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Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (UvA)

University of Amsterdam

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Amount

Funding details on the official page

Country

Netherlands

Level

Master's, Masters

Deadline

Deadline not confirmed

How to apply

You apply on the official website. ScholarPal doesn't take applications.

  1. Check that you can apply: who the award is for and which level of study it covers.
  2. Prepare what the official page asks for. This is often a transcript, a passport or ID, and a CV or personal statement.
  3. On the official website, find the Apply or Application link and follow the steps there.

When: No date yet

Go to the official websiteOfficial page checked Nov 9, 2026

About this scholarship

The University of Amsterdam (UvA) aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms.

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Outstanding students from outside the EU/EEA can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (AMS). Students who hold a non-EU/EEA passport and have applied for a degree programme at the University of Amsterdam may submit an application for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship. Applications should be submitted to the Admissions Offices of the Graduate Schools. Deadlines for the AMS differ per Faculty or Graduate School. You can find the specific eligibility requirements, selection criteria and application instructions on the Faculty or Graduate School websites. The UvA uses cookies to measure, optimise, and ensure the proper functioning of the website. Cookies are also placed in order to display third-party content and for marketing purposes. Also read the UvA Privacy statement .

What it takes to get there

Residence permit for study

  • Money you must show: about €1,131 a month. official source

    You must show it for 12 months.

    This award does not say it covers living costs. You must show this money yourself.

    A scholarship or sponsor letter can count as proof.

  • Visa fee: €254. official source
  • Work after you graduate: yes. official source

Visa facts checked on 2026-09-27.

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Who can apply for the Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (UvA)?

Students pursuing Master's, Masters degrees can apply. International students are eligible.

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