Scholarship
Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (AMS)
The UvA awards this scholarship to exceptionally talented students from outside the EU/EEA to pursue Master's or Bachelor's degrees. It is managed by individual faculties, who set specific criteria and award values.
About this scholarship
Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (AMS) is offered by University of Amsterdam (UvA) at bachelor and master level. The award is valued at Varies by faculty (e.g., up to €25,900 for some Master's; €6,000/year for Bachelor's), provided as partial tuition support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as partial tuition funding. Applicants selected receive Varies by faculty (e.g., up to €25,900 for some Master's; €6,000/year for Bachelor's). Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at bachelor and master level. Nationality requirements apply: Non-EU/EEA.
Eligibility
Non-EU/EEA passport holders with excellent academic records (e.g., GPA 4.0/4.0 or equivalent) admitted to a UvA programme.
How to apply
Applications close on 2027-01-15. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
bachelor and master
Nationality requirements
Non-EU/EEA
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- University of Amsterdam (UvA)
- Award
- Varies by faculty (e.g., up to €25,900 for some Master's; €6,000/year for Bachelor's)
- Funding type
- partial tuition
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- bachelor and master
- Nationality
- Non-EU/EEA
- Deadline
- Open · 2027-01-15
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20