Erasmus Mundus CLIDE Scholarship 2026 in Europe

The Erasmus Mundus CLIDE Scholarship is an international master’s program focused on Intercultural Leadership in the Digital Era. It is a joint degree offered by a consortium of five universities: Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń (Poland), University of Granada (Spain), Simon Kuznets Kharkiv National University of Economics (Ukraine), University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria in Steyr (Austria), and University Hassan II of Casablanca (Morocco). This 2-year program (4 semesters, 120 ECTS credits) prepares students to lead in global, technology-driven environments by combining academic learning with practical experience, including an internship in the final semester. Students will study in multiple countries, gain exposure to multicultural teams, and build a strong global network.

Not clearly stated. The scholarship offers an opportunity to study in multiple countries, gain leadership skills, exposure to multicultural teams, learn from top universities and international experts, build a global network, and gain practical experience through an internship.

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s, engineer’s, or equivalent degree. Degrees in management, business administration, marketing, economics, finance, IT, communication, or related fields are eligible. Candidates must demonstrate at least B2 level English language proficiency and strong academic performance in previous studies. Applicants must meet the admission and evaluation criteria set by the program and are open to international students from diverse academic backgrounds.

Required documents include a bachelor’s degree/diploma, a motivation letter (maximum 3000 characters) with an attached CV, a short video presentation (around 2 minutes), one academic recommendation letter, one professional recommendation letter, documents for professional experience (if any), documents for academic experience (if any), and proof of English proficiency (B2 level).

First, visit the official application portal of the CLIDE program. Register and complete the application form. Upload all required documents, including your diploma and supporting materials. Prepare your motivation letter and attach your CV. Submit a short video presentation introducing yourself. Provide one academic and one professional recommendation letter. Finally, submit your application before the deadline.

The selection process is competitive and takes place in three stages: a formal evaluation of submitted documents, an assessment of academic achievements, motivation letter, video presentation, recommendation letters, and experience, followed by an interview to assess communication skills, leadership potential, and career goals. Applications for the Erasmus Mundus CLIDE Scholarship 2026 open on March 29, 2026 (9:00 AM CET) and close on April 15, 2026 (3:00 PM CET).