Erasmus Mundus Journalism Scholarship 2026

Erasmus Mundus Journalism Scholarship is more than a master’s degree. It is a global experience that prepares you to become a resilient journalist, ready to face contemporary challenges while defending democracy, human rights, and justice worldwide. Mundus Journalism gives you the knowledge and skills to tackle journalism, media, and globalisation today. The curriculum combines academic and theoretical perspectives with hands-on journalistic training. You will learn to analyse and respond to global changes that intersect the lines between media, politics, technology, and culture.

• Table of Content
• About Erasmus Mundus
• Erasmus Mundus Journalism Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Erasmus Mundus Journalism Scholarship
• Erasmus Mundus Journalism Scholarship Courses
• Requirements for Erasmus Mundus Journalism Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Erasmus Mundus Journalism Scholarship
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Erasmus Mundus

The European Union's Erasmus Mundus programme aims to enhance quality in higher education through scholarships and academic co-operation between the EU and the rest of the world. The three main objectives of the programme are linked to the internationalisation of students, staff, curricula and research; ensure an influence on the development of practice in SEN and inclusive education; and to develop international collaborative networks, projects and research Erasmus Mundus supports Joint Programmes (Masters Courses and Joint Doctorates) that are operated by consortia of higher education in... continue reading

Erasmus Mundus Journalism Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Erasmus Mundus Journalism Scholarship

• Full tuition waiver for the duration of the programme.
• Monthly allowance of €1400 to support travel, visa, installation, and living costs.
• Allowance is granted for up to 24 months, starting from the first September of the 2-year programme.

Erasmus Mundus Journalism Scholarship Courses

• Journalism

Requirements for Erasmus Mundus Journalism Scholarship Qualification

• A 3 year bachelor's degree within a relevant field of study
• Documentation of English language proficiency (to be included in your application if you are not a native English speaker)
• At least 3 months of journalistic experience

Interview date, Process and Venue for Erasmus Mundus Journalism Scholarship

To ensure that the strongest candidates are admitted, priority is given to academic merit. Candidates must demonstrate above-average academic performance in their undergraduate studies to be considered. The Committee conducts a holistic review of each application, assessing:

• Academic background and academic merit
• Quality of journalistic experience
• Quality and depth of the Application Reflections (without using AI)
• Potential to successfully complete the degree and contribute meaningfully to the global journalism field after graduation

Documents Required for Application

1. Application Form 
2. Academic documents
3. Journalistic documents
4. Language documents
5. Curriculum Vitae
6. Academic and journalistic reference letters
7. Documentation of your nationality/nationalities
8. Special Needs / Chronic Illnesses / Disabilities (If you have)
9. Application Package title

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Application Deadline

How to Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to Erasmus Mundus on mundusjournalism.com to apply

• Your application package must be compiled as a single PDF file.
• The PDF file must include the required documents in the exact order listed in items 1–8 below.
• The PDF must be named according to the guidelines in item 9.
• The PDF file must not exceed 10 MB.

For more information, kindly visit Erasmus Mundus scholarship webpage.