Law, Economics and Governance International Talent Scholarship (LEGITS)
Full tuition scholarship from Utrecht University's Faculty of Law, Economics & Governance for ~4 highly talented international students per year in Law or Economics master's. Portal opens 1 Nov 2026.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s
Destination
Netherlands
Funding
Full tuition fee: statutory tuition fee for EU/EEA students; institutional tuition fee for non-EU/EEA students. Renewable for 2nd year of 2-year programmes (subject to satisfactory progress). Approximately 4 scholarships per year.
Eligible applicants
International students (non-Dutch education) admitted to Law or Economics master's at Utrecht University
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Overview
Law, Economics and Governance International Talent Scholarship (LEGITS) is offered by Utrecht University for Master’s study in Netherlands. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 11, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- LEGITS personal statementRequired
- Master's application documents (transcripts, motivation letter, educational background)Required
What this scholarship covers
Full tuition fee (statutory for EU/EEA; institutional for non-EU/EEA, renewable)
Included
Full tuition fee: statutory tuition fee for EU/EEA students; institutional tuition fee for non-EU/EEA students. Renewable for 2nd year of 2-year programmes (subject to satisfactory progress). Approximately 4 scholarships per year. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 11, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Both EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA eligible, but Dutch secondary education and Dutch bachelor's disqualify. Non-Dutch education required.
- International eligibility
- International students of any nationality are eligible, provided they hold non-Dutch secondary education AND a non-Dutch bachelor's degree.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordCompetitive
- High academic quality as demonstrated in master's application. Top-tier academic achievement expected (only ~4 awards/year).
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Fields
- Law · Economics · Governance
- Universities
- Utrecht University (UU) — School of Law or School of Economics, Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance
- Countries
- NL
Official eligibility summary
Both EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA international students who hold a non-Dutch secondary education qualification and non-Dutch bachelor's degree, applying for a first master's in the Netherlands in eligible Law or Economics programmes at UU's Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance.
Applicant profile
- International students (non-Dutch education) admitted to Law or Economics master's at Utrecht University
Study route
- Master’s study in Netherlands
Current-cycle criteria
- Both EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA international students who hold a non-Dutch secondary education qualification and non-Dutch bachelor's degree, applying for a first master's in the Netherlands in eligible Law or Economics programmes at UU's Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.
How to apply
- 1
Apply for an eligible master's programme in the School of Law or School of Economics at UU via OSIRIS Online Application.
- 2
From 1 November 2026, log in to OSIRIS and locate the LEGITS option under your dashboard.
- 3
Click 'View/Edit' for LEGITS linked to your chosen programme.
- 4
Upload your LEGITS personal statement and answer the required questions.
- 5
Submit before 1 February 2027 23:59 CET.
- 6
Results notified by mid-April 2027.
Application timeline
Application cycle
Annual. Application portal opens 1 November 2026, deadline 1 February 2027 23:59 CET. Results by mid-April 2027.
The listed deadline is February 1, 2027. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Utrecht University
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is February 1, 2027. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.