Scholarship description

Students from the Unica network, Universitas 21 network, and the LERU network are eligible for a partial scholarship. 

Scholarship amount: €500.

Important information

• There are a limited number of scholarships available, and they are offered on a first-come first-served basis. 
• Not all UvA summer programmes participate in this scholarship opportunity.

• Students studying at Dutch universities on these lists are not eligible for these scholarships. 

How to apply 

• Step 1: Check whether this scholarship is available for the summer course in which you are interested. You can do this by beginning the application for that course. If this scholarship option is listed in the application form, please indicate in the required field that you are applying for it. If it is not a listed option, then this course is not eligible for the scholarship, and you cannot apply for it. 
• Step 2: Check if your home university is part of the networks listed above. If it is, continue to the next step. 
• Step 3: Once you complete steps 1 and 2, finalise and submit your application for the programme and scholarship. 

Scholarship description

• The Amsterdam University Fund (AUF) supports international students by helping to cover a portion of their travel costs to attend a summer course at the University of Amsterdam.
• Scholarship amount for European residents: €200
• Scholarship amount for non-European residents: €400

Important information

• There are a limited number of scholarships available, and they are offered on a first-come first-served basis and are needs-based. 
• Not all UvA summer programmes participate in this scholarship opportunity.
• You need to supply extra documentation for this scholarship (listed below). 
• Once the summer programme is over, you will need to prepare a one-page write up of your time in Amsterdam that will be submitted to the AUF committee. 

How to apply

• Step 1: Check whether this scholarship is available for the summer course in which you are interested. You can do this by beginning the application for that course. If this scholarship option is listed in the application form, please indicate in the required field that you are applying for it. If it is not a listed option, then this course is not eligible for the scholarship, and you cannot apply for it. 
• Step 2: Write a one-page addendum to your motivation letter which states why you need the travel grant in order to participate in the summer programme.
• Step 3: Once you complete steps 1 and 2, finalise and submit your application for the programme and scholarship. 

Scholarship description

• Have you participated in a summer programme at the UvA before? If so, we'd be excited to welcome your application for another of our programmes! The alumni discount is valid for all summer programmes alumni (students and professionals) who would like to continue their education with us in Amsterdam. 
• Scholarship amount: €100

How to apply 

• Step 1: At the beginning of your letter of motivation, please indicate which summer programme you are an alumni of and in what year you attended. 
• Step 2: Finalise and submit your application for the programme and scholarship. 

We recommend that all candidates contact the international office at their home university to see if there are funds available to support their summer abroad.

See some examples below

• Turing Scheme (for students studing in the UK)
• Pupil Mobility through Erasmus + (for students)

MENA Scholarship Programme overview

• The programme is funded by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs as part of the Shiraka programme and managed by Nuffic.

Eligibility requirements for applicants

• The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Scholarship Programme (or MSP) offers scholarships to professionals living and working in MENA countries.  
• While scholarships are awarded to individuals, the need for training must be demonstrated in the context of the organisation for which the applicant works.

The following courses are participating in the MSP scholarship

• Summer Institute on Sexuality, Culture and Society
• The Circular City: Towards a Sustainable Urban Ecosystem 
• Mindfulness and Compassion-based Interventions  
• Addressing Conflict: Peacebuilding in Theory and Praxis 

• Placemaking: Sense, Space & Strategy

• Mental Health, Youth and Society

• Multilateralism, Globalisation & Corporate Diplomacy

Step-by-step eligibility check instructions

• If you meet the eligibilty requirements listed on the MSP website, proceed with your application by:
• Selecting the country of which you are a national and a resident. Each country has a different focus, and list of eligible programmes. Read the information on that website carefully. 
• Scroll down to the University of Amsterdam heading for the list of participating courses. 
• Please check that your application falls into one of the listed country focuses.
• You can only submit an application for one of the listed programmes at the University of Amsterdam on the country-specific website. These courses have been approved within your country focus. It is not possible to apply for a course that is not included on your country-specific website. 
• If you meet all the requirements above, you can continue by submitting your application. 

Step-by-step application instructions

• Complete the online application in DELTA, the Dutch Government Application portal. Note: you do not need to submit an application via our UvA application portal, only via DELTA. 
• Every application must include the following:
  1. A copy of your passport that is valid for the duration of the programme.
  2. A completed Employer Statement. You must download and complete this form. 
  3. A government statement if necessary (Check if you need one by visiting the country-specific website). If your country requires a government statement, you must download and complete this form.  

Application link: Delta Nuffic Application 

Selection and nomination process by the university 

• The Summer Programmes Office team will review all completed applications in Delta in the days after the deadline. Due to the high volume of applications received, only complete applications will be accepted.  
• We may be in touch shortly after the deadline to request additional information: please keep an eye on your email at this time.  
• You will be notified if your application has been nominated by the university in early November. 
• Applicants will be notified about whether or not their scholarship application was succesful in December. 

Scholarship value

• These full scholarships cover participation in the programme, travel to Amsterdam, insurance, and housing (including a small daily expense stipend). The final amount is determined by the OKP Committee and administered by the university. 

Deadline

• The application deadline is 20 May 4 pm CEST 2025.

Questions and contact

• Questions about this scholarship and application process? Send an email to summer-info-gsss@uva.nl, and include MSP in the subject line. 

Are you an UvA student interested in taking a programme in the summer? Apply to be a Summer Ambassador!

About the Scholarship

Become a University of Amsterdam Summer Ambassador and receive a full tuition scholarship for one of our summer programmes! Get the chance to work closely with the Summer Programmes Office to help with the smooth-running of a programme, while studying something you are passionate about with people from across the world.

Who can apply?

Applicants must be a current student at the University of Amsterdam and meet the admissions requirements of the programme they're applying to. Candidates must be comfortable in and knowledgeable of Amsterdam and be motivated to study the topics covered. Candidates must be available in the month before the start of the programme for approximately 10 hours of preparatory work. Applicants must be available full-time for the entire duration of the programme itself to assist the Summer Programmes Office.

Qualifying Programmes

• Addressing Conflict: Peacebuilding in Theory and Praxis
• Building Brands and Influencing Behaviour
• Creative Writing: From Inspiration to Craft
• Mental Health, Youth and Society
• Mindfulness and Compassion-based Interventions
• Multilateralism, Globalisation & Corporate Diplomacy
• Placemaking: From Practice to Impact
• The Circular City: Towards a Sustainable Urban Ecosystem
• Space Law: Exploring Legal Frontiers
• Summer Institute on Sexuality, Culture and Society
• Urban Studies: Planning and Living in Cities

What is expected of you?

• If selected, your presence will be required for a training day in the spring to get familiar with your tasks and programme. 
• In the month leading up to the programme, work closely with the Summer Programmes Office team to ensure everything is ready to go. 
• Your assistance is essential to help with the Academic Opening and welcoming guest lecturers to the UvA's Roeterseiland Campus.
• Take the lead on course-related excursions, assisting your classmates.
• Be a central point of contact for the students and Summer Programmes Office team for the duration of the course. 

To Apply

Go to summerschool.uva.nl and find the programme page you're interested in. Apply through the How to Apply page, clearly stating at the top of your motivation letter that you're applying for an ambassador role. Please apply by the 15th of March 2026. Email summer-info-gsss@uva.nl if you have any questions.

Below you will find links to scholarship databases and other known places to look for funding. There is also information for American and Canadian students who are interested in applying for a loan.

• Adult Education through Erasmus+ (for professionals)
• UvA Scholarships, loans and grants
• Grantfinder
• Scholarship-positions.com
• Fund for Education Abroad
• StudyPortals Scholarships