Fully Funded Arqus Talent Scholarship in Europe 2024-25

The Arqus Talent Scholarship, funded by the Arqus European University Alliance, throws open the doors to top universities across Europe for talented students from all over the world.Imagine yourself studying at a prestigious institution like the University of Graz in Austria or the University of Lyon 1 in France. The Arqus Talent Scholarship makes this dream a reality by covering the tuition fees at your chosen Arqus university. But that’s not all! You’ll also receive a monthly allowance of €1,400 to help with living expenses, medical insurance, and course materials. There’s even a special needs fund available to provide additional support for students who might face financial challenges.

There is No Application Fee required to apply. The scholarship is open to students from any country who are applying for or already accepted into a Master’s or PhD program at one of the eight Arqus partner universities: University of Granada (Spain), University of Graz (Austria), Leipzig University (Germany), Université de Lyon 1 (France), Maynooth University (Ireland), University of Minho (Portugal), University of Padua (Italy), Vilnius University (Lithuania), and Wroclaw University of Science and Technology (Poland).

Short Summary Of The Scholarship:

  • Level of Study: Master’s or PhD
  • Institutions: various
  • Study in: Europe
  • Funding Type: Full Scholarship
  • Deadline: 03 july 2024

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Students from any country
  • Applying for or already accepted into a Master’s or PhD program
  • One of the eight Arqus partner universities
  • Typically a good academic record with a GPA meeting university requirements (usually a B on the ECTS scale)

Benefits:

  • Scholarship pays your tuition fees at your chosen Arqus university.
  • €1,400 for living expenses, medical insurance, and course materials.
  • Additional financial support available for students facing challenges.
  • Special needs fund: 250€/month

Required Documents:

  • Proof you applied to a Master’s or PhD program at an Arqus university.
  • Transcript of records or diploma supplement from your previous degree.
  • Motivation Statement (For PhD applicants)
  • Research Proposal Outline your PhD research project.
  • A recommendation letter from a professor familiar with your work.
  • CV or Resume
  • Passport Copy
  • Language Certificate (if applicable) Proof of language proficiency (B2 or higher) in an Arqus Alliance language

Arqus Talent Scholarship Selection Process:

  • Two-stage selection: Application check and joint selection/ranking.
  • Competitive process: Be prepared for strong competition.
  • Selection criteria:
    • Priority given to refugees, disadvantaged students, and those studying outside their previous university.
    • Evaluated on academic performance, background, motivation, recommendations, CV, and language skills.
    • Bonus points for research related to Arqus focus areas (Climate Change, AI, European Identity).
  • Selection committee: Academics experienced in Master’s and PhD education.
  • Results announced: End of July 2024 with average scores.
  • Scholarship award: Requires admission to your chosen Arqus university program.