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University of Amsterdam

Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (AMS) for Master Students

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Any
Disciplines
5000 EUR
Grant
Netherlands
Location
Not specified
Application deadline

About

University of Amsterdam can support you financially if you are admitted to one of its study programmes as an international student.

University of Amsterdam awards scholarships, bursaries, tuition fee reductions and discounts that help you cover existing tuition and living costs. 

Overview

Scholarship type

Merit and need based

Number of scholarships to award

Multiple

Grant

€5,000

Scholarship coverage

  • tuition fee reduction

Description

University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to the international classrooms. Students with a Non-EU nationality can apply for the Amsterdam Merit Scholarship. 

Applicable programmes

Benefits

The value of the scholarship is equal to the tuition fee + €5,000 additional allowance for the duration of the programme (1 year, without prolongation). A limited number of scholarships are available each year. 

Eligibility

  • Hold non-EU nationality only
  • Have excellent academic results in the top percientile
  • Not be entitled to receive a Dutch study grant or loan ("Studiefinanciering")
  • Not receive a full coverage scholarship for the same period of study as the AMS scholarship
  • Have submitted a complete application to one of the MSc programmes of Economics and Business before 15 January.
  • Be able to comply with Dutch visa regulations as indicated by the Dutch Immigration Service (IND).
  • Submit a complete application before 15 January, including the documents mentioned under Selection criteria and Application Process.
  • Proof of an outstanding GPA at least (Magna) Cum Laude (Dutch system), a first-class honours (UK) or 3.7 (USA)
  • Motivation letter (use no more than 300 words to tell us why you deserve this scholarship).
  • Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)*:
  • TOEFL IBT: overall score of 100 (minimum score of 22 in each component, higher subscores give you an advantage);
  • IELTS (Academic test): overall score of 7.0 (minimum score of 7.0 in each component, you can apply with a subscore of 6.5 but higher subscores give you an advantage);
  • Cambridge Assessment English: Certificate in Advanced English: 190 points overall and in each skill or Certificate of Proficiency in English: 190 points overall and in each skill.
  • GMAT/GRE test (if applicable) with at least the expected scores for the programme, see admission and application info for the programme. A high score gives you an advantage.

Scholarship requirements

Disciplines

Any

Locations

Netherlands

Nationality

Any

Study experience required

Bachelor

Age

Unknown

Application

Application deadline

Not specified

Apply for the MSc programme via Studielink and the online application form (Embark)

In addition, please upload the following documents under the scholarship section in Embark:

Recommendation letter by a dean, teacher, or academic supervisor that also confirms that you belong to the top 10% of your class or year

Motivation letter explaining why you deserve this scholarship (300 words):

Why would you need a Scholarship?

Why would you deserve a Scholarship? Include a description of academic excellence and if applicable other merits.

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