The Minerva Scholarship Fund (MSF) 2026 offers a valuable opportunity for students at Leiden University to receive funding for exceptional study, research, or internship projects abroad. Established in 2009 by the Minerva Scholarship Fund Foundation, this program supports academically outstanding students across all disciplines who aim to enhance their international experience.
The MSF scholarship is designed to encourage innovative and prestigious academic projects outside the Netherlands. Whether you are planning a research project, academic study, or internship abroad, this scholarship provides financial assistance to help cover essential costs. It is particularly aimed at students with unique, high-quality proposals that contribute to academic knowledge and personal development.
Minerva Scholarship Fund 2026 Details:
- Host Country: Netherlands (Scholarship Provider)
- Host University: Leiden University
- Study Level: Bachelor’s and Master’s
- Eligibility: Leiden University Students (All Nationalities)
- Scholarship Amount: €900 – €2,000
Fields of Study:
Students from all faculties at Leiden University can apply, including:
- Archaeology
- Humanities
- Medicine (LUMC)
- Governance and Global Affairs
- Law
- Social and Behavioural Sciences
- Science
- Education (ICLON)
Benefits of the Minerva Scholarship Fund 2026:
The scholarship provides financial support for:
- Research expenses
- International travel costs
- Living expenses abroad
Grant amount: Between €900 and €2,000
Eligibility Criteria for Minerva Scholarship Fund 2026:
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Must be enrolled as a Bachelor’s or Master’s student at Leiden University
- Open to students of all nationalities
- Project must be an exceptional or prestigious study/research/internship abroad
- Project must fall under:
- Study
- Research
- Internship
- PhD programs and full Master’s degrees are not eligible
Obligations:
- Submit a project report with images within 3 months after completing the project.
Required Documents:
Applicants must prepare:
- Completed application form
- Supporting documents related to the project proposal
- Academic and personal details (as required in the form)
Deadlines:
There are two application rounds each year:
- 15 April 2026
- 15 November 2026
Application Process:
Follow these steps to apply:
- Visit the official Minerva Scholarship Fund website.
- Download the application form.
- Complete the form carefully with all required details.
- Gather all supporting documents.
- Submit the complete application dossier to the provided address before the deadline.
