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Scholarships - Master's Accountancy and Control - University of Amsterdam Jump to main content Jump to search Jump to footer For best experience please turn on javascript and use a modern browser! You are using a browser that is no longer supported by Microsoft. Please upgrade your browser. The site may not present itself correctly if you continue browsing. Search... Compare programmes Menu Education Bachelor's Master's For professionals Summer School Open programmes Exchange Research Research at the UvA PhD News & Events News Events Press Office About the UvA About the University Alumni Collaborate with the UvA Contact and locations Organisation Policy and regulations Working at the UvA Library Home Accountancy and Control Tuition fee Master Compare Compare programme Accountancy and Control Scholarships The University of Amsterdam provides a limited number of scholarships for highly talented non-EU students, applying to a Master’s programme. With the scholarships we strive to support talented students during their studies and projects. Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (AMS) We aim to attract the world’s brightest students to our international classrooms. Students with a Non-EU nationality can apply for the Amsterdam Merit Scholarship. The value of the scholarship is equal to the tuition fee + €5,000 additional allowance for the duration of the programme (1 year, without prolongation). A limited number of scholarships are available each year. Last academic year we awarded 12 scholarships and received 150 applications. Deadlines: 15 January for the September intake General Criteria To be considered for the AMS scholarship, applicants need to meet the following general criteria: hold non-EU nationality only have excellent academic results in the top percentile not be entitled to receive a Dutch study grant or loan ("Studiefinanciering") not receive a full coverage scholarship for the same period of study as the AMS scholarship have submitted a complete application to one of the Master's programmes of UvA Economics and Business before 15 January. be able to comply with Dutch visa regulations as indicated by the Dutch Immigration Service (IND). submit a complete application before 15 January, including the documents mentioned under Selection criteria and Application Process. Selection criteria The best candidates are selected for a scholarship on the basis of their academic excellence and promise in the field. This means that your application will be compared with other applicaions for the available scholarships. You need to provide: Proof of an outstanding GPA at least (Magna) Cum Laude (Dutch system), a first-class honours (UK) or 3.7 (USA) Motivation letter (use no more than 300 words to tell us why you deserve this scholarship). Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)*: TOEFL IBT : overall score of 100 (minimum score of 22 in each component, higher subscores give you an advantage); IELTS (Academic test): overall score of 7.0 (minimum score of 7.0 in each component, you can apply with a subscore of 6.5 but higher subscores give you an advantage); Cambridge Assessment English : Certificate in Advanced English: 190 points overall and in each skill or Certificate of Proficiency in English: 190 points overall and in each skill. LanguageCert Academic: minimum total score of 70, with a minimum score of 65 in each subscore. Pearson PTE Academic : minimum total score of 71, with a minimum score of 65 in each subscore. The test must have been taken no more than two years before the student’s enrolment date. GMAT/GRE** test (if applicable) with at least the expected scores for the programme, see admission and application info for the programme. A high score gives you an advantage. *You are exempted from taking the English test if you have a secondary school diploma from a school located in and accredited by the respective authorities in Australia, Canada (except Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, the UK, or the US. See all exem…