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University of Amsterdam

Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (AMS) for Bachelor Students

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Any
Disciplines
18000 EUR
Grant
Netherlands
Location
01 Mar 2025
Application deadline

About

University of Amsterdam can support you financially if you are admitted to one of its study programmes as an international student.

University of Amsterdam awards scholarships, bursaries, tuition fee reductions and discounts that help you cover existing tuition and living costs. 

Overview

Scholarship type

Merit and need based

Number of scholarships to award

One

Grant

Up to €18,000

Scholarship coverage

  • tuition fee reduction

Description

University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to our international classrooms. Therefore, outstanding student with a non-EU nationality, can apply for the Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (AMS) for Bachelor Students. 

Applicable programmes

Benefits

The value of the scholarship is €6,000 per year (a total of €18,000). A small number of scholarships are available each year. 

Eligibility

To be considered for the scholarship applicants need to meet the following general criteria:

  • You hold a non-EU nationality only.
  • You have excellent academic results (for example 90-100% / A+(+))
  • You are not entitled to receive a Dutch study grant or loan ("Studiefinanciering").
  • You do not receive a full coverage scholarship for the same period of study as the AMS.
  • You have submitted a complete application to one of the Economics and Business' programmes before the scholarship deadline.
  • You will register and participate in the first selection/matching rounds, see application form.
  • You are able to comply with Dutch visa regulations as indicated by the Dutch Immigration Service (IND).
  • An excellent Matching result (for BSc Actuarial Science, Economics and Business Economics, Business Analytics, Econometrics). Applicants must register and participate for the first matching rounds, see application form.
  • An excellent selection result ( BSc Business Administration)
  • Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)*:
  • TOEFL IBT: overall score of 100 (minimum score of 22 in each component but 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.

Scholarship requirements

Disciplines

Any

Locations

Netherlands

Nationality

Any

Study experience required

High school

Age

Unknown

Application

Application deadline

01 Mar 2025

1. Apply for the BSc programme via Studielink and the SIS 'My Applications'

2. Apply for the scholarship before the deadline in Embark 

Please upload the following additional documents in the scholarship application in Embark

Recommendation letter by a dean, teacher, or academic supervisor

Motivation letter explaining why you deserve this scholarship (300 words):  

Why would you need a Scholarship?

Why would you deserve a Scholarship? Include a description of academic excellence and if applicable other merits.

Business Administration: 15 January

All other BSc Economics and Busieness programmes: 1 March

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