The University of Amsterdam (UvA) is a public university located in the capital city of Netherlands, Amsterdam. Established in 1632 by municipal authorities and later renamed for the city of Amsterdam, the University of Amsterdam is the third-oldest university in the Netherlands. It is one of the largest research universities in Europe.
The Amsterdam Excellence Scholarship (AES) is a full scholarship of 25,000 euros (covering tuition and living expenses) for one academic year with the possibility of extension for a second year (for two-year Master’s programmes). The Amsterdam Excellence Scholarship is made possible by the Amsterdam University Fund with the help of alumni of the University of Amsterdam.
Requirements
- Candidates wishing to apply for an AES programme should:
- not have the nationality of one of the countries of the EU/EEA or Suisse
- not be eligible for support under the Dutch system of study grants and loans
- not be eligible to pay the reduced tuition fee rate for EEA students at the UvA
- not receive a full coverage scholarship for the same period of study as the AES
- have submitted a complete application to one of the MSc programmes
- have been (or will be) admitted for the first time to one of the MSc programmes at the UvA
- be able to comply with the conditions to obtain a Dutch visa (if applicable)
- have completed their previous academic programme no longer than 3 years ago
- the International Team should be notified as soon as possible of any change in nationality, type of residence permit or additional financial support throughout the academic year
The Amsterdam Excellence Scholarship (AES) is a fully-funded position of €25,000 (covering tuition and living expenses) for one academic year with the possibility of extension for a second year (for two-year Master’s programs).
Application ProcessApplication for the Amsterdam Excellence Scholarship is part of the application procedure for the Master’s programme of your choice. On your application form we ask whether you want to be considered for a UvA scholarship. Furthermore, enclose a paragraph in your motivation letter for the MSc Programme in which you explain why you wish to be nominated for the Amsterdam Excellence Scholarship and what it would mean for your future academic career. This motivation letter should be uploaded in DataNose.
After applying, the coordinators of the MSc Programmes decide which students qualify to apply for the scholarship. All students will be informed as soon as possible. The application deadline is on 15 January 2020, and for further information, please kindly visit this Scholarship Link.