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Erasmus Mundus Master's Scholarships in Journalism & Media 2021 (€47,000)

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Franklin Duru

Admissions & Curriculum Analyst

November 24, 2020

The Mundus Journalism Consortium is inviting applications from international journalists and media graduates for the 2021 Erasmus Mundus Scholarships in Journalism, Media, and Globalisation.

Erasmus Mundus Scholarships in Journalism, Media and Globalization 2021

The 2-year Master's programme is run jointly by a consortium of eight leading universities across Europe (starting at Aarhus University in Denmark), North and South America, and Australia.

Scholarship Value

  • Category A Scholarships (International / Non-EU Students): Worth up to €47,000 (covering full tuition fees, comprehensive insurance, travel and installation costs, and a monthly living subsistence allowance for the entire 2-year duration).
  • Category B Scholarships (European Students): Worth up to €34,000.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Must hold a Bachelor's degree with a strong academic record alongside journalistic or media experience.
  • Provide academic and professional references.
  • English Language Requirement: Non-native English speakers must submit an Academic IELTS band score of at least 7.0 (note that the consortium only accepts IELTS Academic for language proof).

How to Apply and Deadline

  1. Review the Admission Requirements and Selection Criteria carefully.
  2. Fill out the online application form and email a single compiled PDF containing all required documents.
  3. Visit the official Mundus Journalism Scholarships webpage for full details.

Applications close on 10th January 2021.

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Candidate Comments & Inquiries (2)

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Miracle Okon

Aug 17, 2026

Can Nigerian applicants request an IELTS waiver using a university English proficiency letter?

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Mentra Admissions Team

Aug 17, 2026

Hi Miracle, check the Mundus Journalism language waiver rules on their admission requirements page; if you completed a full Bachelor's degree in English or have substantial English journalism experience, you may apply for a formal waiver before the deadline.

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