Amsterdam Merit Scholarship 2027 – Economics & Business

Funding Details

Under the currently published Amsterdam Merit Scholarship scheme for UvA Economics and Business, the scholarship value is equal to the applicable tuition fee plus an additional €5,000 allowance for the duration of the one-year Master's programme. Scholarship amounts are determined annually, and applicants for the 2027 intake should verify the final award value when UvA publishes the applicable scholarship information. The AMS operates on a reimbursement basis rather than as a tuition-fee waiver, and the scholarship is paid in 12 equal instalments.

Academic Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate outstanding academic performance and be among the strongest candidates in their field. Under the currently published selection criteria, applicants are expected to have an academic record equivalent to at least Magna Cum Laude in the Dutch system, First-Class Honours in the UK system, or a GPA of at least 3.7 in the US system. Applicants must also satisfy all academic admission requirements of their selected UvA Economics and Business Master's programme.

Language Requirements

Applicants must meet the English-language proficiency requirements of their selected UvA Economics and Business Master's programme. Accepted tests and minimum scores depend on the programme and applicant's educational background. Applicants should verify the programme-specific English requirements before applying.

Age Requirements

No specific age limit is stated.

Work Experience Requirements

No universal professional work-experience requirement applies to the Amsterdam Merit Scholarship. Applicants must satisfy any programme-specific admission requirements associated with their selected Master's degree.

Other Eligibility Notes

Applicants must hold non-EU nationality only, must not be entitled to a Dutch study grant or loan (Studiefinanciering), and must not receive another full-coverage scholarship for the same study period. Applicants must submit a complete application to an eligible UvA Economics and Business Master's programme before the scholarship deadline and must be able to comply with Dutch immigration and visa regulations.

Application Instructions

1: Select an eligible Master's programme offered by UvA Economics and Business. 2: Verify the programme's academic, English-language and, where applicable, GMAT/GRE admission requirements. 3: Register for the Master's programme through Studielink. 4: Complete the University's online Master's application through Embark. 5: Complete the scholarship section within Embark. 6: Upload a recommendation letter from a dean, teacher or academic supervisor confirming that you rank among the top 10% of your class or year. 7: Upload a scholarship motivation letter of approximately 300 words explaining why you need and deserve the scholarship, including your academic excellence and other relevant achievements. 8: Upload all other programme-specific admission and scholarship documents. 9: Ensure that both your Master's application and scholarship application are complete before the applicable scholarship deadline. 10: Monitor your application and University communications for the scholarship result.

Selection Process

The Amsterdam Merit Scholarship is highly competitive. Eligible candidates are compared with other scholarship applicants based primarily on academic excellence and demonstrated promise in their field. Applicants are expected to provide evidence of an outstanding academic record, normally equivalent to at least Magna Cum Laude, First-Class Honours or a US GPA of 3.7. A recommendation letter confirming that the applicant belongs to the top 10% of their class or year and a strong scholarship motivation letter form important parts of the assessment. Where a GMAT or GRE is required for the selected Master's programme, a strong score can strengthen the candidate's application.

Important Notes

The Amsterdam Merit Scholarship for UvA Economics and Business is intended for outstanding students holding non-EU nationality. The currently published scholarship structure provides funding equivalent to the applicable tuition fee plus an additional €5,000 allowance for a one-year Master's programme. Scholarship amounts are determined annually and applicants for the 2027 intake should verify the final amount when UvA publishes the new cycle information. The scholarship operates on a reimbursement basis and is paid in 12 equal instalments; it is not a tuition-fee waiver. The standard scholarship deadline is 15 January for September intake programmes. Certain Business Administration tracks with a February intake use a 1 November scholarship deadline. A limited number of scholarships are available and meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee selection.