The major programmes
Erasmus Mundus joint master's degrees (EU), DAAD (Germany), Chevening (UK), Eiffel and Campus France schemes (France), Swedish Institute scholarships, Norwegian Quota-style university waivers, Australia Awards and the Fulbright programme (USA).
Universities themselves offer merit scholarships and tuition waivers that are far less publicised and often less competitive.
What is covered
'Fully funded' usually means tuition, a monthly stipend, health insurance and one return flight. Partial awards may cover tuition only — read the financial annex before you commit.
Building a strong application
Deadlines are typically nine to twelve months before the intake. Prepare a specific motivation letter per programme, two academic or professional references, certified transcripts and a language certificate.
Selection panels reward a clear, concrete plan — what you will study, why there, and what you will do with it — far more than generic ambition.
If you are applying from Morocco, North Africa, Africa or the Middle East
- Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Jordan and much of West Africa are priority regions for Erasmus Mundus, DAAD and Campus France funding.
- Bilateral scholarships administered through your national ministry of higher education are often less competitive than open international calls — check your ministry's annual announcements.
- No genuine scholarship charges an application fee; requests for payment to 'secure' an award are fraud.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I apply for a scholarship before admission?
- It depends. Erasmus Mundus and many university awards are decided together with admission; others require an offer letter first.
- Do scholarships cover family members?
- Rarely at master's level, more often for doctoral or research grants.
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