VU Fellowship Programme for Undergraduate and Graduate Students at VU University Amsterdam, Netherlands

Description
The VU Fellowship Programme (VUFP) is a highly selective scholarship for students who have excellent study results and are strongly motivated. In his or her prior academic education abroad, the applicant must have achieved excellent study results which are relevant for the programme for which the student whishes to enroll. The applicant will be among the top 10% of his/her class for the relevant programme followed abroad.

Eigibillity
The applicant must meet the eligibility criteria in order to be considered for this scholarship:

• Not have the Dutch nationality;
• Have been admitted to an international master’s programme, as preselected by the faculty, or IBA;
• Hold a relevant bachelor’s degree (for a master’s programme) or secondary school diploma (for IBA);
• Be able to comply with the condition to obtain a Dutch visa.

Failure to meet one or more of these criteria means automatically that the student is not eligible for a VUFP scholarship.

Application Procedure
First step is applying for the VUFP scholarship at vufp.dsz@vu.nl
Please send in the following documents:

1. Proof that you belong to the top 10% of your class (issued by your university) or university statement concerning your GPA (Grade Point Average)
2. Motivation letter (Why do you think you deserve the VUFP scholarship?)
3. Financial Plan listing your budget (other scholarships etcetera).

Submission Deadline
1 March 2012.

Website Link
http://www.vu.nl/en/programmes/international-masters/scholarships/vu-fellowship-programme/index.asp