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Erasmus Mundus MARIHE Scholarship 2027 (Fully Funded)

Last updated Jul 3, 2026

Deadline

2026-09-21

Country

Austria, China, Finland, Germany, Hungary, India, Portugal

Level

masters

Organization

MARIHE Consortium (Erasmus Mundus)

Field

Higher Education, Research, Innovation, Social Sciences, Economics

Funding

fully funded

Overview

The Erasmus Mundus MARIHE (Master in Research and Innovation in Higher Education) is a 2-year, full-time international Master's program focused on innovation, policy, and institutional transformation in higher education. Students study across various countries in Europe and Asia.

Coverage

The scholarship covers full tuition fees (participation costs). Additionally, a limited number of Erasmus Mundus scholarships are available, providing a monthly stipend of EUR 1,400 (up to EUR 33,600) to cover living expenses, housing, and food. Health insurance is also provided.

Eligibility

The program is open to applicants from all countries, including Ethiopia. Applicants must hold a first university degree (at least 3 years in duration) in a related discipline such as education, social sciences, or economics.

Requirements

Applicants must have a bachelor's degree, high proficiency in English (TOEFL or IELTS scores typically required), a valid passport, a Europass CV, recommendation letters, and a letter of motivation. Note: Applicants must have resided or carried out their principal activity (studies/work) in a European Programme Country for no more than 12 months in the last 5 years to be eligible for certain scholarship categories.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted online via the official MARIHE website at https://www.marihe.eu/.

Notes

The program includes a mandatory internship. Graduates often pursue careers in government agencies, research institutions, and university consultancy.

Source & Verification

Host organization: MARIHE Consortium (Erasmus Mundus)

Original source: BrightScholarship

Official application page: https://www.marihe.eu/

Verify the deadline, eligibility, and document list on the official website before applying.

How to Apply

1

Read the full requirements

Visit the official application page and read all eligibility criteria carefully before investing time in the application.
2

Gather your documents

Collect transcripts, certificates, and references. Official copies may require apostille — start this process early.
3

Request recommendation letters

Contact your referees at least 4–6 weeks before the deadline. Brief them on the scholarship and your goals.
4

Write your motivation letter

Be specific about your goals, why you chose this program, and your plan to contribute to Ethiopia after completing your studies.
5

Proofread and submit early

Submit at least 3–5 days before the deadline. Technical issues are common — never submit on the last day.