Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (AMS) 2027 Open at University of Amsterdam

The University of Amsterdam has placed an early deadline on the calendar for high-achieving international students aiming to begin a business master’s degree in February 2027. The Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (AMS) is available for selected non-EU students applying to specific MSc Business Administration tracks at UvA Economics and Business, with the scholarship covering the full tuition fee plus a €5,000 additional allowance for the one-year programme.

For applicants watching Europe’s competitive scholarship market, this is the kind of deadline that can be missed easily. Most students associate major Dutch university scholarships with September intake rounds, but UvA’s Business Administration route also includes a 1 November deadline for selected February-start tracks — meaning serious applicants need to prepare much earlier than the usual January scholarship rush.

Why This Scholarship Deserves Immediate Attention?

The Amsterdam Merit Scholarship is not a small fee discount dressed up as international funding. For eligible MSc Business Administration applicants, the award is equal to the tuition fee plus €5,000 for the duration of the one-year programme. That makes it a high-value opportunity for students who want to study in the Netherlands without carrying the full financial pressure of international tuition.

UvA also makes the competition clear: the scholarship is limited, highly selective, and aimed at outstanding non-EU students. For students with strong academic records, this is not just a funding option; it is a direct route into one of Europe’s most internationally visible business education environments.

Programmes Covered for the February 2027 Intake

For the February 2027 intake, the 1 November 2026 scholarship deadline applies to selected tracks under the MSc Business Administration programme at the University of Amsterdam.

The eligible February-start tracks include:

• International Business
• Digital Marketing
• Consumer Marketing

These tracks are positioned for students interested in global business strategy, market behaviour, consumer decision-making, digital transformation, branding, and international commercial operations. In simple terms, this is a scholarship route for applicants who want a business master’s degree with a strong market-facing and international angle.

Who Can Apply? Eligibility Check for Applicants

This scholarship is not open to every applicant automatically. Students should treat the eligibility stage seriously before spending time on the application.

You may be a strong candidate if you:

• hold a non-EU nationality;
• are applying to an eligible UvA Economics and Business master’s programme;
• have excellent academic results, preferably in the top academic range of your previous studies;
• are not eligible for Dutch student grants or loans;
• are not receiving another full-coverage scholarship for the same study period;
• can meet Dutch visa and residence requirements where applicable;
• submit a complete master’s application before the required deadline.

Applicants should also remember that admission to the programme and selection for the scholarship are not the same thing. A student may be academically admissible to UvA but still not receive the AMS because the scholarship is competitive and limited in number.

How to Apply for the Amsterdam Merit Scholarship?

The application process begins with the master’s admission route. Applicants must first apply to the eligible MSc Business Administration track through the University of Amsterdam’s official admissions system and ensure that all required documents are submitted on time.

Once the programme application is complete, eligible candidates can follow the scholarship instructions provided by UvA Economics and Business. Students should prepare academic transcripts, proof of strong academic performance, motivation material, and any required supporting documents carefully, because this scholarship is designed for applicants who can show both academic strength and serious potential.

The best strategy is simple: do not wait until the final week. International applicants may also need extra time for document verification, visa-related planning, and admission processing.

Deadline for February 2027 Intake

The last date to apply for the Amsterdam Merit Scholarship for the February 2027 intake of MSc Business Administration tracks in International Business, Digital Marketing, and Consumer Marketing at the University of Amsterdam is 1 November 2026.

Applicants targeting the September intake or other UvA faculties should not assume the same deadline applies, because Amsterdam Merit Scholarship deadlines differ by faculty, graduate school, and programme. For this February 2027 business intake, however, 1 November 2026 is the key date to watch.