Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (University of Amsterdam, non-EU/EEA master's)
Amsterdam Merit Scholarship
Paid by University of Amsterdam · 🇳🇱 Netherlands
What this pays
The published value, how it is calculated, and whether it is cash or a credit ceiling.
Email and a six-digit code, then €50 a year. No password to forget.
Who qualifies
UnlockThe 2 published rules this programme tests you against — age, income, residency, household and the rest.
The steps, documents and official link are part of the paid plan. Checking how much you're owed stays free.
1 document you'll need
UnlockExactly what to gather before you start, so nothing sends you back to the beginning.
Where this comes from
Outstanding students from outside the EU/EEA can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (AMS).
A researcher has read this record against the official page.
Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026
Source: www.uva.nl
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