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Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (AMS) 2026

Awarded by University of Amsterdam

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Masters

Funding Type

Full Funding · Tuition fees + EUR 5,000 stipend

Eligible Courses

Business and Economics

Eligible Nationalities

Open to non-EU nationals

Can Be Taken At

University of Amsterdam

Provider

University of Amsterdam

Last Verified On

19 May 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

Eligibility Criteria for Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (AMS):

Applicants must:

  • Hold a non-EU nationality only.
  • Have excellent academic results and rank among the top percentile of students.
  • Not be entitled to receive a Dutch study grant or loan (“Studiefinanciering”).
  • Not receive another full-coverage scholarship for the same study period.
  • Submit a complete application to an eligible Master’s programme at UvA Economics and Business before the deadline.
  • Be able to comply with Dutch visa regulations set by the Dutch Immigration Service (IND).

Value of Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (AMS):

The scholarship provides:

  • Full tuition fee coverage
  • Additional allowance of €5,000

Application Process:

Upload scholarship documents in the scholarship section of Embark, including:

  • Recommendation letter
  • Motivation letter
  • Supporting academic documents
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SIMPLE 5 STEP PROCESS

How to Apply

1

Check Eligibility

Confirm that you meet the scholarship requirements

2

Prepare Documents

Gather all required documents for your application

3

Submit Application

Apply through the official scholarship application process

4

Application Review

The scholarship provider evaluates eligible applications

5

Scholarship Decision

Selected applicants are informed about the final results

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Documents Needed

  • Academic Transcripts (Usually required)

  • Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)

  • Identity Proof (Usually required)

  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

Note: The exact document requirements vary by scholarship. Always refer to the official application guidelines

FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at University of Amsterdam. Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (AMS) 2026 is 01 Nov, 2026.
  • Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (AMS) 2026 is offered to Masters degree.
  • Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (AMS) 2026 is offered for Business and Economics.
  • Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (AMS) 2026 is open for: Open to non-EU nationals.
  • Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (AMS) 2026 is offered by University of Amsterdam.
  • Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (AMS) 2026 covers Full Funding, Tuition fees + EUR 5,000 stipend .