NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 2 – The European Union has announced this year’s Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships targeting graduates with the first degree willing to study in Europe for their Masters.
The new scholarship programme for 2021-2027 was announced on Tuesday by EU Ambassador to Kenya Henriette Geiger who urged more Kenyans to apply.
“The application process is easy and free,” she said at a Media Breakfast at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi, “I encourage as many Kenyans to apply for these scholarships for a chance to study in Europe.”
Erasmus+ is the EU’s programme to support education, training, youth and sport.
Ambassador Geiger said the 2021-2027 programme places a strong focus on social inclusion, the green and digital transitions, and promoting young people’s participation in democratic life.
Eligible candidates must have a first degree or demonstrate a recognised equivalent level of learning according to national legislation and practices.
University students in the final year of study are also eligible to apply if they are guaranteed to graduate before the Master’s programme start.
The European Union Ambassador to Kenya Henriette Geiger chats with Capital FM’s Editorial Director Bernard Momanyi during a media breakfast at Radisson Blu hotel in Nairobi on November 2, 2021 during the launch of the 2021 Erasmus Mundus Master’s Scholarships.
“This is a very good programme because tuition is fully covered and successful applicants get to receive 1000 Euros for upkeep monthly as well as 3,000 Euros annually for travel,” Ambassador Geiger said.
And due to the COVID-19 restrictions, European universities offering the Erasmus Mundus programme will have options for online studies, which means applicants can be admitted to the programme and opt to take part from their home countries.
“The good thing about this scholarships is that applicants have a chance to choose from their field of interest in any of the participating universities and all one needs to have is a first degree,” she said.
Application procedure:
More details on how to apply for the Erasmus Mundus programme are found on www.eacea.ec.europa.eu/scholarships/emjmd-catalogue-en
Some of the Erasmus+ alumni include Karen Basiye who heads the Sustainable Business and Social Impact Department at Safaricom, Duncan Chando who consults on Social Work after graduating with a Master’s degree in Advanced Development in Social Work, Cornelius Okello, a lecturer in Environmental Sciences and Lina Mkoji who studied Tourism Management.
From left to right: Some of the Erasmus+ alumni include Karen Basiye who heads the Sustainable Business and Social Impact Department at Safaricom after earning a Master of Environmental Science, Policy and Management, Cornelius Okello, a lecturer in Environmental Sciences, Lina Mkoji who studied Tourism Management and Duncan Chando who consults on Social Work after graduating with a Master’s degree in Advanced Development in Social Work. They all spoke about their experiences during a media breakfast meeting at Radison Blu Hotel, Nairobi where the 2021 scholarship programme was launched on November 2, 2021.
“You don’t need to know anyone to apply for Erasmus Mundus scholarship,” Basiye said, “all you need is your degree, a computer or laptop and make the application.”
While urging more Kenyans to apply, Basiye said, ““The beauty of being an Erasmus scholar is being part of a network.”
Lina Mkoji, an alumnus of the Erasmus Mundus scholarship programme with a Master’s Degree in Tourism Management said: “When sharing your application, show what you have to offer for the programme i.e your talents &skills. The Erasmus scholarship is one of the easiest scholarships to apply for.”
On his part, Okello said he does not regret applying for the programme, “The Erasmus scholarships include incidentals like travel allowances and a monthly stipend. We want to encourage more Kenyans to apply.”
Okello was awarded the Erasmus Mundus Joint Doctorate scholarship in Marine and Coastal Management in 2011.
Cornelius Okello, an alumus of the Erasmus Mundus scholarship by the European Union speaks during a media breakfast where the 2021 programme was unveiled.
The alumni of the Erasmus Mundus said apart from studying under the scholarship, students are exposed to immense travel opportunities because most programmes are undertaken in various universities which are spread across Europe.
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