Amsterdam Merit Scholarship
The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (AMS).
Please find more information and general requirements of the Amsterdam Merit Scholarship here.
In addition to the general requirements, the Graduate School of Communication requires you to apply for and be unconditionally accepted to our one or two-year (Research) Master's programme. You should indicate on application form A that you would like to be a candidate for the Amsterdam Merit Scholarship. The admissions committee will notify you in due time when you have been awarded the scholarship.
Application instructions
You need to apply before the specific application deadline . When we have received your complete application it will be evaluated by the AMS Committee. Please note that only complete applications will be taken into consideration.
A complete application consists of the following documents (sorted in this specific order, not stapled):
- Application Form AMS
- Motivation letter; in which the candidate explains the reasons for choosing the specific Master’s programme (broader context, relevance for future career);
- Curriculum Vitae
- Certified grade transcript; including a GPA
- English proficiency test;
- TOEFL score: (internet based) overall score of 100
- IELTS (academic): overall score of 7.0 (with at least 7.0 in each of the four components)
- Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): grade A
- Cambridge Certificate for Proficiency in English (CPE): grade C
- Letter of recommendation; written by a dean, teacher or academic supervisor
- Description of extracurricular activities; such as participation in student committees, international experience, sports or music at a high level or volunteer work
Please note that Amsterdam Merit Scholarships are awarded once a year to students that start in September. If you would like to be eligible for the AMS, make sure that you apply for the September semester.
Application deadline
Applications will be accepted until 3 April 2015.