The Walraven scholarship is available for excellent, non-Dutch master's students. The scholarships are intended for students who have a bachelor's degree in astronomy or physics, and wish to obtain their master's (MSc) degree in Astronomy and Instrumentation at Leiden University. Successful candidates must be of outstanding academic merit and in need of financial support.

The Yenching Academy offers international students a fellowship to pursue a Master of Arts degree programme in China Studies. The programme is open for students from all programmes and faculties.