Transform your academic journey in the Netherlands with the distinguished Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (AMS) offered by the University of Amsterdam’s Faculty of Economics and Business. This prestigious award is designed to attract exceptionally talented students from outside the EU/EEA and elevate their educational experience through full support during a one‑year master’s programme.↚
Excel at UvA: Amsterdam Merit Scholarship for Master’s (2025 Intake
Details
The AMS scholarship covers full tuition fees for one selected master’s programme within the UvA Faculty of Economics and Business and includes an additional €5,000 allowance for the academic year. Awardees will receive their grant in monthly instalments while continuing to pay tuition in full (with instalment options available). Complete your application for a master’s degree within Faculty of Economics and Business before the relevant deadline—such as 15 January 2026 for the September intake or 1 November 2025 for February enrolment tracks—and follow your faculty’s guidelines for submitting the scholarship application along with required documents.
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Eligibility
Applicants must hold a valid passport from a non‑EU/EEA country and not qualify for Dutch study grants or reduced tuition rates. You must be applying to a UvA Master’s programme for the first time and have completed your previous degree within the past three years. Scholarship candidates should demonstrate outstanding academic performance—typically among the top percentile of their class—and not hold any other full-coverage scholarship during the same study period. Eligibility also requires full-time enrolment at UvA and compliance with Dutch visa regulationsBenefits
This scholarship provides complete coverage of tuition fees and an extra €5,000 stipend for living or academic-related expenses. The allowance is disbursed in 12 monthly instalments over the academic year, highlighting your academic distinction and easing financial barriers while attending UvA.↚
How to Apply
Begin by submitting a full application for your chosen UvA master’s programme via Studielink and the support Embark portal including all essential documents such as academic transcripts and English proficiency proof. After admission, access your UvA student number and submit your scholarship application through the faculty’s scholarship portal. Upload a motivation letter (max 300 words), a recommendation letter confirming your academic standing,