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Amsterdam Merit Scholarship Program

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  • This prestigious scholarship program targets exceptionally talented Master’s students from outside Europe.

Scholarship Overview

  • The University of Amsterdam (UvA) aims to attract bright students from all over the world to its international classrooms.
  • Outstanding students from outside the EU/EEA can apply for the Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (AMS).

Host School(s)

  • The University of Amsterdam

Field(s) of Study

  • Communication
  • Child Development and Education
  • Humanities
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Science
  • Economics and Business
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences

What does the scholarship cover?

  • The AMS covers only part of the tuition fee, ranging from €2,000 to €12,000, or an amount equivalent to the tuition fee.
  • This scholarship amount is given in installments.

How many scholarships are given?

  • Not stated

Which countries are targeted?

  • Outstanding students from outside the EU/EEA

Am I Eligible to Apply?

To qualify for this scholarship, you must:

  • Have graduated in the top 10% of your class
  • Not have EU/EEA or Swiss nationality
  • Not be eligible for support under the Dutch system of study grants and loans
  • Not be eligible to pay the reduced tuition fee for EEA students at UvA
  • Not have received a full coverage scholarship for the same period of study as the Amsterdam Merit Scholarship
  • Never have studied at any educational institution in the Netherlands
  • Have submitted a complete application for a Dual Master’s or Research Master’s that does not require interviews for its selection process, or an MSc.
  • Have received admission or will be admitted for the first time at UvA into a graduate program of your choice
  • Be enrolled at UvA as a full-time scholar for the academic year and program for which the scholarship is to be awarded
  • Have completed your previous academic program no longer than three years ago
  • Be in a position to comply with the conditions for obtaining a Dutch visa (if applicable)
  • Have a minimum GPA comparable to Cum Laude (Dutch system), a first-class honors (UK) or 3.7 (USA)
  • Be a motivated student who excels in extracurricular activities
  • Have exceptional English language skills, with proof from test results that are a maximum of 2 years old. You must have either TOEFL (score of 100), IELTS (7), CAE Grade A, or CPE Grade C.

How do I Apply – Next Steps

  • Applications should be submitted to the Admissions Offices of the Graduate Schools for the courses listed above.
  • Specific eligibility requirements, deadlines, selection criteria, and application instructions are on the Faculty or Graduate School websites.

Selection Criteria

  • Academic excellence
  • Personal ambition
  • The relevance of the selected Master’s program to your future career

Closing Date

  • 15 January 2021

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