2026 Erasmus Mundus Journalism Scholarship

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.

Erasmus Mundus Journalism Scholarship Benefits

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

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

Selection Process

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

Application Documents

Application Form 

Academic documents

Journalistic documents

Language documents

Curriculum Vitae

Academic and journalistic reference letters

Documentation of your nationality/nationalities

Special Needs / Chronic Illnesses / Disabilities (If you have)

Application Package title

Application Deadline

January 10, 2026

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.