Each year the highest ranked applicants for the programme are awarded an Erasmus Mundus Scholarship. Here you can read about the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship and alternative funding.
The Erasmus Mundus Scholarship
The Erasmus Mundus Scholarship is awarded to the best students admitted each year to the programme from all over the world.
The scholarship amounts to a maximum of 33,600 € (1400 € per month for up to 24 months).
All scholarship holders are granted a tuition fee waiver.
To be eligible for the scholarship you must
- comply with the Erasmus Mundus Mobility Requirements
- be a full-time student on the programme.
The Erasmus Mundus Mobility Requirements
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship holders must comply with the Erasmus Mundus Mobility Requirements throughout the course of the 2-year programme.
The Erasmus Mundus Scholarship is only awarded to enrolled full-time students who have not previously benefitted from another Erasmus Mundus Scholarship.
You are granted a tuition fee waiver as a scholarship holder.
The scholarship is a monthly allowance that you can use to cover travel, visa, installation and subsistence costs.
The monthly allowance is 1400 € and is paid to your bank account on the last bank day of a month for the forthcoming month.
The scholarship covers up to 24 months for the programme starting from September the first year of studies. The last payment will be no later than ultimo July, on the second year of studies for the month of August.
In case of interruption of enrolment, e.g., maternity leave, sick-leave or similar absence, the monthly scholarship payments will be stopped until the study activates commence.
The Erasmus Mundus Scholarships are awarded to the top applicants.
All scholarship applications are assessed by at least two Assessment Committee members. The scholarship applications are assessed on four assessment criteria in two stages.
The assessment for the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship is a different process than the assessment for admission to the programme. You can still be offered admission to the programme even though you are not awarded an Erasmus Mundus Scholarship.
You can read about the specific requirements to required the documentations here.
The four assessment criteria
The Assessment Committee assesses your application on four assessment criteria carrying the following weights:
– Academic excellence (70%)
– Personal motivation (10%)
– Relevant work experience (10%)
– Recommendations (10%)
Each criterion is assessed on a scale from 1-5, where 1 is low and 5 is high and a weighted average is calculated.
Only the highest ranked applicants will be awarded an Erasmus Mundus Scholarship.
The first assessment stage
In the first assessment stage, the Assessment Committee assesses your academic excellence.
The assessment is based on the grade point average (GPA) of your qualifying bachelor’s degree, any publications and other academic factors such as prior research experience.
If your academic excellence receives a score of 4 or higher, your scholarship application moves on to the second assessment stage. If it receives a score lower than 4, your scholarship application will not be assessed further.
The second assessment stage
In the second assessment stage, the Assessment Committee assesses the last three
criteria:
– Personal motivation
– Relevant work experience
– Recommendations
If one of these criteria receives a score lower than 3, your application will receive no further assessment.
The letter of motivation is used to assess your personal motivation to join the programme. The Assessment Committee looks for enthusiasm for the subject and the chosen mobility track, which can be demonstrated by having undertaken independent fieldwork, relevant vacation employment or similar activities. Your letter of motivation should also contain a justification for the program choice and the second-year mobility track.
Your CV is used to assess your relevant work experience. The Assessment Committee look for relevant non-academic work experience, volunteer activities, and other indications relevant to the programme. These activities can be very varied.
The letters of recommendation are used to assess your recommendations. The Assessment Committee distinguishes between genuine personal letters and standardised recommendations. The Committee looks for backing of your academic achievements, interests and personal motivation. In addition, the Committee considers your referee’s knowledge about your (e.g. how and for how long you have worked together) and, if relevant, the academic experience of the referee as a scholar and as a teacher of successful students is also considered.
If you are selected for the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship, the first instalment is transferred upon arrival to the University of Copenhagen – expected at your disposal by the end of September.
The scholarship cannot be paid in advance nor be deferred for later admission.
Each scholarship holder will receive more information on what to do to receive the scholarship before study start.
You apply for Erasmus Mundus Scholarship when you apply for admission.
In the application portal you will be asked if you wish to apply for the scholarship. You can still apply for admission if you do not wish to apply for the scholarship.
You cannot apply for the scholarship without applying for admission to the programme, nor can you apply for the scholarship after you have been admitted to the programme.
You cannot apply for Erasmus Mundus Scholarship if you have previously obtained an EMJM Erasmus Mundus Scholarship.
Read about how to apply for admission (and the scholarship) here.
Other funding sources
If you have not been selected for an Erasmus Mundus Scholarship, you may apply for the Erasmus Mobility Grant.
The grant will expectedly amount to 450-500 EUR per month – the monthly rate depends on your mobility destination.
You may apply for the grant during the first semester of your studies at the University of Copenhagen. You can apply for 10-12 months of grant.
The grant cannot be granted for the first semester at the University of Copenhagen.
You will get more information on how to apply for the Erasmus Mobility Grant when you start your studies at the University of Copenhagen.
You are welcome to research and apply for additional funding other than the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship – or the Erasmus Mobility Grant if you are not awarded an Erasmus Mundus Scholarship.
Some examples are:
– ITTO Fellowship Programme
– World Bank Scholarships Program
– European funding guide
Other ideas to look for alternative funding is
– Your current university/school
– National grants in your home country
– Local grants in your municipality
Read more about Scholarships and loans by country (list not exhaustive)
Please note that students accepted to an Erasmus Mundus programme are not eligible for the Danish Government Scholarships programme (Statsstipendier).
If you have a disability, you may be eligible to receive a contribution to individual needs during your time on the programme.
A disability could be e.g. long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments.
A contribution to individual needs could be related to the acquisition of special items or services, e.g.
– assistance by third persons
– adaptation of work environment
– additional travel/transportation costs
Each case is assessed on an individual level.
Services at partner universities for students with special needs
Each partner university has their own services to students with special needs:
– The University of Copenhagen: Special Educational Support (SPS)
– The University of Padua: Inclusion Office and Healthcare
– Czech University of Life Sciences: Coming soon
– Dresden University of Technology: Studying with Disabilities, Studying and Disabilities and Psycho-social Counseling
– AgroParisTech: Coming soon
Already a GLOFOR student?
You can read more about Financial and Legal Matters in the GLOFOR Student Handbook – or you can contact us on glofor-science@adm.ku.dk
