledge outside Europe.

Leiden University will provide the four award amounts in the following manner:

  • 14 to 30 days:                         â‚¬200
  • 31 to 90 days:                         â‚¬300
  • 91 to 210 days:                       â‚¬450
  • 211 days to 12 months:        €650

Eligibility: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following criteria

  • Your study, internship or research must be a fully recognized part of your study programme at Leiden University and approved by your programme’s Board of Examiners.
  • Your LUSTRA+ period must be a minimum of 14 days and a maximum of 12 months. Holidays before/after your studies, research or internship is not included.
  • You may apply for a LUSTRA+ scholarship more than once. LUSTRA+ funding may be awarded for a maximum of 12 months during your bachelor’s programme, and 12 months during your Master’s programme.
  • You must be registered as a Bachelor or Master student at Leiden University.

Application Deadline: April 1, 2021

Eligible Countries: All countries outside Europe, except Turkey

Type: Bachelor and Master degree

Value of Awards: Varies

Number of Awards: Four

Eligible Field of Studies: The sponsorship is available for bachelor and master degree programs in the Archaeology, Humanities, Medicine/LUMC, Governance and Global Affairs, Law, Social and Behavioural Sciences, Science, Interfacultair Centrum Voor Lerarenopleiding, Onderwijsontwikkeling en Nascholing (ICLON), African Studies Centre, International Institute for Asian Studies

Method of Application: Applicants need to take admission for a degree at Leiden University. After that, they will be automatically considered for the awards.

For More Information, Visit The Official Website 

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