You want to study in the Netherlands? This is an opportunity. The University of Amsterdam presents the Amsterdam Merit Scholarship 2025, open to all international students willing to pursue a master’s degree.
Don’t miss out;
About Amsterdam Merit Scholarship 2025.
The University of Amsterdam is a well-recognized university in the world, one of Europe’s 10 best universities and recently ranked as the top 100 in the world (according to QS rankings).
The University of Amsterdam is also a well-known research institute, where both experimental and theoretical research is open to all its students.
The University of Amsterdam accommodates foreign students from non-EU countries, to widen their perspective on academic, scientific knowledge, and innovations.
They are very inclined to an active, vibrant, societal-oriented, and culture-inclusive learning environment.
The University of Amsterdam gathers the world’s brightest scholars through the Amsterdam Merit Scholarship yearly for the Master’s degree Program and covers a maximum of £25,000 of this scholarship.
Details on Amsterdam Merit Scholarship
- Host Country: The Netherlands
- Host University: University of Amsterdam
- Study level: Master’s degree
- Eligible Countries: Non-European Union countries
Benefits of Amsterdam Merit Scholarship 2025
- The Amsterdam Merit Scholarship offers a stipend between £ 2,000 and £ 25,000 depending on the study program
- Partially funded tuition fees
- Additional financial aid from Holland Government Scholarship.
Eligibility Requirements
To apply for the Amsterdam Merit Scholarship, applicants must:
- be a non-European Union citizen
- enroll as a full-time Master’s student of the University of Amsterdam
- meet the selection criteria of the chosen study program
- comply with the regulations of the Dutch Immigration Service (IND), to obtain a Dutch student visa
- complete all submissions and enrollment processes
Selection Requirements
Applicants with an outstanding academic performance will be considered during the selection process. The following will also be reviewed;
- Minimum GPA of 4.0 or First Class Honors
- A standard letter of motivation (not more than 500 words), the context of this letter should include reasons for choosing your preferred study program and the significance of obtaining the Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.
- Letters of recommendation (2) to prove yourself in terms of academic research.
NB: These letters can be from your dean, academic supervisor, thesis supervisor and/or professor.
- Curriculum vitae
- The general presentation and quality of your application
If application is incomplete, candidates will not be considered for the Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.
How to Apply for the Amsterdam Merit Scholarship 2025
- Applicants should check the eligibility requirements for their desired study program
- Applicants should submit applications to the Admissions Offices of the Graduate School or the Faculties
- Follow the guidelines received from their various Faculties or Graduate schools
Specific eligibility criteria and application guidelines can be seen on the Graduate School or faculty platforms below:
- LAW
- HUMANITIES
- MEDICINE
- SCIENCES
- GRADUATE SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL SCIENCES
- PSYCHOLOGY
- GRADUATE SCHOOL OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION
- COMMUNICATION SCIENCE SCHOOL
- SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS
Amsterdam Merit Scholarship awardees are expected to have at least 80% of credits to continue enjoying the scholarship. The rules and regulations for satisfactory study progress vary with the Faculties or Graduate schools.
Required Documents for Amsterdam Merit Scholarship 2025
- International passport
- Academic certificates/ documents
- Transcript
- Motivation letter
- Recommendation letters (2)
- Financial plan
- Research plan
For more detailed information on the Amsterdam Merit Scholarship, visit the official website OFFICIAL WEBSITE FOR AMSTERDAM MERIT SCHOLARSHIP.
