For students who want to pursue their academic goals and have a positive effect on their communities, the merit scholarship by the University of Amsterdam is a fantastic opportunity to explore in 2023.
The university aims to attract the best of international students into its community hence the award of the merit scholarship. You as an international student from an excellent academic background with a promising academic potential can take opportunity of this offer and study in Netherlands’ best university.
The merit scholarship program uses a rigorous evaluation of applicants’ academic and personal achievements in a highly selective procedure. Applicants must therefore show exceptional academic qualifications to be considered for the Merit Scholarship.
Along with offering financial assistance, this scholarship also honors and celebrates academic distinction and leadership potential.
Scholarship Qualification
- Only students outside the EU/EEA are eligible.
- You must have excellent academic qualifications demonstrated by your academic transcripts and other supporting documents.
- You must demonstrate proficiency in English through IELTS or TOEFL.
- You must have been admitted into a Master’s degree program in the university.
Other Scholarship Opportunities
- GIST Scholarship in South Korea
- Australia Awards Scholarships
- Victoria University of Wellington Scholarship
Benefits
- Covers tuition fees
- Living expense allowances ranging from €2,000 to €25,000.
- Access to world-class education and research facilities.
- Opportunity for networking, cultural exchange, and professional development.
- Opportunity to study and live in the Netherlands.
Documents required
- Passport Photocopy
- Academic records
- Motivation letter
- Financial plan letter
- Recommendation letter
- Research plan
Procedures to Apply for the 2023 University of Amsterdam Merit Scholarship
- You are advised to review all eligibility criteria before you begin the application process.
- Apply for admission into one of the University’s master’s program. This is a precondition to being eligible for the scholarship.
- Prepare all necessary documents and complete the online scholarship application which can be found on the scholarship portal (link provided below).
- Review your application, submit and wait for the decision of the selection committee.
Applications for the University of Amsterdam merit scholarship vary from course to course. It is therefore important you check out the programme-specific deadline from the school’s website.
