*University of Amsterdam Merit Scholarships (AMS)

Scholarship Overview

•  The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students with excellent study results and motivation from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

Host School(s)

• University of Amsterdam

Field(s) of Study

• Medicine
• Law
• Economics and Business
• Faculty of Science
• Graduate School of Humanities
• Graduate School of Social Sciences (GSSS)

What does the scholarship cover?

• Amsterdam Medical Center

1. The scholarship consists of € 6,000 – € 9,000 – € 12,000 or a proportional amount if the student starts in February.
2. Scholarship cannot be used as a (partial) tuition waiver. Applicant must pay the full amount of tuition.
3. A scholarship will only be extended to the second year of study if the applicant has successfully completed 80% or more of the maximum number of credits in the first year of study.

•  Amsterdam Law School (ALS)

1. The scholarship is good for one year, if students complete the first year before August 31, and with high grades, the scholarship will be continued for the second year.
2. The scholarship consists of either 6000 €, or 9000 €. In the first month of study – September 2013 – the student will be paid 1000 €. The remainder of the scholarship will be paid in 12 monthly instalments.
3. The scholarship cannot be used by way of (partial) tuition waiver: the applicant has to pay the full amount of the tuition due (12000 €).

•  The Faculty of Economics and Business

1. The total amount for the AMS dedicated to the Faculty is established annually. For the academic year 2011-2012, 20% of students from outside the European Union that started in one of the Master’s programme has been awarded a € 12,000 Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

•  Faculty of Science – Students enrolling at the can find more information on Amsterdam Merit Scholarships through the link : Contact the Faculty of Science

•  Graduate School of Humanities

1. each scholar will receive  € 10,000
2. It is not a full scholarship; it represents a significant contribution towards living costs.

•  Graduate School of Social Sciences

1. The scholarship consists of € 6,000, € 9,000 or € 12,000 based on the comprehensive financial plan
2. Scholarship cannot be used as a (partial) tuition waiver. The applicant must still pay the full amount of tuition due.
3. Scholarship holders will receive their grant in monthly installments.

How many scholarships are given?

• Amsterdam Medical Center  (AMC) – limited, not stated
• Amsterdam Law School (ALS)  – 5 scholarships for non EU students for the research master
• The Faculty of Economics and Business – limited number of scholarships
• Faculty of Science – Contact the Faculty of Science
• Graduate School of Humanities – 12 AMS scholarships
• Graduate School of Social Sciences – limited, not stated

 Which countries are targeted?

• non-EU/EEA countries

Am I Eligible to Apply?

The following are general criteria when applying for Amsterdam Merit Scholarships (AMS). The applicant should:

• Hold a non-EU/EEA passport
• Applicant must not be eligible for support under the Dutch system of study grants and loans (“Studiefinanciering”).
• Be fully admitted to a degree programme at the Universiteit van Amsterdam.
• Be admitted to a bachelor’s or master’s programme at the Universiteit van Amsterdam for the first time.
• Be enrolled at the UvA as full-time student for the academic year and the programme for which the scholarship is awarded.
• Be able to comply with Dutch visa regulations.
• Should not receive a full coverage scholarship for the same period of study as the AMS scholarship.
• The programme you wish to apply for might set extra requirements such as academic and language requirements.
• Please see the faculty information below for more information.

1. Amsterdam Medical Centre (AMC)-  AMS at the AMC
2. Amsterdam Law School (ALS) –  AMS at the Amsterdam Law School
3. Faculty of Economics and Business  – Amsterdam Merit Scholarship
4. Faculty of Science – Contact the Faculty of Science
5. Graduate School for Humanities- AMS at the Graduate School for Humanities

How to I Apply – Next Steps

• The faculties and international schools award scholarships themselves; as such, regulations may vary. Students interested in an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship may contact the faculty or international school offering the study programme of their choice for more information.

• Amsterdam Medical Center UVA

1. Applicants wishing to apply for an AMS scholarship should send an email with their letter of motivation attached to Mrs. M.J.L. Lenoir at m.j.lenoir@amc.uva.nl.

• Amsterdam Law School

1. Applicants need to apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship in a letter addressed to the Director of the Amsterdam Law School, Dr. M.Y.A. Zieck.
2. The written application should be accompanied by two letters of recommendation regarding the academic qualities of the applicant, a certified copy of the LL.B. diploma and a certified copy of the grades obtained.
3. The application for admission to an LL.M. programme of the Amsterdam Law School and a request for a scholarship can be made simultaneously.

• The Faculty of Economics and Business

1. Applicants should write an AMS motivation letter in not more than 300 words to get the scholarship.
2. Applicants should upload the AMS digital motivation letter to their online application for the MSc programme before the application deadline of the programme.

• Faculty of Science –Students enrolling at the can find more information on Amsterdam Merit Scholarships through the link : Contact the Faculty of Science

• Graduate School of Humanities – Students enrolling at the Graduate School for Humanities can find more information on Amsterdam Merit Scholarships through the link below: AMS at the Graduate School for Humanities

• Graduate School of Social Sciences

1. Send in your motivation letter specifically for the scholarship
2. Prepare a comprehensive financial plan that shows expected income from all sources and all expected costs, to provide insight in the additional funds needed from a scholarship in order to finance participation in the Master’s programme.
3. A research proposal, detailing your areas of interest and what you wish to research during your time at the GSSS.
4. Send your documents per e-mail to: s.m.kobus@uva.nl.

Closing Date

Amsterdam Medical Centre (AMC)

• Master’s program Medical Informatics
  1. before June 1 (start in September)
  2. November 1 (start in February)

• Medicine program  – before June 1

 Amsterdam Law School (ALS) – before May 1, 2013 for academic year 2013-2014

Faculty of Economics and Business  – Contact the Faculty of Economics and Business

Faculty of Science: Contact the Faculty of Science

Graduate School for Humanities: Contact the Graduate School for Humanities

Graduate School of Social Sciences (GSSS)

•   before 1 April (for classes starting in September)
• before 1 August (for classes in February)

How do I get more information?

• Scholarship Website
• Amsterdam Medical Center Email: M.J. Lenoir at m.j.lenoir@amc.uva.nl
• Amsterdam Law School Email ( Ms. Johanna Vogel): J.Vogel@uva.nl
• Faculty of Economics and Business: Mailing address

Roetersstraat 11

1018 WB Amsterdam

The Netherlands

• Faculty of Science

1. Visiting address: Science Park 904 , 1098 XH Amsterdam
2. Telephone reception: +31 20525 8626 receptie-fnwi@uva.nl
3. Telephone executive secretariat: +31 20 5257678
4. info-science@uva.nl
5. Telephone Student Service desk: +31 20 525 7100
6. Postal address:PO box 94216,      1090 GE Amsterdam

• Graduate School of Humanities Website: ww.uva.nl/scholarships
• Graduate School of Social Sciences: Email: s.m.kobus@uva.nl.