Apply for the Arqus European University Talent Scholarships 2024

Apply for the Arqus European University Talent Scholarships 2024

The Arqus Talent Scholarship 2024 batch is a distinguished financial option designed to entice gifted students from abroad to pursue master’s or doctoral degrees through the Arqus European University Alliance. The primary goals of the scholarship are to foster intercultural dialogue and intellectual mobility among its member colleges.

Details of the Arqus European University Talent Scholarships

#1. Its Partner Universities:

The following universities are partners of Arqus and accept eligible students: Granada, Graz, Leipzig, Lyon 1, Maynooth, Minho, Padua, Vilnius, and Wroclaw.

#2. It offers financial support:

The Arqus European University Talent Scholarship offers a monthly subsistence payment of €1,400 that covers living expenses, health insurance, and supplies. Furthermore, the university tuition is subsidized.

#3. Special Needs Fund:

For international students with limited opportunities, such as refugees and asylum seekers, people with disabilities, long-term illnesses, or those with caregiving responsibilities, there is an extra €250 available per month.

#4. Mobility Requirement:

With the Arqus Talent Scholarship, you can enjoy a compulsory mobility period at a second Arqus partner university, which helps promote your academic and cultural experience.

Application Requirements

To apply, candidates must:

• Provide confirmation of application or selection for a Master’s or Doctoral program at an Arqus university.
• Submit a motivation statement, research proposal (for doctoral applicants), academic transcripts, and a CV.
• Demonstrate language proficiency at a B2 level or higher.

Selection Criteria

Priority is given to:

• Applicants not previously affiliated with the chosen Arqus University.
• Those planning multiple or extended mobility periods.
• Students with fewer opportunities.

What is the application process and what are the deadlines?

In order to apply, you must provide a motivation statement and the necessary paperwork online. The next window for Master’s students to apply is set for April 2, 2024, through June 30, 2024. During this time, there will be a minimum of 8 scholarships available. Selected applicants will be expected to represent the alliance as ambassadors and take part in Arqus events. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement and advancement every two years.

For more details and to apply, visit the official Arqus Talent Scholarship Fund website at Arqus Alliance and the application portal at Joint Degree Biobs.