About the Program
The Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (Science) 2026-27 is an opportunity offered by the Universiteit van Amsterdam to students having applied for a Master’s programme. 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 €24,875.
Source: uva.nl/en
What is the Eligibility
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
- not have the nationality of one of the countries of the EU/EEA or Switzerland.
- not be eligible for support under the Dutch system of study grants and loans
- not be eligible to pay the reduced tuition fee rate applicable to EEA students at the University of Amsterdam (UvA).
- not receive a full coverage scholarship for the same study period as the Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (AMS).
- have submitted a complete application to one of the MSc programmes at the UvA (refer to the specific MSc programme website for application and admission details).
- have been (or will be) admitted for the first time to one of the MSc programmes at the UvA
- be able to meet the conditions required to obtain a Dutch visa, if applicable.
- have completed the previous academic programme no longer than three years ago.
- have sufficient funds to cover all other study and living expenses.
- belong to the top 10% of graduates from their class, generally demonstrated by an overall GPA equivalent to:
- 3.5 (American system, 4-point scale)
- First class honours / upper division (British system)
- 8+ (Dutch EC-system, 10-point scale)
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: Students who wish to apply for this scholarship shall tick the relevant check box while applying for the Master’s programme.
Important Dates
Application Deadline: 15 January 2026
Benefits
The selected candidates shall receive a scholarship of €24,875.
Required Documents
- Academic certificates
- 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
University of Amsterdam
1012 WP Amsterdam, Netherlands
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 having applied for a Master’s programme 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 €24,875
Question: What is the last date to apply for this scholarship?
Answer: The last date to apply for this scholarship is 15 January 2026 .
Offered by
The Universiteit van Amsterdam is offering this opportunity.
