Amsterdam Merit Scholarships for non-EU/EEA Students

International students can now apply for Amsterdam Merit Scholarships. The scholarships are targeted at non-EU/EEA Students who wish to begin a degree study programme at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) in the academic year.

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).

Scholarship Sponsor(s): University of Amsterdam (UvA)

Scholarship to be taken at: University of Amsterdam, Netherlands

Scholarship Type: Tuition Scholarships

Scholarship level: Undergraduate and Postgraduate

Scholarship Slots: Several

Scholarship Worth: Partial to full tuition cover

Subject Eligibility: See scholarship details (below)

Country/Candidate Eligibility: International students (non-EU/EEA)

DETAILS of Amsterdam Merit Scholarships

The Amsterdam Merit Scholarships is a yearly offer by the University of Amsterdam and targeted at high performing students from outside the EU/EEA countries. Scholarships are offered under the following faculties/graduate schools.

1. Child Development and Education
2. Communication
3. Economics and Business
4. Humanities
5. Law
6. Medicine
7. Psychology
8. Science
9. Social Sciences

Who is eligible for Amsterdam Merit Scholarships for non-EU/EEA Students 

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.

How to apply for Amsterdam Merit Scholarships for non-EU/EEA Students 

Applications should be submitted to the Admissions Offices of the Graduate Schools. Deadlines for the AMS differ per Faculty or Graduate School. You can find the specific eligibility requirements, selection criteria and application instructions on the Faculty or Graduate School websites (find links at official website).

Application Deadline: Varies between 1 February – 1 April