Amsterdam Merit Scholarships (Faculty of Science) Ongoing

Awarded By: University of Amsterdam
Updated on Dec 22, 2024
Rekha Madi
Rekha Madi
University Research Analyst
Course: Masters
Deadline: Jan 15, 2025
Amount: EUR 26.125
Countries:
NetherlandsNetherlands

Scholarship Overview

Amsterdam Merit Scholarships are offered at University of Amsterdam to those international students who are pursuing a Masters Degree.

Applicable course, university, and country

 

  • This scholarship is applicable for Masters Degree
  • This scholarship is applicable for the courses in University of Amsterdam in Netherlands
  • This scholarship is eligible for all programs under Faculty of Science

 

Scholarship amount details

 

  • For the September 2025 start two Amsterdam Merit Scholarships (AMS) of – 26.125 each will be available.
  • The scholarship cannot be used as a (partial) tuition fee waiver; AMS recipients must still pay the full amount of tuition fee (with the possibility to pay this amount in monthly instalments).
  • AMS recipients will receive their grant in monthly instalments.

Scholarship amount can be used for:

Type of Expense Indicates if the scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Application × Not covered in scholarship
Tuition & Fees ✔Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense × Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation × Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses × Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care × Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover × Not covered in scholarship
Others × Not covered in scholarship

Number of students to be Awarded
2

Eligible student nationality

This scholarship is applicable for students from Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, The Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, Congo, Republic of the, Costa Rica, Côte d’Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor (Timor-Leste), Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, The Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Korea, North, Korea, South, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Federated States of, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar (Burma), Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Sudan, South, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Appication Process for this scholarship

 

  • Application for the Amsterdam Merit Scholarship is part of the application procedure for the Master’s programme of their choice
  • Furthermore, Students should include a paragraph in their motivation letter in which they explain why they wish to be nominated for the Amsterdam Merit Scholarship and what it would mean for their future academic career

Scholarship Application
This scholarship does not need a separate external application.

Scholarship link:
https://gss.uva.nl/scholarships/amsterdam-merit-scholarship/ams-faculty-of-science.html?cb

Application Documents

Document Required/Optional
Official Transcripts Required

Important Dates & FAQ info

Info Date
Scholarship Deadline 15-1-2025
Contact Number Not Available
Contact Email master-science@uva.nl

Additional Information

Selection criteria for the scholarship

  • The Faculty of Science has a limited number of Amsterdam Merit Scholarships available. In addition to the admission requirements of the Master’s programme, eligible candidates are selected on the basis of their academic excellence and promise in the proposed field as evidenced by:
  • The candidate’s academic records. Students belonging to the top 10% of graduates from their class can apply. This generally means an overall GPA equivalent to:
    • 3.5 (American system, 4-point scale)
    • 1st class honours/ upper division (British system)
    • 8+ (Dutch EC-system, 10-point scale);
  • The academic quality of the educational institute where the undergraduate degree has been (or will be) obtained;
  • The quality of the letter of motivation (maximum 500 words), in which the candidate explains the reasons for choosing the specific Master’s programme in a broader context and the relevance of obtaining this scholarship for the candidate’s future academic career;
  • The candidate’s curriculum vitae, including a description of extracurricular activities such as participation in student commissions, international experience, sports or music at a high level or volunteer work
  • Failure to meet one or more of the requirements or selection criteria automatically means that the student is not eligible for this scholarship.

 

Scholarship Eligibility

 

Candidates wishing to apply for an AMS programme should:

  • not have the nationality of one of the countries of the EU/EEA or Suisse
  • not be eligible for support under the Dutch system of study grants and loans (for more information please refer to www.duo.nl).
  • not be eligible to pay the reduced tuition fee rate for EEA students at the UvA
  • not receive a full coverage scholarship for the same period of study as the AMS
  • have submitted a complete application to one of the MSc programmes (see the website of your MSc programme for the application and admission procedure)
  • have been (or will be) admitted for the first time to one of the MSc programmes at the UvA
  • be able to comply with the conditions to obtain a Dutch visa (if applicable)
  • have completed their previous academic programme no longer than 3 years ago
  • AMS applicants should have sufficient funds to cover all other costs. For more information check: Living expenses and money matters – University of Amsterdam
  • The International Team should be notified as soon as possible of any change in nationality, type of residence permit or additional financial support throughout the academic year.

Scholarship Restriction:
No Special Restriction is applicable.

Exams Details:

Exam Required/Optional
UG Required

 

iSchoolConnect Rating

4
The rating is done considering various factors

Frequently Asked Questions

The frequently asked questions about the scholarship are:

Who can apply for the Scholarship?
The scholarship is applicable to students from various countries.

What is the minimum Qualification Required?
Students must have completed their bachelors degree or equivalent degree from a recognized institution.

What is the procedure for applying?
This scholarship does not need a separate external application.

What are the documents required for filling the forms?
Official Transcripts.

What is the duration of the Scholarship?
One Time.