EMJM Scholarship Information
The Erasmus Mundus Joint Master scholarship is designed to support students in their full participation in the MESD program.
What it covers:
- A monthly stipend of €1,400 for each of the 24 months of the programme to support living costs..
- The scholarship is a contribution to the full range of costs incurred, including travel to/from the hosting institutions, visa and entry formalities, installation (initial accommodation, deposits, etc.), and subsistence (living expenses).
- It supports all required programme activities: coursework, research, internships and thesis preparation.
Important information on payment
- The first payment is made only after the student has arrived and started participating in the programme’s activities (typically from mid-to-late September).
- No pre-financing or advance transfer is possible before arrival.
- Scholarship holders must therefore prepare sufficient funds in advance to cover their travel, visa, and initial accommodation expenses until the first payment is received. completing the selection process.
- For detailed advice on how to plan and budget these costs, please visit our page on Pre-arrival expenses and financial preparation.
Scholarships additional information
- Scholarships are available to students from all over the world. The MESD consortium is committed to maintaining geographical balance*, ensuring fair representation of students from various nationalities.
- If a candidate’s previous learning experiences are recognized, the duration of their scholarship may be adjusted accordingly, but they are guaranteed a minimum duration of one academic year.
- Candidates who have previously received an EMJM scholarship are not eligible. However, they may enroll as self-paying students if selected from the main or reserve list after completing the selection process.
*“EMJM scholarships can be offered to students from all over the world. However, consortia should ensure geographical balance – i.e. no more than 10% of the total number of scholarships awarded during project implementation should be awarded to candidates from the same nationality (this rule does not apply to top up scholarships for targeted regions of the world, if applicable).”
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:
The MESD consortium is committed to providing equal access and opportunities for students from all backgrounds. Enrolled students, whether scholarship holders or self-paying, with disabilities (e.g., long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments) can benefit from extra financial support. This support may cover:
- Assistance from third parties
- Adaptation of the work environment
- Additional travel or transportation costs