University of Amsterdam
Masters Degree
Deadline: 15 Jan/1 Feb 2014
Study in: Netherlands
Course starts September 2014
Brief description:
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In 2014, a new prestigious scholarship programme â€" the Amsterdam Excellence Scholarships (AES) will be launched, targeting exceptionally talented Master’s students from outside Europe.
Host Institution(s):
University of Amsterdam in Netherlands
Field(s) of study:
Selected Masters Programme offered in the the following faculties:
Number of Scholarships:
Not specified
Target group:
Non-EU/EEA International Students
Scholarship value/inclusions:
The AES is a full scholarship 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 programmes).
Eligibility:
Candidates wishing to apply for an AES programme must meet the following requirements:
•  Hold a non-EU/EEA passport and not be eligible for support under the Dutch system of study grants and loans (Studiefinanciering; for more information please refer to www.DUO.nl). The scholarship office should be notified as soon as possible of any change in nationality, type of residence permit, and/or possibleStudiefinanciering support throughout the academic year.
•  Be (provisionally) admitted to an English-taught Master’s degree programme at the University of Amsterdam which is registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (CROHO; for more information refer to: www.DUO.nl).
For more information about general application requirements, please consult the individual programme descriptions atwww.uva.nl/education for Master’s study programmes taught in English.
•  Be (provisionally) admitted to a Master’s programme at the UvA for the first time. AES will not be awarded to candidates who are admitted for a second Master’s programme at the UvA.
•  Be able to comply with Dutch visa regulations as indicated by theIND (Dutch Immigration Service).
•  Be enrolled at the UvA as a full-time student for the academic year and the programme for which the scholarship is awarded. Scholarship continuation is not guaranteed when a candidate changes his or her Master’s programme.
•  The candidate should not receive another scholarship for the same period of study as the AES. Notify the scholarships office when another scholarship has been awarded and accepted.
In addition to the admission requirements of the Master’s programme eligible candidates are selected on the basis of their academic excellence and promise in the proposed field as evidenced by:
•  the candidate’s academic records. Students belonging to the top 10% of graduates from their class can apply;
•  the academic quality of the educational institute where the undergraduate (or graduate) programme has been obtained;
• at least two letters of reference from academic staff members
•  the quality of the letter of motivation (maximum 500 words) in which the candidate explains the reasons for choosing the specific Master’s programme (broader context, relevance for future career);
•  a description of extracurricular activities such as participation in student commissions, international experience, sports or music at a high level or volunteer work;
•  proof of English proficiency (IELS/TOEFL) :TOEFL (internet-based) â€"  overall score of 100 (with a minimum score of 22 in each of the different components), IELTS (academic) â€" overall score of 7.0 (with at least 7.0 in each of the four components);
•  the quality of the application as a whole (completeness, accuracy, consistency).
Application instructions:
IMPORTANT: Please note that you have to be provisionally admitted to a eligible Master’s Degree Programme at the University of Amsterdam before you can be considered for the scholarship.
The faculties and graduate schools award scholarships themselves; as such, regulations may vary. Students interested in an Amsterdam Excellence Scholarship may contact the faculty or international school offering the study programme of their choice for more information. Â Deadline varies per faculty but is either 15 January 2014 or 1 February 2014.
It is important to visit the official website (link found below) and specific faculty websites (link found under fields of study) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Website:
Official Scholarship Website: Â http://www.uva.nl/en/education/master-s/finance/scholarships-and-loans/amsterdam-excellence-scholarship/amsterdam-excellence-scholarship.html
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