Study in The Netherlands: Amsterdam Merit Scholarship 2024 for International Students

The Amsterdam Merit Scholarship offers the chance for you and other foreign students desiring to do postgraduate work at the University of Amsterdam, Netherlands, to do so effectively and without encountering financial challenges.

The host institution is the primary sponsor of this scholarship program. It will give you the freedom to complete your studies without any limitations or budgetary restraints.

To find out if the course you want to take qualifies for the scholarship, please read this post through to the end.

Application deadline:

Applications for an AMS scholarship should be submitted no later than 15 January 2025, 23:59 CET.

Tell me About The Amsterdam Merit Scholarships

The University of Amsterdam (UvA) aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the EU/EEA can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (AMS).

Courses offered by the Amsterdam Merit Scholarship

You may apply for this scholarship if you are enrolled in any of these courses or programs at Amsterdam University.

• Child development and education 
• Communication Science
• Economics and business
• Humanities 
• Law
• Medicine
• Psychology 
• Science 
• Social science 

Who can apply for the Amsterdam Merit Scholarship?

Students who hold a non-EU/EEA passport and have applied for a degree programme at the University of Amsterdam may submit an application for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship. 

Requirements for the Amsterdam Merit Scholarship

In order to be eligible for this scholarship, regardless of the course or program of study you offer, you must fulfill these requirements.

1. Citizenship: To gain access to applying for this scholarship, you must be a citizen of any country except those from the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA).
2. Language Requirement: The primary language of communication is English, and you should be able to communicate effectively in it. If you are a non-English speaker, you are also required to have all your documents translated into English before applying.
3. To be admitted, you must already have been accepted into a one-year full-time master’s degree program at the host university. This means you need to have received acceptance to enroll in the program.
4. English Test Certificate: Provide English test scores (TOEFL or IELTS).
5. Academic prowess: You must be someone with an excellent academic record and intellectual capacity.
6. Benefactor of other scholarships: The scholarship committee does not accept candidates who are benefactors of other European university scholarships.

Documents needed for this scholarship 

The following documents are needed for the Amsterdam Merit Scholarship: 

• Academic Transcript 
• GPA score 
• Two letters of recommendation 
• A motivation letter of a maximum of 500 words explaining the reasons why you chose the master’s degree program and the importance of receiving the scholarship. You can use this LLAMS sample as a guide.
• Proof of English Proficiency ( TOEFL or IELTS)
• CV

How to apply for the Amsterdam Merit Scholarship

You can submit your AMS application by completing the following steps:

1. First, submit your application for the Master’s programme of your choice. Note that your Master’s application needs to be complete, with all required documents including valid language test scores.
2. Receive your UvA student number and MyInfo reference number.
3. Fill out and submit the application form for the Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (see link below). You will need to upload the following documents: 

• Scan of identity page of passport
• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of motivation
  Your letter of motivation should entail how the Master’s programme of your choice will help you fulfill both your personal and academic goals and should explain why you are the best candidate for the scholarship.
• Letter of recommendation
  Your letter of recommendation should foremost indicate your academic qualities. This letter should be written by a professor or another member of the academic staff.
• Financial plan
  Your financial plan serves to show that you do need the scholarship as well as proof that you have sufficient funds to cover all other costs.

Applications for an AMS scholarship should be submitted no later than 15 January 2025, 23:59 CET.
Please note that this is the final date and no late applications will be accepted.

Apply Now

FAQS

How much is the Amsterdam Merit Scholarship?

The Amsterdam merit scholarship covers mandatory tuition fees and, depending on your graduate program and course, living expenses ranging from €2,000 to €25,000.

In addition, the scholarship offers discounts, price reductions, and bursaries to assist you in paying for all of your educational costs. 

Does the Amsterdam Merit Scholarship cover full tuition?

Yes, there will be discounts for any additional associated fees in addition to a sizeable sum covering all tuition costs.

If there are questions about the scholarship application process you want to seek answers to ahead of time, you are to channel them correctly to their email address, and answers will be provided immediately.