Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (University of Amsterdam)
Merit awards for outstanding non-EU/EEA students starting a master's at the University of Amsterdam; each faculty sets its own amounts, criteria and deadlines.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s
Destination
Netherlands
Funding
Amounts are set each year by each faculty and published in late autumn; the pages checked do not state a value.
Eligible applicants
Outstanding students with a non-EU/EEA passport who applied to a UvA master's programme
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Overview
Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (University of Amsterdam) is offered by University of Amsterdam for Master’s study in Netherlands. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Merit award (amount set by each faculty each year)
May be included
Amounts are set each year by each faculty and published in late autumn; the pages checked do not state a value. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Non-EU/EEA passport holders.
- International eligibility
- Applications go to the admissions office of the relevant graduate school.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Universities
- University of Amsterdam
- Countries
- Netherlands
Official eligibility summary
Outstanding students who hold a non-EU/EEA passport and have applied to a degree programme at the University of Amsterdam. Eligibility details, amounts and deadlines depend on the faculty or graduate school (Child Development and Education, Communication Science, Economics and Business, Humanities, Law, Medicine, Psychology, Science, Social Sciences).
Applicant profile
- Outstanding students with a non-EU/EEA passport who applied to a UvA master's programme
Study route
- Master’s study in Netherlands
Current-cycle criteria
- Outstanding students who hold a non-EU/EEA passport and have applied to a degree programme at the University of Amsterdam. Eligibility details, amounts and deadlines depend on the faculty or graduate school (Child Development and Education, Communication Science, Economics and Business, Humanities, Law, Medicine, Psychology, Science, Social Sciences).
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Documents set by your faculty or graduate school
How to apply
- 1
Apply for a UvA master's programme
- 2
Follow the scholarship instructions on your graduate school's page and apply by its deadline
- 3
Wait for the results announced by your faculty
Application timeline
Application cycle
Deadlines differ by faculty. For the Master's in Economics, applications open at the beginning of October, close on 15 January, and results are announced at the end of April.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
University of Amsterdam
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.