The Leiden University is now accepting applications for Mandela Scholarship Fund to study one semester at the university. The scholarship will be awarded for a maximum of five months.

Leiden University is one of Europe’s leading international research-intensive universities. This prominent position gives graduates an advantage when applying for positions both within and outside the academic world.

Course Level: For Exchange and Study Abroad students from South Africa who would like to study at Leiden University for one semester.

Study Subject: Scholarship is awarded to learn any of the subjects offered by the university.

Scholarship Award: The scholarship amount differs for Exchange students and Study Abroad students:

Exchange students

• Living allowance: € 1000 per month (for a maximum of five months)
• Insurance: will be sponsored by AON Student Insurance and arranged by the Scholarships Department of Leiden University. (to be confirmed)

Study Abroad Students

• Tuition fee: the actual fee
• Living allowance: € 1000 per month (for a maximum of five months)
• Insurance: will be sponsored by AON Student Insurance and arranged by the Scholarships Department of Leiden University. (to be confirmed)

Number of Scholarships: The scholarship will be awarded for a maximum of five months.

Scholarship can be taken in the Netherlands

Eligibility: Applicants must be:

• Permanent residents of South Africa;
• Enrolled in at South African University;
• Accepted for a semester program at Leiden University as an Exchange student or Study Abroad student;
• Motivated to upgrade or extend their knowledge in order to make a contribution to the development of South Africa;
• Committed to returning to South Africa after their study period at Leiden University.

Nationality: South African students are eligible to apply for this program.

South Africa Scholarships

How to Apply: The required application documents are:

• Application form(in Word-Format) (including a letter of motivation);
• Admission letter for a Study Abroad or Exchange program at Leiden University;
• Two original letters of recommendation (one of which should be from an academic staff member);
• A transcript of academic records;
• An up-to-date Curriculum vitae;
• Photocopy of a valid passport and any other passports, if you have dual nationality;
• Copy of the outcome of other scholarship/grant applications;
• Proof that you can support yourself financially since the Mandela Scholarship Fund is not sufficient to cover all expenses. Proof can be: 1) a letter that states that you receive a student grant and the exact amount and duration of this grant 2) a recent bank statement in your own name that shows that you have sufficient financial means to cover your expenses in The Netherlands 3) a notary statement declaring that your parents have sufficient financial means to support your study in The Netherlands.

Application Form

Application Deadline: 15 Oct (programmes starting Feb); 1 April (programmes starting Sept).

Scholarship Link