Master'sNetherlandsPartial Funding
Amsterdam Merit Scholarship 2027 in the Netherlands (University of Amsterdam)
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Program Overview
The Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (AMS) is the University of Amsterdam's scholarship for outstanding students from outside the EU/EEA who plan to do a master's programme at the university. Students who hold a non-EU/EEA passport and have applied for a degree programme at the University of Amsterdam can apply.
This page used to describe the Amsterdam Excellence Scholarship (AES), an award of about 25,000 euros. That scholarship is no longer listed on the university's master's scholarships page, which now lists the Amsterdam Merit Scholarship and separate faculty scholarships. The amount, the eligibility rules and the deadline of the AMS differ for each faculty or graduate school, so no single amount is shown here and the deadline below is only an estimate. Find the rules for your programme on the website of your faculty or graduate school. This page was last checked against the University of Amsterdam website on 7 October 2026.
Key Information
Host Country
Netherlands
Funding Type
Partial
English Requirement
Varies — check program requirements
Eligible Nations
Students from outside the EU
Category
Partial Funding
Applications Open
Set by each faculty or graduate school
Status
Dates to be confirmed
Scholarship Benefits
The amount of the Amsterdam Merit Scholarship is set by each faculty or graduate school
Check your faculty's scholarship page for what the award covers
Eligibility Criteria
- A non-EU/EEA passport
- Applied for a master's programme at the University of Amsterdam
- Meet the eligibility requirements and selection criteria of your faculty or graduate school
Guides for this scholarship
How Applications Are Evaluated
Each scholarship provider uses its own selection criteria. Applicants should review the official scholarship guidelines for the specific criteria used to evaluate applications.
Selection information published by the provider
- Academic excellence
- Ambition
- The relevance of the chosen master's programme to your future career
- Each Graduate School publishes its own detailed criteria and deadline
Required Documents
UvA master's application
The scholarship documents listed by your faculty or graduate school; the list differs by faculty
How to Apply
1
Apply for your master's programme at the University of Amsterdam
2
Open the scholarship page of your faculty or graduate school: Child Development and Education, Communication Science, Economics and Business, Humanities, Law, Medicine, Psychology, Science or Social Sciences
3
Submit the scholarship application to the Admissions Office of your graduate school before its own deadline
Ready to Submit?
Ensure you have reviewed all requirements and gathered your documents before starting the application.
Official Application WebsiteFrequently Asked Questions
It varies by program and by your previous education. Some providers accept other English tests, and some waive the test if your earlier degree was taught in English. Check the official program requirements before you apply.
The expected deadline, based on the previous application cycle, is 1/15/2027. Please confirm the exact date on the official website and apply at least a week early.
Most universities allow you to apply with a "Hope Certificate" or provisional transcript if you are in your final semester, provided you graduate before the intake starts.
This varies by university. Many fully funded scholarships cover or waive application fees, but some may still require an initial processing fee. Refer to the official guidelines.
For PhD and some Master's programs, securing an acceptance letter from a professor is often mandatory. For undergraduate programs, it is usually not required.
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