Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (AMS) for Master Students

University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to the international classrooms. Students with a Non-EU nationality can apply for the Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

Hold non-EU nationality only Have excellent academic results in the top percientile 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 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 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. 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.