Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (AMS)

The Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (AMS) is a merit-based scholarship for students from outside the European Economic Area to pursue a master's degree at the University of Amsterdam. Award amounts vary by faculty, with grants between €2,000 and €25,000 per year and the possibility to combine with the Holland Scholarship (up to €30,000 in the first year). The scholarship is awarded annually to applicants who have applied for a master's programme at the University of Amsterdam and meet academic and language requirements.

Monetary award between €2,000 and €25,000 per year (amount varies by faculty); combinable with Holland Scholarship (up to €30,000 first year).

Students with a passport from outside the European Economic Area who have applied to a master's programme at the University of Amsterdam. Minimum requirements listed: overall average ~80% (8+/10); TOEFL iBT 100+ or IELTS 7.0+; completed bachelor's degree.

Applicants must apply to a master's programme at the University of Amsterdam; selection for the scholarship is for applicants from outside the EEA who meet academic and language requirements.