Excellence Scholarships (University of Amsterdam)

This prestigious scholarship program targets exceptionally talented Master’s students from outside Europe.

Scholarship Overview

The University of Amsterdam (UvA) aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms.
Outstanding students from outside the EU/EEA can apply for an Amsterdam Excellence Scholarship (AMS).

Host School(s)

Field(s) of Study

What does the scholarship cover?

A full scholarship of €25,000, covering tuition and living expenses for one academic year.

How many scholarships are given?

Which countries are targeted?

Am I Eligible to Apply?

To qualify for this scholarship, you must:

Have graduated in the top 10% of your class
Not have EU/EEA or Swiss nationality
Not be eligible for support under the Dutch system of study grants and loans
Not be eligible to pay the reduced tuition fee for EEA students at UvA
Not have received a full coverage scholarship for the same period of study as the Amsterdam Excellence Scholarship
Have received admission or will be admitted for the first time at UvA
Have submitted a complete application for a Dual Master’s or Research Master’s that does not require interviews for its selection process, or an MSc.
Be in a position to comply with the conditions for obtaining a Dutch visa (if applicable)
Be enrolled at UvA as a full-time scholar for the academic year and program for which the scholarship is to be awarded
Have completed your previous academic program no longer than three years ago
Never have studied at any educational institution in the Netherlands
Have a minimum GPA comparable to Cum Laude (Dutch system), a first-class honors (UK) or 3.7 (USA)
Be a motivated student who excels in extracurricular activities
Have exceptional English language skills, with proof from test results that are a maximum of 2 years old. You must have either TOEFL (score of 100), IELTS (7), CAE Grade A or CPE Grade C.

How do I Apply – Next Steps

Applications should be submitted to the Admissions Offices of the Graduate Schools for the courses listed above.
Deadlines for the Amsterdam Excellence Scholarships differ per Graduate School.
Specific eligibility requirements, selection criteria and application instructions are on the Faculty or Graduate School websites.

Selection Criteria

Closing Date

How do I get more information?