Erasmus+ Scholarship

The Erasmus+ Scholarship aims to promote European top talents, especially those from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds, by facilitating access to innovative, multidisciplinary and compelling European higher education or tertiary VET study programmes. Its objectives are to equip students for successful careers in sectors strategic to Europe’s competitiveness, develop innovative study programmes, foster synergies with major European higher education initiatives, and reduce labour and skills gaps in priority STEM fields. The scheme focuses on the retention and inclusion of talented students, providing mobility and collaboration opportunities, and generating evidence for broader scale-up in future Erasmus+ scholarship schemes.

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Agency	Erasmus+ (EU)
Region	EU
Country	N/A
Legal form	Company, NGO, Government organization, Other
Start date	3 Mar 2026
End date	28 May 2026
Max funding	Maximum contribution per scholarship is not specifically listed in the available information. The total call budget is EUR 5,000,000 for the year 2026.
Budget	5,000,000 EUR (year 2026)
Coverage	Support for up to three academic years at EQF Levels 5 (short cycle), 6 (first cycle), or 7 (second cycle).

Grant application conditions

Admissibility Conditions	Proposal page limit and layout described in the call document (see Part B of the Application Form).
Eligible Countries	Described in the call document; typically open to EU Member States and associated countries under Erasmus+.
Other Eligible Conditions	Described in the call document.
Financial and Operational Capacity	Requirements described in the call document (see EU financial regulation 2024/2509 and associated guidance).
Application Process	Submission and evaluation processes described in the call document. Standard application form, budget table, and additional annexes required.
Scholarship Target Group	Talented students in strategic fields, with a focus on those from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds. Students applying to accredited programmes at EQF Levels 5, 6, or 7.
Programme/Study Level	Programmes must be accredited under the European Qualifications Framework at Level 5, 6, or 7. Consortia should ideally test all three levels.
Maximum Scholarship Duration	Up to three academic years.
Selection Criteria	Academic excellence (merit). Inclusion and diversity aspects for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Equitable gender representation.
Documentation	https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/ERASMUS-EDU-2026-POL-EXP-SSEF

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