The University of Amsterdam is inviting applicants for the Amsterdam Excellence Scholarship for the high-potential students in the Netherlands.  Students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an excellence scholarship.

The Faculty of Science aims to attract talented students to their international classrooms. It offers several scholarship programs designed to offer – both Dutch and international – motivated students the opportunity to pursue a Science degree at the University of Amsterdam.

The University of Amsterdam is a public university located in Amsterdam, Netherlands. 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.

Applicants must proof of English proficiency (IELS/TOEFL): TOEFL (internet-based) –  overall score of 100 (with a minimum score of 22 in each of the different components), IELTS (academic) – overall score of 7.0 (with at least 7.0 in each of the four components).

Scholarship Description:

• Application Deadline: January 15, 2020
• Course Level: Scholarships are awarded for pursuing Master’s program
• Study Subject: Scholarships are offered in diverse fields
• Scholarship Award:  €25,000 (covering tuition and living expenses)
• Number of Scholarships: Not Known
• Scholarship can be taken in the Netherlands

Eligibility for the Scholarship:

• Eligible Countries: Students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for excellence scholarships.
• Entrance 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 (see the website of your MSc programme for the application and admission procedure)
• have been (or will be) admitted for the first time to one of the MSc programmes at the UvA
• have completed their previous academic programme no longer than 3 years ago

Masters Scholarships

Application Procedure:

• How to Apply: Application for the Amsterdam Excellence Scholarship is part of the application procedure for the Master’s program of your choice. On your application form, they ask whether you want to be considered for a UvA scholarship.
• English Language Requirements: Applicants must proof of English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL): TOEFL (internet-based) –  overall score of 100 (with a minimum score of 22 in each of the different components), IELTS (academic) – overall score of 7.0 (with at least 7.0 in each of the four components.

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