VU Amsterdam Fellowship Programme for International Students

Amount of Scholarship Offered: €5,000 to €10,000 to cover living costs of international students 

Start date: September 2024

Last date for Application: December 1, 2023/2024 (annual)

Courses covered: Full-time Master's programs that are taught in English in all disciplines offered at Vrije Universiteit (VU) Amsterdam in Amsterdam, Netherlands, for international students not belonging to EU/EEA countries.

 

What is the VU Amsterdam Fellowship Programme for International Students?

VU Amsterdam offers the Fellowship Programme to prospective international students who enroll in its Master's programs.

 

Who can apply for the VU Amsterdam Fellowship Programme for International Students?

International students who are eligible for the VU Amsterdam Fellowship Programmes are pursuing Master's programs at VU Amsterdam in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Number of Scholarships Offered: Not specified 

List of Universities Offering the Scholarship: International applicants can apply for the VU Amsterdam Fellowship Programme that is offered by this Dutch university.

 

Eligibility Criteria for VU Amsterdam Fellowship Programme for International Students

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must fulfill the following criteria:

• International students who have obtained a GPA equivalent to Dutch 8
• International students who have been admitted conditionally or unconditionally to the first year of a full-time Master's programs that are taught in English at Vrije Universiteit (VU) Amsterdam beginning September 2024. 
• Applicants must not have completed their bachelor's degree in the Netherlands.
• Applicants need to have finished a preparatory program before they begin their Master's program.

Scholarship Benefits: No additional allowance is provided to cover study or living costs. Students need to be able to raise money to meet these living expenses themselves. 

 

Selection Process: With a merit-based tuition fee waiver, it is possible to combine the VU Fellowship Programme (VUFP) with the Holland Scholarship Programme (HSP). Both of them are granted to students from outside the EU/EEA.

 

Furthermore, VU Amsterdam offers the Orange Tulip Scholarship (OTS) to students hailing from Indonesia and India. It can be applied only by combining the VU Fellowship Programme (VUFP) with the Holland Scholarship Programme (HSP).

 

How to apply for the VU Amsterdam Fellowship Programme for International Students?

Eligible applicants for the scholarship must follow the steps mentioned below:

Step 1: You need to register for a Master's program at VU Warmerdam in Studielink by December 1, 2023

Step 2: You need to submit your VU Fellowship Programme application along with supporting transcripts in your dashboard of VU before February 1, 2024

Remember to provide answers to all questions and include proof of GPA/program transcript.

Testimonials and Success Stories: VU Amsterdam is committed to providing approximately €1 million to attract very driven and outstanding students. 

 

Statistics and Achievements

Annually, unspecified numbers of students are granted the VU Amsterdam Fellowship Programme.

 

Conclusion

It is the objective of VU Amsterdam (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam) to further reinforce its standing as a leading university in Europe that offers first-rate education with a global emphasis.

 

Contact Information

Applicants are encouraged to contact for the below details to submit their applications: 

Email id:  VUFP@VU.nl

Additional Resources: The VU Amsterdam Fellowship Programme provides additional resources through articles, videos, and blog posts to provide a finer understanding of the scholarship. 

 

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