Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (AMS) 2024-25

A restricted number of scholarships are offered by the University of Amsterdam to exceptionally gifted non-EU applicants for master's programs. Our goal with the scholarships is to help deserving students with their coursework and projects. Our goal is to draw the most intelligent students from around the globe to our global classrooms. International students are eligible to apply for the Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

Eligibility for Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (AMS):

• The applicant must be a non-EU national.
• The applicant must exhibit excellent academic results in the top percentile.
• The applicant must not receive a Dutch study grant or loan.
• The applicant must not receive a full scholarship for the same period as the AMS scholarship.
• The applicant must submit a complete application to one of the Master's programs of UvA Economics and Business before 15 January.

Application Process:

The applicant needs to fill out an online application form to apply for the scholarship. The application should include the following components:

• Recommendation Letter from a head of department, instructor, or academic overseer, along with a statement verifying their position as one of the top 10% in the class or academic year.
• Submitting a response to the motivation letter.

Value of the Scholarship:

The successful candidates can avail of the following benefits:

• Tuition Fee 
• EUR 5,000 additional allowance