Applications are being received for the Lutfia Rabbani Foundation Scholarship. The scholarship program has been jointly created by the Lutfia Rabbani Foundation and the Leiden University Fund to support exceptional talent from the MENA region, stressing the importance of international scholarships as a tool to promote Euro-Arab dialogue. The scholarship will support students who demonstrate exceptional academic excellence and a strong motivation to promote Euro-Arab dialogue.
The LUF-LRF Scholarship shall provide one full scholarship annually to a Master’s student from an Arab country to attend a Master’s program at Leiden University. Moreover, the scholarship is strengthened by a mentoring program that offers the scholarship recipient guidance on a personal and professional level and also provides access to the Foundation’s extensive and diverse network and platforms.
Applications to Leiden University are processed year-round for the September and February intake. Applications may take between 4-6 weeks to be processed by Leiden University. Only applicants with an official letter of acceptance from Leiden University will be considered for a scholarship by the Lutfia Rabbani Foundation.
Program Details
- Host Institution: Leiden University in the Netherlands.
- Eligible programs: Available programs at the host university.
- Number of awards: Not specified.
- Duration: One year
- Target group: Open to students from the following countries: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.
The scholarship is open to Arab students who have received an official letter of acceptance into a one year Master’s programme at Leiden University. Students must be nationals from one of the following countries: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, or Yemen.
Lutfia Rabbani Foundation Scholarship Benefits
The maximum amount of the Leiden University Fund – Lutfia Rabbani Foundation Scholarship is €30,000. This foundation scholarship to study in the Netherlands aims to cover tuition fees as well as all necessary expenses to be incurred during the academic year.
Lutfia Rabbani Foundation Scholarship Eligibility
The scholarship is open to Arab students who have received an official letter of acceptance into a one-year Master’s program at Leiden University. Students must be nationals of one of the following countries: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, or Yemen.
Evaluation Criteria
- Academic excellence.
- Personal growth: Assessing the contribution the proposed field of study would have on the applicant’s continued academic and professional development and/or its potential for impact in the local context.
- Strong motivation in line with the ideals of the Lutfia Rabbani Foundation’s goal of promoting Euro-Arab dialogue and understanding.
- Financial need.
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How to Apply for the Lutfia Rabbani Foundation Scholarship
Insterested applicants who would like to apply for this scholarship to study in Europe must click on the “Apply” button below and follow the instructions to submit their application. Make sure you have all the required documents ready to upload to the application portal before starting the online application.
Note : Only those who have applied for admission and received a letter of acceptance from Leiden University can apply for this scholarship. The Lutfia Rabbani Foundation cannot consider applicants for a scholarship without a letter of acceptance from Leiden University.
Required Documents
- Motivation and purpose statement
- Curriculum Vitae
- Copy of passport
- Copies of degrees or diplomas with academic transcripts
- Two signed references from either academic or professional referees
- Letter of acceptance from Leiden University
- A detailed program outline of the Master study the scholar intends to pursue at Leiden University
- Budget: please be thorough in completing your budget to include tuition fees (and whether you have applied to other scholarship funds) as well as necessary expenses to be incurred during the academic year. The maximum amount that may be awarded is € 30,000 for an academic year. You can use this Budget Template.
- Signed and dated Application Form.
All the documents above must be in English or accompanied by their English translation. For further inquiries please see the FAQs or contact: [email protected]
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