Eligibility requirements

The scholarship is intended for students who have received an official letter of admission to a one-year Master's programme at Leiden University. Applicants 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.

Scholarship amount

Up to € 30,000 for one academic year (maximum), depending on tuition fees and budget. 

Application procedures and criteria

See the Luftia-Rabbani Foundation website.

Background

The Lutfia Rabbani Foundation and the Leiden University Fund have renewed their partnership on the 15th of September, 2021. This reiterates the commitment of both organisations to support exceptional talent from the MENA region, stressing the importance of international scholarships as a tool to promote Euro-Arab dialogue. It will support students who demonstrate exceptional academic excellence and a strong motivation to promote Euro-Arab dialogue. The Fund shall provide one full scholarship annually to a Master’s student from an Arab country to attend a Master’s programme at Leiden University.

Terms, conditions and further information

Visit the Lutfia Rabbani Foundation website, or contact the Foundation directly: 

Lutfia Rabbani Foundation
P.O. Box 352
2501 CJ The Hague
The Netherlands
Tel : +31 70 365 88 41
info@rabbanifoundation.org