Graduate School of Child Development and Education, Amsterdam Merit Scholarship 2026-27

About the Program

The Graduate School of Child Development and Education, Amsterdam Merit Scholarship 2026-27 is an opportunity offered by the University of Amsterdam to students admitted to the Research Master's programme of the Graduate School of Child Development and Education. This scholarship aims to attract and support the education of bright and enthusiastic students from all over the world. The selected candidates shall receive financial support to pursue their education. . 

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: Students selected for the Research Master's programme, who wish to apply for the AMS scholarship should send an email with their letter of motivation and a budget plan attached to resma-cde-fmg@uva.nl

Important Dates

Application Deadline: 15 January 2026 

Benefits

The selected candidates shall receive financial support to pursue their education.

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

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 admitted to the Research Master's programme of the Graduate School of Child Development and Education at the University of Amsterdam are eligible for this scholarship. 

Question: What are the benefits of this scholarship?
Answer: The selected candidates shall receive financial support to pursue their education.  

Question: What is the last date to apply for this scholarship?
Answer: The last date to apply for this scholarship is 15 January 2026 (23:59 CET).

Offered by

The University of Amsterdam is offering this opportunity.