NL Scholarship - Outgoing 2026 at Leiden University

The NL Scholarship - Outgoing (formerly know as Holland Scholarship - Outgoing) is intended for talented Leiden University Bachelor's and Master's students who want to study, undertake research, or do an internship at an institution or company outside the EEA.

• Table of Content
• About Leiden University
• NL Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of NL Scholarship
• Requirements for NL Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

NL Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of NL Scholarship

Scholarship amount: One-off payment of € 2,500 

Requirements for NL Scholarship Qualification

• Your study, internship or research activity abroad must be a recognised part of your study programme at Leiden University, for which you will receive a minimum of 10 study credits.
• You must be selected for an exchange place, or your activity abroad must be approved by your study programme's Board of Examiners.
• Your activity abroad must take place outside the EEA.
• Your study, internship or research abroad must be a minimum of 7 weeks and a maximum of 12 months in duration.
• Your activity abroad must start between 1 June 2026 and 1 June 2027.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

: If you have any questions or concerns about your NL Scholarship application, do not hesitate to contact the Scholarships Team via: [email protected]. We are happy to help.

1. Before 1 April 2026: log into uSis, click on the Study Abroad tile and apply for the NL Scholarship.
   • Applications open from 1 December 2025 onwards.
   • If you cannot see the NL Scholarship in your scholarships section after 1 December, your exchange mobility has either not yet been approved or you are not eligible for the NL Scholarship.
   • If your exchange mobility has been approved/accepted and you do not see the NL Scholarship, please wait one day and try again.
2. By the end of May, you will receive notification of whether you have been selected for a scholarship by email. 
3. If you have been selected, the email will instruct you to log into the Study Abroad Portal and take a number of steps. Read and follow the instructions carefully!
4. Your NL Scholarship will be transferred to your bank account at least 2 weeks before the start date of your period abroad.  

For more details, visit Leiden University Scholarship webpage