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Global MINDS Scholarship in Europe 2026 (Erasmus Mundus): Fully Funded

Published: December 8, 2025;5 min read;By SW Admin

Erasmus Mundus Global MINDS Scholarship: Fully Funded Opportunity

Funded by the European Union, the Global MINDS programme is one of the Erasmus Joint Master’s Degree Programs for international students.

The Erasmus Mundus Global MINDS Scholarship covers full tuition, visa and travel fees, and provides a living allowance of €1300 monthly stipend for selected candidates.

In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.

Scholarship Host: Erasmus Mundus
Host Country: Europe
Category: Postgraduate Scholarships || Masters Scholarships 
Benefits: Full Scholarship • Tuition Costs • Accommodation• Medical Insurance• Travel + Visa• €1300 Living Stipends
Eligibility: Students from 190+ Countries
Deadline: February 27, 2027

The Global MINDS Scholarship is the Erasmus Mundus Master’s in the Psychology of Global Mobility, Inclusion and Diversity in Society.

The programme is a comprehensive 2-year study programme with 120 ECTS focusing on insights into contemporary social and societal issues from Social and Cultural Psychology.

Global-MINDS is an English-language master’s degree program co-funded by the European Union. It is a unique study program with an indispensable internationalisation component.

Applications for the cohort 2027-2029 will open on October 26th, 2026, and they will close on February 27th, 2027. Applicants will hear back from us in March, 2027.

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The Global MINDS programme is co-funded by the European Union through the Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (EMJM) programme. It includes;

  • full scholarships that cover the participation costs and an additional stipend throughout the duration of the programme. 
  • a pre-payment of €2400 in August (shortly before the beginning of their first semester, for expenses related to students’ travels etc.) , and
  • a monthly grant of €1300 per month for 24 months.

To be considered for the 2027 award, applicants must satisfy the following criteria:

  • have a minimum of 2.2 honours degree (undergraduate degree, Level 8 – National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) or the overseas equivalent.
  • have a minimum of 100 ECTS or equivalent experience in psychology and research methods.
    • If the applicant has not completed the 1st cycle degree at the time of application, they must send proof of enrolment, available transcripts, and a declaration of the expected date of completion (original and certified English translation as necessary) from the university that will issue the diploma.
  • demonstrate achievements in a standard English language competency test in line with UL requirements.

Participating Universities for Global MINDS Scholarship 2026

Winners of the Erasmus Mundus Global MINDS Scholarship will study across the following prestigious partner universities;

  • University of Limerick (Ireland)
  • ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon (Portugal)
  • SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities (Poland)
  • University of Oslo (Norway)

To complete your application, prepare the following documents in advance:

  • Academic transcripts and certificates – translated if needed  
  • Graduates from the University of Limerick only need to provide their student ID   
  • Copy of your birth certificate or passport  
  • Your CV (in Europass format) including academic and/or employment reference details  
  • Supporting Statement
  • English Language Competency certificate  
  • For details on accepted language qualifications visit English Language Requirements 

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The step-by-step guide to apply for the Erasmus Mundus Global MINDS Scholarship is as follows;

  • Visit the official scholarship portal (Click the link below).
  • When you start the application process via this form, you will be asked to convert your country-specific qualifications to the Irish equivalent.  
  • For details on country-specific qualifications, visit postgraduate entry requirements for international students.
  • You will be asked to include the details from your CV, which includes all work, voluntary and internship experience and all research experience.
  • Have your CV to hand to complete this. Next you will be asked to include your personal statement using no more than 20,000 characters.
  • We want to know how your previous experience and interests relate to your application to the Global-MINDS program.
  • Note that you won’t upload the CV and personal statement as separate files but you will type them in the form.
  • Applications for the cohort 2027-2029 will open on October 26th, 2026, and they will close on February 27th, 2027. Applicants will hear back from us in March, 2027.
  • Submit your application by the deadline.
Application Deadline: February 27, 2027