About the Program
The Letje Lips Amsterdam Merit Scholarship 2026-27 is an opportunity offered by the University of Amsterdam (UvA) to students having applied for a Master’s programme. This scholarship aims to provide opportunities to international students to complete their higher education in Hungary. The selected candidates shall receive a scholarship of €37,500.
Source: uva.nl/en
What is the Eligibility
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
- hold a non-EU/EEA nationality and not be eligible for the statutory tuition fees.
- be a first-time student at a university (or university of applied sciences) in the Netherlands.
- not be currently enrolled in a pre-Master’s programme at a Dutch university (including the UvA) or have completed an exchange programme in the Netherlands.
- have submitted a complete application at the Graduate School of Humanities for a one-year, non-selective English-taught Master’s programme (Note: Research and Dual Master’s programmes are not eligible).
- be able to comply with Dutch visa regulations
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: Click on ‘Next’
Step 5: Fill in all the mentioned details and proceed with your application.
Important Dates
Application Deadline: 15 January 2026
Benefits
The selected candidates shall receive a scholarship of €37,500.
Selection Criteria
The candidates for LLAMS are selected on the basis of the evaluation of the applications by the selection committee.
More Details about this Scholarship
- Applicants need not secure admission at the time of the LLAMS deadline; however, the LLAMS will only be awarded to a (conditionally) accepted candidate.
- They must not have been granted another scholarship in addition to the LLAMS and must notify the Admissions Office of the Graduate School of Humanities if another scholarship is awarded.
- They must submit certified documents (diploma or graduation statement and final transcripts) by 1 August 2026 if selected for the LLAMS and conditionally accepted.
Contact Details
University of Amsterdam
Admissions Office, Graduate School of Humanities
PO Box 93055, 1090 BB Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Phone No. +31 20 525 4481
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 €37,500
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 University of Amsterdam (UvA) is offering this opportunity.
