The prestigious Erasmus Mundus Scholarship offers opportunities to study Masters and Joint Masters at leading universities in various European countries. About 20,000 students and 1,500 PhD students in 285 programs in more than 300 universities get the opportunity to pursue higher education every year through this scholarship.
Initiated in 1987, it has become a highly attractive and respected scholarship for students and researchers over the past 30 years.
Why Erasmus Mundus Scholarship is so Popular
In particular, the Joint Master’s program allows students to study at different universities in different countries for 4 semesters. A separate master’s degree certificate from each country is provided through this scholarship.
In addition to higher research, exposure to new countries and cultures, and building relationships with people of different languages, one of the attractions of this scholarship is that monthly funding covers all expenses related to student travel, health insurance, and research. From university admission to all types of tuition fees, library fees, examination fees, research fees including various types of conferences, seminars, summer schools, winter schools, etc., everything is free.
What is available in Erasmus Mundus Scholarships?
- 100% Tuition Fee Waiver
- 1000 to 1000 Euro stipend per month for 2 years
- Travel Allowance
- International air tickets for departure from one country to another at the end of the semester
How to prepare
To apply for a master’s program, one must have earned a bachelor’s degree (first degree) or be in the final year of a bachelor’s degree and must have graduated before starting the master’s program. A prestigious Erasmus Mundus scholarship can be applied for without a bachelor’s degree but with a bachelor’s degree equivalent certificate. However, the program must be recognized by the national law of the country of study.
Things you need to know
1. Application can be made even if the result of the final examination of Honors is not received.
2. GRE test scores are not required to be submitted.
3. Even if there is no contact with any professor, it will continue.
4. No work experience is mandatory.
5. Applications after the age of 16 will be considered admissible, and there is no age bar after that.
6. You can apply even if you have a low CGPA (previously, applications between 2.50 and 3.00 have been accepted depending on the program).
Required Documents
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship application forms may vary by program. But the documents which are applicable to almost all programs are –
- 2 letters of recommendation
- Letter of motivation
- Official Academic Transcript (Higher Secondary and Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent)
- Filled application form
- CV
- Scan copy of passport or ID
- Proof of Residence
- English proficiency test scores etc.
All documents should be collected and it would be helpful if you could keep in touch with any advisor of the program or university. Apart from these, a minimum band score of 6.5 must be achieved in the IELTS exam. Alternatively, an English Language Proficiency Certificate or Duolingo test results can also be submitted.
Application Process
To apply for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship, first go to the Erasmus Mundus catalog by visiting the official website. There, you will find the name and location of each program.
Then, if you want to know more information about the course, application process and scholarship, you can contact directly by pressing the contact project person button.
Application Time
The application period for Erasmus Mundus Scholarships in a particular academic year will depend on the programme. But in most cases, the application process ends between October and January or March.
Possible costs
No money is required to apply for the prestigious Erasmus Mundus Scholarship. After receiving the scholarship, stipend is available for incidental expenses, including studies. However, participating in the ILTS exam for scholarship application; Sending documents to preferred universities in case; of a passport, visa application, flight ticket, etc. can cost at least Rs 3 to 4 lakhs. In this case, the air ticket cost is later refunded from the scholarship. And if the embassy of the chosen country is not in the country, you may have to go to the neighboring country and apply for a visa.
Conclusion
As there is no obligation to stay abroad or return to the country after the scholarship period ends, one can extend the employment arrangements and stay abroad if desired.
Source: Daily Star
