Amsterdam Economics and Business Talent Fund

The Amsterdam Economics and Business Talent Fund is a new scholarship programme for Master's applicants in financial need. The fund provides a limited number of full scholarships for very highly talented non-EU students in financial need. With the scholarship, we strive for diversity and to support talented students with no financial means from low-income economies.

Hold non-EU nationality only Have no financial possibility to pay for a MSc study Have excellent academic results, in the top percentile Not be entitled to receive a Dutch study grant or loan Not receive a full coverage scholarship for the same period of study as the scholarship Have submitted a complete application to one of the MSc programmes of 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. Proof of an outstanding GPA at least (Magna) Cum Laude (Dutch system), a first-class honors (UK) or 3.7 (USA). Motivation letter: use no more than 300 words to tell us why you deserve the scholarship and how this scholarship will help financially Information on your financial situation, to prove your financial need. You must submit proof of family income: the most recent income tax statement(s) for both parents/guardians or 3 recent salary slips indicating gross income. Include records of any other income such as benefits or pensions in English. 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: overall score of 7.0 Cambridge Assessment English: Certificate in Advanced English: 190 points overall GMAT/GRE test (if applicable)

Apply for the MSc programme via Studielink and the online application form (Embark) In addition, please upload the following documents under the scholarship section in Embark: Recommendation letter by a dean, teacher, or academic supervisor that also confirms that you belong to the top 10% of your class or year A statement from the university or other instance that explains the financial need of the scholarships (additional information can be requested after application). Motivation letter explaining (300 words): Why would you deserve a Scholarship? Include a description of academic excellence and if applicable other academic merits How this scholarship will help financially including a declaration that the information provided is true and correct