A trip abroad can be life-changing. How about, if it is a fully funded scholarship for students? Yes, there are many opportunities awaiting you, and Erasmus Mundus is one of them.
The Erasmus Mundus program is named after Erasmus, the Renaissance scholar. The European Union’s program aims to elevate higher education standards by promoting scholarship and academic cooperation between the EU and the global community. This scholarship is funded by the European Commission.
Erasmus Mundus offers a fully funded scholarship, covering tuition fees, providing a monthly allowance, and addressing travel costs, amounting to a total of 49,000 Euros for the two-year program. This opportunity is available for students at short cycle bachelor, master’s, or doctoral levels.
Some features of the Erasmus Mundus scholarship are outlined below:
Erasmus Mundus Catalogue: Students at master’s level from all over the world can apply. In addition, scholarships are available for the best students.The Erasmus Mundus Catalogue is updated yearly and lists the Master’s programmes that are currently supported by the European Union.In 2023-2024,Erasmus Mundus offers 35 one-week courses.
IELTS: IELTS is a must for applying to this scholarship, and the required IELTS score varies according to each university’s specifications.
CG: There is no specific CG requirement. But higher CG is considered as an advantage.
Part time job:Students under this scholarship can continue part-time jobs alongside their regular studies.um a
Maximum Application : Candidates can apply for a maximum of 3 different joint programs.
Application fee: No fee is required.
Selection Process:
There are 2 rounds of selection process.
- Online application along with all required documents and evidence of ECA.
- The final round is an interview, and only shortlisted applicants will attend.
Benefits:
- Full-funded scholarship: One doesn’t have to spend money on higher studies abroad.
- One can understand the culture, language, and economic system of different countries.
- Developing leadership skill, communication skill, networking skill.
- Academic achievement
- Learn to trust yourself.
Special Case: For students with dual nationality, one from a partner country and the other from a program country, it is important to clarify the nationality under which they are submitting their scholarship application.
12-month rule: Candidates from Partner countries who have been residents in one of the Programme countries, or have carried out in any of these countries their main activity (studies, training or work) for more than a total of 12 months during the previous 5 years calculated backwards from the deadline of the application to DocNomads will be provided with Programme Countries category scholarships based on EACEA rules.
Documents:
- A copy of the highest degree
- Information about education
- Evidence of English proficiency
- 2 recommendations letters
- A copy of CV
- Digital copy of passports size photo.
- Passport or identity card
- Academic papers or thesis
- Motivational letter
- Previous relevant work,research and experience
- Proof of no criminal record
Online Application: Visit the official website of the chosen program and complete the application form.
So, what are you waiting for? Research your destination, gather all your documents, and shape your tomorrow with this opportunity. Test your luck.
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