About the Program
The Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (Medicine) 2026-27 is an opportunity offered by the Universiteit van Amsterdam to students admitted to one of the (Master's) programs of the Faculty of Medicine. This scholarship aims to attract and support the education of bright and enthusiastic students from all over the world. The selected candidates shall receive a scholarship of € 4,000.
Source: uva.nl/en
What is the Eligibility
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
- hold a non-EU/EEA passport.
- not be entitled to receive a Dutch study grant or loan ("Studiefinanciering").
- not be eligible to pay the reduced tuition fee rate for EEA students at the University of Amsterdam (UvA).
- not receive a full coverage scholarship for the same period of study as the Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.
- have been (or will be) admitted to the Master’s programme in Medical Informatics at the AMC-UvA
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Scroll down to the ‘How to apply’ section and click on the red colour ‘Go to the application form’ button.
Step 4: Applicants who wish to apply for the AMS scholarship must submit their application to the International Office through the Digital Student Service Desk.
Important Dates
Application Deadline: 01 June 2026
Benefits
The selected candidates shall receive a scholarship of € 4,000.
Required Documents
- A description of extracurricular activities
- Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of motivation (maximum 500 words)
Selection Criteria
The candidates are selected based on their academic excellence, letters of recommendation, and the quality of their motivation letter.
Contact Details
Universiteit van Amsterdam
International Office AMc-UvA
Meibergdreef 15
NL-1105 AZ Amsterdam
Phone No. +31 (0) 20 566 5088
FAQ for this Scholarship
Question: Who is offering this scholarship opportunity?
Answer: The University of Amsterdam (UvA) is offering this opportunity.
Question: Who can apply for this scholarship?
Answer: Students admitted to one of the (Master's) programs of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Amsterdam are eligible for this scholarship.
Question: What are the benefits of this scholarship?
Answer: The selected candidates shall receive a scholarship of € 4,000
Question: What is the last date to apply for this scholarship?
Answer: The last date to apply for this scholarship is 01 June 2026.
Offered by
The Universiteit van Amsterdam is offering this opportunity.