European Union Announces Erasmus Mundus Masters Scholarships »Capital News

NAIROBI, Kenya November 2nd – The European Union has announced this year’s Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Scholarships for undergraduate graduates ready to study in Europe for their Masters.

The new scholarship program for 2021-2027 was announced on Tuesday by EU Ambassador to Kenya Henriette Geiger, who encouraged more Kenyans to apply.

“The application process is easy and free,” she said over a media breakfast at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi.

Erasmus + is the EU program for the promotion of education, training, youth and sport.

Ambassador Geiger said the 2021-2027 program has a strong focus on social inclusion, green and digital change and promoting the participation of young people in democratic life.

Eligible applicants must have a first university degree or demonstrate an equivalent level of education recognized in accordance with national law and practice.

University students in their final year of study can also apply if they are guaranteed a degree before the start of their master’s degree.

“This is a very good program because the tuition fees are fully covered and successful applicants receive 1,000 euros a month for maintenance and 3,000 euros a year for travel,” said Ambassador Geiger.

And due to COVID-19 restrictions, European universities offering the Erasmus Mundus program will have options to study online, meaning applicants will be admitted to the program and can choose to attend from their home country.

“The good thing about this scholarship is that applicants at one of the participating universities can choose from their area of ​​interest and only a first degree is required,” she said.

Application procedure:

Further details on how to apply for the Erasmus Mundus program can be found at www.eacea.ec.europa.eu/scholarships/emjmd-catalogue-en

The Erasmus + alumni include Karen Basiye, head of the Sustainable Business and Social Impact department at Safaricom, Duncan Chando, who is advising on social work after completing his master’s degree in Advanced Development in Social Work, Cornelius Okello, lecturer in environmental sciences, and Lina Mkoji, who studies tourism management Has.

From left to right: The Erasmus + alumni include Karen Basiye, who after completing her Master of Environmental Science, Policy and Management, heads the Sustainable Business and Social Impact department at Safaricom, Cornelius Okello, lecturer in environmental sciences, Lina Mkoji, who studied tourism management and Duncan Chando, who, after completing his master’s degree in Advanced Development in Social Work, advises on social work. They all shared their experiences during a media breakfast at the Radison Blu Hotel, Nairobi, where the 2021 Scholarship Program started on November 2, 2021.

“You don’t have to know anyone to apply for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship,” Basiye said, “all you need is your degree, a computer or laptop and the application.”

Basiye urged more Kenyans to apply, saying: ““The beauty of being an Erasmus Scholarship holder is part of a network. “

Lina Mkoji, Erasmus Mundus Scholarship Program Alumnus with a Masters Degree in Tourism Management, said, “By sharing your application, you are showing what you have to offer for the program ie your talents and skills. The Erasmus grant is one of the easiest to apply for. “

For his part, Okello said he had no regrets applying for the program. “The Erasmus grants include ancillary costs such as travel allowances and a monthly grant. We want to encourage more Kenyans to apply. “

Okello received the Erasmus Mundus Joint Doctorate Scholarship in Marine and Coastal Management in 2011.

Cornelius Okello, alumus of the European Union’s Erasmus Mundus grant, speaks during a media breakfast where the 2021 program was presented.

Erasmus Mundus alumni said that in addition to the scholarship, the students also have immense travel options as most of the programs are conducted in different universities across Europe.