Subsidies for student activities

UvA student associations and study associations seeking financial support for an initiative can apply to Stichting Toekenningen which manages a fund. The Amsterdam University Fund (AUF) also offers grants for various student projects.

Stichting Toekenningen

You can apply to Stichting Toekenningen for a subsidy for extracurricular activities as an individual or on behalf of a study association, student association or other student organisation. 

• Preference is given to new or one-off initiatives that would otherwise not take place. 
• You can also apply for a subsidy to set up a new student organisation.

 Apply for a subsidy from Stichting ToekenningenExternal link

Amsterdam University Fund (AUF)

Grants for student projects

• You can apply for a subsidy from the Amsterdam University Fund for projects, events and activities organised for and by students and study associations of the UvA.
• The subsidy is meant as a top-up and is for projects that cannot get funds from regular university financing.

Read more about financial support for student projectsExternal link on the AUF site.

Group travel grant

Students and study associations that organize a trip abroad for UvA students can apply for a group travel grant from the Amsterdam University Fund.

• A minimum of five people must participate in the trip.
• The group travel grant is an additional contribution.

Read more about the group travel grantExternal link on the AUF website.