Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (AMS) in Law, Economics and Regulation

Highly selective scholarship awarded to outstanding non-EU/EEA graduate scholars enrolling in Law and Economics master's programs at the University of Amsterdam.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Top 10% of graduating undergraduate class (equivalent to Dutch grade 8.0/10 or 3.7/4.0 GPA)
English language proficiency: IELTS 7.0 (minimum 6.5 in all sub-scores) or TOEFL 100
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Strong quantitative percentile (above 85th percentile recommended)
Thesis / Research statement: Academic writing sample demonstrating rigorous legal or economic analysis
Recommendation letters: Two academic referee letters from university professors

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: €25,000 full tuition waiver plus living allowance stipend
Application fee: €100
Tuition / joining costs: €18,200/year (fully offset by scholarship)

Dates and verification

Application deadline: January 15, 2027 (September 2027 intake competition)
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Amsterdam Center for Law & Economics documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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