Amsterdam Excellence Scholarship (AES) in Netherlands, 2020

The University of Amsterdam is inviting applications for Faculty of Science excellence scholarships.  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 programs designed to offer – both Dutch and international – motivated students the opportunity to pursue a Science degree at the University of Amsterdam.

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).

• Eligible Countries: Students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for excellence scholarships.
• Entrance Requirements: Candidates wishing to apply for an AES program 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 (Studiefinanciering; for more information please refer to www.duo.nl).
  • not be eligible to pay the reduced tuition fee rate for EEA students at the UvA
  • not receive a full coverage funding 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 program for the application and admission procedure)
  • have been (or will be) admitted for the first time to one of the MSc programs 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