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Amsterdam Merit Scholarships for Master’s in Medicine
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The Amsterdam Merit Scholarships cater to outstanding non-EU students who have been accepted into a Master’s in Medicine at the Academic Medical Centre (AMC) of the Universiteit van Amsterdam (UvA).
**Application deadline:** November 1, 2021
### Table of contents
- [Benefits of the Amsterdam Merit Scholarships](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/amsterdam-merit-scholarships-for-masters-in-medicine/#h-benefits-of-the-amsterdam-merit-scholarships)
- [Eligibility Criteria](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/amsterdam-merit-scholarships-for-masters-in-medicine/#h-eligibility-criteria)
- [How to Apply for a Master’s in Medicine](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/amsterdam-merit-scholarships-for-masters-in-medicine/#h-how-to-apply-for-a-master-s-in-medicine)
## Benefits of the Amsterdam Merit Scholarships
A scholarship amount of € 4,000 is allotted per scholar of the Amsterdam Merit Scholarships. However, please note that the scholarship cannot be used as a (partial) tuition waiver. The applicant must still pay the full amount of tuition.
\*IMPORTANT NOTE: Amsterdam Merit Scholarships are only awarded to applicants who have been admitted to one of the (Master’s) programs of the AMC-UvA.
A scholarship granted for a specific academic year cannot be transferred to another academic year. Furthermore, a scholarship will only be extended to the second year of study if the applicant has successfully completed 80% or more of the maximum number of credits in the first year of study.
## Eligibility Criteria
One is eligible for the Amsterdam Merit Scholarships if:
- Interested parties hold a non-EU/EEA passport;
- They are not entitled to receive a Dutch study grant or loan;
- Applicants are not be eligible to pay the reduced tuition fee rate for EEA students at the UvA;
- The students do not receive a full coverage scholarship for the same period of study as the Amsterdam Merit Scholarship;
- They have been (or will be) admitted to the (Master’s) program of Medical Informatics at the AMC-UvA.
As the AMC-UvA has a limited number of scholarships, only the most eligible candidates are selected for a scholarship on the basis of the following criteria:
- Academic excellence and promise in the proposed field, as evidenced by academic records, letters of recommendation, written work and/or publications;
- The quality of their letter of motivation.
## How to Apply for a Master’s in Medicine
If you meet the requirements and would like to apply for an AMS Scholarship:
Please upload:
- a letter of motivation (maximum 500 words) in which you explain the reasons for choosing the Master’s program of Medical Informatics (broader context, relevance for future career);
- a letter of recommendation by your dean, teacher or academic supervisor, in which he/she also confirms that you belong to the top 10% of your class;
- a description of your extracurricular activities such as participation in student commissions, international experience, sports or music at a high level or volunteer work.
Applicants wishing to apply for an AMS scholarship should upload their application to the International Office via the [Digital Student Service Desk](https://uva-ac.topdesk.net/xfg/engopenamcio). Only serious applications will be taken into consideration.
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Eligibility criteria
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible African country
- Currently applying to or enrolled at the Masters level
- Strong academic record — typically a minimum GPA equivalent to a UK 2:1 / US 3.3
- English-language proficiency demonstrated by IELTS, TOEFL or an MOI letter
- Two academic or professional references able to speak to your potential
Required documents
A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.
- Valid international passport (bio page scan)
- Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
- Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
- Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
- Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
- Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
- Research proposal or statement of purpose (500–2,000 words for PhD)
- Published or unpublished writing sample (PhD and research-led Masters)
- Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders
Deadline timeline
The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.
- 12 months out
Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.
- 6 months out
Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.
- 3 months out
Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.
- 1 month out
Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
- Application deadline
Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Amsterdam Merit Scholarships for Master’s in Medicine?+
Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the Masters level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to the host country for the duration of the programme.
Is the Amsterdam Merit Scholarships for Master’s in Medicine fully funded?+
Funding model: Tuition Only. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.
When is the application deadline?+
The application deadline is varies by intake — see the official site. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
What documents do I need to apply?+
At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.
How can I improve my chance of winning?+
Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.