University of Amsterdam (UvA)
Amsterdam Merit Scholarship
The Amsterdam Merit Scholarship is a partially-funded scholarship from University of Amsterdam (UvA) for Master's pursuing any field in Netherlands. Deadline: Varies by faculty, usually aligned with the master's admission deadline (often around January-February for a September start).
- Funding
- Partial Funding
- Degree levels
- Master's
- Where
- Netherlands
- Funded by
- university
Key Facts at a Glance
- Amount
- Set per faculty or graduate school; from a few thousand euros up to around EUR 25,000 (e.g. EUR 25,900 at Law, EUR 24,875 at Science, tuition plus EUR 5,000 in Business)
- Deadline
- Varies by faculty, usually aligned with the master's admission deadline (often around January-February for a September start)
- Host countries
- Netherlands
- Fields
- Any field
Eligibility Criteria
Students holding a non-EU/EEA passport Nationality Requirements You need to hold a non-EU/EEA passport. The AMS exists to support students who pay the higher institutional tuition rate, so EU/EEA nationals are generally not eligible. Check your faculty's page if your situation is borderline, for instance dual nationality or a residence permit. Academic Requirements Programme Requirements
Scholarship Benefits
- A contribution toward your tuition fee, which in some faculties covers most or all of the institutional rate.
- In certain faculties, an additional allowance on top of tuition (for example the Business School's tuition plus EUR 5,000).
- The exact package depends entirely on the faculty or graduate school running your programme, so treat the figures above as examples rather than a fixed amount.
- The AMS is a merit award rather than a guaranteed full ride. Even with a large award, plan for living costs in Amsterdam and for any tuition the scholarship doesn't cover.
Important Dates & Deadlines
Varies by faculty, usually aligned with the master's admission deadline (often around January-February for a September start)
Verify eligibility and deadlines on the official scholarship page before applying.
