Types of Student Scholarships
The Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJM) TERRA offers two types of student scholarships, namely:
- Erasmus Mundus Scholarships (funded by the Erasmus+ programme).
- Consortium Scholarships (funded by the Consortium and its Associated Partners).
All applications for TERRA in the First Call may select the scholarships they wish to apply for (Erasmus Mundus Scholarships or Consortium Scholarships).
To be considered for a scholarship, applicants must submit a complete application during the First Call period (see the deadlines in APPLICATIONS). Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis according to the selection criteria detailed in APPLICATIONS. Only students who apply to and are accepted by the TERRA Consortium (in accordance with its specific application and selection criteria) are eligible for a scholarship.
Applicants holding double nationality must indicate the nationality under which they are applying. During the application process, applicants must also declare whether they have resided in a Programme Country (see below) for more than 12 months within the last 5 years prior to the application deadline.
Erasmus Mundus Scholarships
Erasmus Mundus Scholarships are available for students from the geographical regions listed below who apply within the First Call. These scholarships are financed by the Erasmus+ European programme and are organised as follows (supporting costs up to 25,800 Euro each):
- Up to three scholarships per academic year for students from Programme Countries (roughly “Europe/EU”).
- Up to seven scholarships per academic year for students from Partner Countries (roughly “rest of the world”).
The Erasmus Mundus scholarships include:
- Contribution to participation costs: Fully covered by the scholarship (9,000 Euro). Erasmus Mundus scholarship holders will not be charged any tuition fee.
- Contribution to travel, visa, installation and subsistence costs: 1,400 Euro per month for the entire duration of the Master programme.
The scholarship provides financial support to cover expenses incurred by beneficiary students, including travel, visa, installation and subsistence costs. It is calculated on a monthly unit cost basis for the duration required to complete the study programme (maximum of 12 months). This period covers study, research, placement activities, dissertation preparation and defence, in line with the requirements of the joint Master degree. The scholarship is awarded in full and only to full-time students. No contribution to subsistence costs will be granted for study, research, placement or dissertation preparation periods spent in the student’s country of residence.
Programme Countries
Partner Countries
Consortium Scholarships
Consortium scholarships are available to students of any geographical origin who apply mainly within the First Call. These scholarships are financed by the TERRA Consortium and Associated Partners. Consortium scholarships are organized as follows:
- Up to two scholarships per academic year of 9,000 Euro (fully covering tuition fees).
- Up to four scholarships per academic year of 6,000 Euro (partially covering tuition fees).
- Up to six scholarships per academic year of 3,000 Euro (partially covering tuition fees).
Other Funding Options
Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to explore additional funding opportunities, including government loans and grants. These applications should be planned well in advance, taking into account each applicant’s individual study schedule. The Consortium recommends starting the process at least 18 months before the beginning of the Master’s programme.
Government loans and grants typically cover living expenses and tuition fees (either fully or partially). Among others, the following countries offer such opportunities:
- Canada – Student Aid Alberta
- Colombia – Colfuturo
- Denmark – The Danish State Educational Support
- France – Campus France
- Germany – AuslandsBAföG
- Italy – Study in Italy
- Mexico – Secihti
- Norway – Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund