Amsterdam Merit Scholarships for Excellent International Students

The University of Amsterdam welcomes bright students from all over the world to join its international classrooms. Exceptional students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) have the opportunity to apply for the prestigious Amsterdam Merit Scholarship. This scholarship is available for eligible Master’s degree programs offered by various faculties at the University of Amsterdam.

Host Institution:

The University of Amsterdam, located in the Netherlands.

Eligible Fields of Study:

The scholarship is open for Master’s degree programs in the following faculties:

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

Number of Scholarships:

The exact number of scholarships offered is not specified.

Target Group:

The scholarship is available for international students from outside the EU/European Economic Area.

Scholarship Value:

The scholarship amount varies depending on the faculty, ranging from €2,000 to €25,000. In some cases, the Amsterdam Merit Scholarship can be complemented with the Holland Scholarship, in which the University of Amsterdam participates.

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible, applicants must hold a non-EU/EEA passport and have applied for a Master’s degree program at the University of Amsterdam. It is essential to review the specific eligibility requirements for each faculty, which can be found on their respective pages (links provided in the official website).

Application Process:

As of now, the application period for the scholarship is closed. For interested students, applications should be submitted to the Admissions Offices of the Graduate Schools.

Detailed eligibility criteria, selection process, and application instructions can be found on the Faculty or Graduate School websites. The scholarship application deadlines vary per Faculty, with most faculties having a deadline of 15th January 2022, while some accept applications until 1st March 2022.

For more information and to apply for this scholarship, visit the official website: http://www.uva.nl/en/education/master-s/scholarships–tuition/scholarships-and-loans/amsterdam-merit-scholarship/amsterdam-merit-scholarship.html