Amsterdam Merit Scholarship 2027: University of Amsterdam Opens February 2027 Intake Route for Business Master’s Students

Amsterdam Merit Scholarship 2027 | University of Amsterdam

The University of Amsterdam offers the Amsterdam Merit Scholarship for talented non-EU students applying to eligible master’s programmes in Economics and Business.

The University of Amsterdam (UvA) offers the Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (AMS) to highly talented non-EU students applying for eligible master’s programmes in Economics and Business.

The scholarship is intended to support academically excellent international students during their studies.

Amsterdam Merit Scholarship Benefits

The scholarship value is equivalent to:

Tuition fee
€5,000 additional allowance

The scholarship covers the one-year programme without prolongation.

The scholarship is paid on a reimbursement basis, rather than as a tuition fee waiver. Students must therefore arrange payment of their tuition fees themselves. The scholarship is paid in 12 equal instalments.

UvA states that the number of scholarships is limited and can vary annually.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

Hold non-EU nationality only.
Have excellent academic results, generally in the top percentile.
Not be entitled to a Dutch government study grant or loan.
Not receive another full-coverage scholarship for the same study period.
Submit a complete application to an eligible UvA Economics and Business master’s programme before the deadline.
Meet Dutch visa requirements where applicable.

Selection Criteria

Candidates are assessed based on academic excellence and promise in their field.

Applicants are required to provide evidence including:

Outstanding academic results, such as Magna Cum Laude, a UK first-class honours degree or a US GPA of 3.7.
A motivation letter of no more than 300 words.
Proof of English proficiency where applicable.
GMAT/GRE results where required by the relevant programme.

Accepted English-language tests listed by UvA include TOEFL, IELTS and Cambridge Assessment English qualifications.

Application Process

Applicants should first apply for their master’s programme through Studielink and the UvA online application form.

For the scholarship application, applicants must upload:

A recommendation letter from a dean, teacher or academic supervisor confirming that they belong to the top 10% of their class or year.
A 300-word motivation letter explaining their need for the scholarship and academic excellence or other relevant merits.

The complete scholarship application must be submitted before the deadline.

Amsterdam Merit Scholarship Deadline

The University of Amsterdam lists 15 January as the scholarship deadline for the September intake.

The source provided does not state a separate February 2027 scholarship deadline. Therefore, applicants should check the latest UvA programme information before planning for a February intake.