Amount: Full tuition fees + €15,000 monthly allowance for living expenses (for some faculties)
Deadline: January 15 (approximate, annual)
Level: graduate
Renewable: No
About
The Amsterdam Merit Scholarship is a prestigious scholarship for excellent international students pursuing a Master's degree at the University of Amsterdam. It is awarded based on academic merit and potential.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: Non-EU/EEA
- GPA: Excellent academic record (top 10% of Bachelor's program)
- Admission to a Master's program at UvA
Required Materials
- Application for Master's program
- Scholarship application (part of MSc app)
- Motivation letter
- CV
- Academic transcripts
Timeline
Application deadline for Master's programs and scholarships is typically January 15. Scholarship results announced by mid-April.
Tips
Strong academic performance is paramount. In your motivation letter, demonstrate your intellectual curiosity, academic ambitions, and how your chosen UvA Master's program aligns with your future career path.