University of Amsterdam Merit Scholarship 2023 Application Guide

University of Amsterdam Merit Scholarship is currently open. In this article, we will explain in detail about this scholarship, its benefits and step by step application process.

The UvA scores highly in various world university rankings. It is ranked among the top 10 universities in Europe (US News) and the top 65 worldwide (QS and THE rankings).

Students benefit from excellent academic career paths, with multiple options to pursue a study within or across disciplines, from the Bachelor’s up to the PhD level and beyond. Teaching and research are closely linked in all Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes at the UvA.

The UvA is a member of the League of European Research Universities (LERU) and of Universitas 21, a leading global network of research-intensive universities. It is also an active partner in many EU-wide initiatives with other universities and research institutions.

Amsterdam was ranked 12th out of over 200 cities worldwide in Mercer’s 2018 ‘Quality of Living Survey’. In the pan-European ‘International Student Barometer’, 96% of students polled felt safe and secure, and 97% said Amsterdam was ‘the place to be’.

Over 7,000 international degree and exchange students from over 100 countries are presently enrolled at the UvA. They are actively supported by UvA staff and fellow students during their time in Amsterdam. The UvA helps with practical matters such as opening a bank account, applying for visas and finding accommodation.

Scholarship Summary

Level of Study: Masters
Institution(s): University of Amsterdam
Study in: Netherlands
Program Period: Depends upon selected course.
Deadline: January – May (Annually). Click on the course below to check its deadline.

Courses Offered

Eligible Masters Degree program offered by the following Faculties:

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

Scholarship Coverage

Amsterdam Merit Scholarship provides the recipient with the following benefits:

Depending on the faculty, the scholarship can vary between €2,000 – €25,000. The Amsterdam Merit Scholarship can sometimes be supplemented with the Holland Government Scholarship, of which the University of Amsterdam is a participating member.

Eligibility Criteria for University of Amsterdam Merit Scholarship

To qualify for Amsterdam Merit Scholarship, candidate must fulfill all of the following requirements below:

Required Languages: English
Eligible Countries: All International students who are not from the EU are eligible.
Students who have applied for a degree program at the University of Amsterdam may submit an application for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.
Please read the specific eligibility criteria of each faculty (links to faculty pages found above).

How to apply for Amsterdam Merit Scholarship?

Please follow the following instructions to apply for this scholarship:

(1) Applications should be submitted to the Admissions Offices of the Graduate Schools.

(2) Deadlines for the AMS differ per Faculty or Graduate School.

(3) You can find the specific eligibility requirements, selection criteria and application instructions on the Faculty or Graduate School websites.

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

Click HERE to apply

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