University of Amsterdam Netherlands Merit Scholarship 2025

NetherlandsUniversity of Amsterdam Netherlands Merit
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Program details

Key facts at a glance

Host country
Netherlands
Region
Europe
Institution
University of Amsterdam Netherlands Merit
Study level
Master's
Funding
Fully Funded

Program overview

Full description, requirements, and what to expect

This Masters program in Netherlands offers partially funded. The application deadline is 15 January 2025.

KEY DETAILS - Location: Netherlands - Program level: Masters - Funding: Partially funded - Deadline: 15 January 2025

ELIGIBILITY - A non-EU/EEA or Swiss national is required for residency. - Eligibility for Dutch Financial Assistance: Must not be eligible for Dutch study grants, loans, or the EEA students’ discounted tuition rates. - No Other Full Scholarships: During the AMS term, applicants are not permitted to hold any other full-coverage scholarships. - MSc Program Admission: To be admitted to a UvA MSc program, a completed application must be submitted. - Admission for the First Time: Must be starting an MSc program at UvA for the first time. - Visa Requirements: If applicable, must fulfill the requirements for a Dutch visa. - Recent Academic Background: The applicant must have finished their prior course of study no more than three years ago. - Reporting Changes: During the academic year, students are required to promptly inform the International Team of any changes to their nationality, residency permit status, or financial assistance.

BENEFITS - Overview of the Scholarship: To assist exceptional non-EU/EEA students pursuing a master’s degree, the University of Amsterdam’s Faculty of Science offers the Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (AMS). - Scholarship Amounts: Depending on the faculty and program, previous grants have ranged from €2,000 to €25,000. However, the precise scholarship amounts for the September 2025 intake will be revealed in November 2024. - Financial Support: By helping with living expenses and tuition costs, the scholarship frees up participants to focus on their studies without worrying about money. - Prestige and Recognition: Academic achievement is indicated by becoming an AMS scholar, which might improve one’s chances for future academic and professional success. - Limitations: Please be aware that the AMS scholarship does not provide full coverage; beneficiaries are in charge of paying any outstanding tuition and living expenses that are not covered by the scholarship. - Apply Button.

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Eligibility criteria

8 requirements to review

  • A non-EU/EEA or Swiss national is required for residency.
  • Eligibility for Dutch Financial Assistance: Must not be eligible for Dutch study grants, loans, or the EEA students’ discounted tuition rates.
  • No Other Full Scholarships: During the AMS term, applicants are not permitted to hold any other full-coverage scholarships.
  • MSc Program Admission: To be admitted to a UvA MSc program, a completed application must be submitted.
  • Admission for the First Time: Must be starting an MSc program at UvA for the first time.
  • Visa Requirements: If applicable, must fulfill the requirements for a Dutch visa.
  • Recent Academic Background: The applicant must have finished their prior course of study no more than three years ago.
  • Reporting Changes: During the academic year, students are required to promptly inform the International Team of any changes to their nationality, residency permit status, or financial assistance.

Benefits & funding

6 perks included · Fully Funded

  • Overview of the Scholarship: To assist exceptional non-EU/EEA students pursuing a master’s degree, the University of Amsterdam’s Faculty of Science offers the Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (AMS).
  • Scholarship Amounts: Depending on the faculty and program, previous grants have ranged from €2,000 to €25,000. However, the precise scholarship amounts for the September 2025 intake will be revealed in November 2024.
  • Financial Support: By helping with living expenses and tuition costs, the scholarship frees up participants to focus on their studies without worrying about money.
  • Prestige and Recognition: Academic achievement is indicated by becoming an AMS scholar, which might improve one’s chances for future academic and professional success.
  • Limitations: Please be aware that the AMS scholarship does not provide full coverage; beneficiaries are in charge of paying any outstanding tuition and living expenses that are not covered by the scholarship.
  • Apply Button.

Important dates

Deadlines and listing updates

  • Application deadlineRolling — applications accepted on an ongoing basis
  • Published on Opportunity StationDec 26, 2024
  • Last updatedJul 8, 2026

Participating location

Where this opportunity takes place

Netherlands · Europe

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Next step

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