The Letje Lips Amsterdam Merit Scholarship will be awarded to students from a non-privileged background who wish to use this international programme to better themselves and who show a passion for the development of a just, inclusive and multicultural world.
The university is accredited by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, which grants accreditation to institutions who meet a national system of regulations and quality assurance controls. The Ministry has given it WO, or research university status. Dutch students must complete a six-year preparatory program to gain admission to national research universities. Only fifteen percent of students pass this preparatory program.
In terms of tuition in 2015–2016, EU full-time students are charged €1,951 per year for both Bachelor’s and Master’s programs, part-time students are charged €1,696 and non-EU students are charged between €9,000-€25,000 per year for Bachelor’s programs and €10,500-€25,000 for Master’s and Doctoral programs. Costs for non-EU students varies depending on the faculty of matriculation. In terms of scholarships, the university offers the UvA Amsterdam Excellence Scholarship (AES), Amsterdam Merit Scholarships, scholarships through the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Dutch Study Grants, and various European scholarships.
This is a full scholarship valued at €25,000. Scholarship recipients form a select community, taking part, for example, in extracurricular activities developed especially for them.
Eligibility criteria for the Letje Lips Amsterdam Merit International Scholarships
- You must hold a non-EU/EEA passport
- You must be applying to a Master’s programme at the UvA for the first time.
- Students applying for an English-taught Master’s programme must show proof of the language requirements of the university.
- Students must have the following:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Dutch academic university.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Dutch university of applied sciences (hbo) combined with a havo diploma with at least a grade of 8 for Engels.
Eligible Countries: International
Type: Masters
Value of Award: €25,000
Number of Awards: 1
Method of Application: Applicants must complete the online application for a Master’s programme. After that, you can complete the scholarship application form.
Application Deadline: January 15, 2023