Amsterdam Merit Scholarships 2026-27 in the Netherlands | How to Apply

Overview

The University of Amsterdam's Merit Scholarship covers €2,000 to €25,000 of master's tuition, the exact amount varying by faculty, for non-EEA applicants who aren't already receiving another Dutch study grant or loan and don't qualify for the reduced EEA tuition rate.

Coverage & Financial Benefits

• A tuition fee coverage from €2,000 to €25,000 will be provided to recipients.
• Other benefits vary depending on the faculty.
• Recipients of this award will be provided with excellent academic activities.
• Facilities for research innovations and academic mentorship will be granted.

Requirements & Eligibility

• The applicants must belong to non-EEA nationalities only.
• Applicants must not be receiving another Dutch study grant or loan.
• Applicants are unable to pay the reduced tuition fee rate for EEA students at the University of Amsterdam.
• Applicants are not receiving a fully funded scholarship for the same period of study as the AMS scholarship.
• Applicants must be admitted to one of the Master’s programmes of the UvA.
• Applicants must be able to obtain a Dutch visa to join the course in the Netherlands at the University of Amsterdam.

Required Documents