Erasmus Mundus CLMCE Scholarship 2027 in Europe

The Erasmus Mundus CLMCE Scholarship 2027 offers an opportunity for international students to pursue a fully funded, two-year Master’s degree in Children’s Literature, Media and Cultural Entrepreneurship (CLMCE) at universities across Europe.

The programme is an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s degree coordinated by the University of Glasgow in the United Kingdom. It combines the study of children’s and young adult literature, media, cultural studies, publishing, and cultural entrepreneurship. Students explore how literature and media influence childhood, education, social inclusion, cultural development and creative industries.

For the 2027–2029 intake, applications opened on 1 October 2026. The deadline for Erasmus Mundus scholarship applications is 22 January 2027 at 1:00 PM UK time.

The scholarship is funded through the European Union’s Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters programme. It covers tuition fees, provides a monthly allowance of €1,400 for up to 24 months, and includes travel insurance. The scholarship also contributes toward the costs associated with international mobility during the programme.

The Erasmus Mundus CLMCE Scholarship is available for:

Master’s degree
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s programme
Full-time postgraduate study

The programme lasts 24 months (two years) and comprises 120 ECTS credits.

Students study at several European universities during the programme and complete a supervised research dissertation in the second year.

The programme awards a multiple degree, depending on the selected study pathway and participating universities.

Available Subjects

The CLMCE programme focuses on the relationship between children’s literature, media, culture and entrepreneurship.

Its interdisciplinary curriculum covers areas such as:

Children’s Literature
Young Adult Literature
Children’s and Young People’s Media
Literature and Cultural Studies
Film and Media Studies
Childhood and Childhood Studies
Publishing and the Book Trade
Reading Promotion and Literacy
Cultural Entrepreneurship
Cultural Institution Management
Business and Sustainability Management
Marketing for Cultural Institutions
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Children’s Film and Cinema
Literature in Translation
Digital Media
Social Inclusion and Cultural Diversity
Education and Literacy Policy
Research Methods
Cultural and Creative Industries

Students also have opportunities to develop research skills, explore publishing and reading-promotion initiatives, and participate in work-based learning placements with partner organisations.

Participating Universities and Study Locations

The CLMCE programme combines study at several European universities.

The standard pathway includes:

Semester 1: University of Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Semester 2: Aarhus University, Denmark.
Semester 3: One of the programme’s partner universities, depending on the selected pathway:
- Tilburg University, Netherlands.
- University of Wrocław, Poland.
- Nantes University, France.
Semester 4: Dissertation research and completion, supported by the consortium.

The programme includes mandatory international mobility. Students spend their first year in Glasgow and Aarhus before moving to a selected partner university for the third semester.

The final study pathway determines which institutions award the degree. Students can express their preferences, but their first-choice pathway is not guaranteed.

The programme may also offer optional summer schools in Germany or Canada, depending on the available arrangements for the relevant academic year.

Benefits

The Erasmus Mundus CLMCE Scholarship provides comprehensive financial support for successful international applicants.

Benefits include:

Full tuition fee coverage for the programme’s duration.
Monthly scholarship allowance of €1,400.
Financial support for living expenses throughout the two-year programme.
Travel insurance for the duration of the programme.
Support intended to help cover mobility-related costs, including travel and installation expenses.
Opportunities to study at multiple European universities.
Access to international academic networks and cultural institutions.
Work-based learning placements with partner organisations.
Access to libraries, research facilities, seminars and cultural events.

The scholarship has a maximum total value of €33,600 per student, calculated as €1,400 per month for 24 months.

Students can choose between two payment arrangements:

Option 1: Receive three advance payments of €1,000 at specified points during the programme, with the remaining monthly allowance reduced to €1,275.
Option 2: Receive €1,400 per month for the full 24 months without the three advance payments.

The advance payments are deducted from the overall scholarship allowance; they are not additional funding.

The exact arrangements are explained in the programme’s official scholarship information.

The Erasmus Mundus CLMCE Scholarship is a fully funded Master’s scholarship for selected recipients.

It covers tuition fees, provides a monthly living allowance, and includes travel insurance. The financial support is intended to help students meet the costs of studying and living across the programme’s different locations.

However, students should review the scholarship terms carefully. They may need to organise accommodation themselves at each study location, and the timing of scholarship payments can affect their initial budgeting.

Eligible Nationalities

The Erasmus Mundus CLMCE Scholarship is open to applicants from all over the world.

International applicants from countries across Asia, Africa, Europe, the Americas and other regions can apply, provided they meet the programme’s academic, language and application requirements.

The scholarship selection process includes geographical-balance rules. Under the current programme information, no more than six scholarships per nationality will be awarded across the four programme editions from the regular scholarship allocation. Additional scholarships are available for certain regions under separate European Union funding arrangements.

Applicants should consult the official scholarship rules for details of how nationality and residence are assessed.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants for the Erasmus Mundus CLMCE Scholarship 2027 should generally meet the following requirements:

Hold a Bachelor’s degree or a recognised equivalent qualification.
Be applying for the full-time CLMCE Master’s programme.
Demonstrate a strong academic record.
Show a clear interest in children’s literature, media, culture or related interdisciplinary subjects.
Meet the English-language requirements of the programme.
Submit a complete application before the scholarship deadline.
Provide the required academic transcripts and degree documents.
Submit two valid reference letters.
Provide a current CV.
Submit the required scholarship application form.
Meet the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s eligibility requirements.

Applicants who are completing their first degree during the academic year preceding the programme intake may also apply, provided they obtain the required qualification before the Master’s programme begins.

Applicants who have already received an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s scholarship for the CLMCE programme are not eligible for another scholarship under the same programme.

Academic Requirements

Applicants must have completed a first higher education degree or demonstrate a recognised equivalent level of learning under the applicable national rules.
Academic excellence is an important part of the scholarship selection process. The consortium evaluates applicants according to their academic background, study results, awards and grants, and other relevant achievements.
Applicants should also demonstrate how their previous education and interests relate to the programme’s focus on children’s literature, media and cultural entrepreneurship.
There is no single universal GPA threshold stated on the general scholarship page. Applicants should check the official CLMCE admission requirements for the precise academic qualifications accepted.

English Language Requirements

The CLMCE programme is taught in English.
Applicants whose first language is not English must provide acceptable evidence of English proficiency according to the University of Glasgow’s requirements for the programme.
Accepted tests, minimum scores, and possible exemptions are specified in the university’s official entry requirements.
Applicants should ensure that their English-language certificate is uploaded by the scholarship application deadline, because the programme states that scholarship applications without the required English-language evidence will not be considered, except where the applicant is still completing their degree, and the relevant final documents are permitted to follow later.

Required Documents

Applicants should prepare the following documents for the Erasmus Mundus CLMCE Scholarship application:

Completed CLMCE Scholarship Application Form for 2027–2029.
Official degree certificate or certificates, if already awarded.
Official academic transcripts showing subjects and grades.
Official English translations of academic documents where required.
Two reference letters on official letterhead.
Current CV or résumé.
English-language test certificate, if required.
Copy of the photograph page of the passport.
Other information requested by the online application system.

The two references must include:

One academic reference.
One additional academic or professional reference.

A professional reference must meet the programme’s conditions concerning recent employment. References must be dated within 24 months of the application submission date, signed, and provided on official letterhead or with an official stamp.

Applicants must upload their completed scholarship form as a PDF. Reference letters must satisfy the official format and submission requirements.

Incomplete applications will not be accepted for scholarship consideration.

How Winners Are Selected

The CLMCE consortium uses a competitive selection process.

The selection process includes an initial eligibility check followed by academic assessment.

Applicants are evaluated according to criteria including:

Academic excellence.
Quality of the academic background.
Relevance of previous study to the programme.
Personal statement and motivation.
English-language proficiency.
Relevant research or professional experience.
Reference letters.
Overall potential to benefit from the programme.

The scholarship selection committee ranks eligible candidates and awards scholarships according to the programme’s selection criteria and available funding.

Applicants should note that admission to the CLMCE programme does not automatically guarantee an Erasmus Mundus scholarship.

Application Procedure

Applicants should follow these steps to apply for the Erasmus Mundus CLMCE Scholarship 2027.

Step 1: Review the Programme Requirements

Visit the official CLMCE programme page and read the admission, scholarship, mobility, and eligibility information carefully.

Step 2: Check Your Academic Eligibility

Confirm that you hold a suitable Bachelor’s degree or will complete the qualification before the programme begins.

Step 3: Prepare Your Documents

Collect your academic transcripts, degree certificate, CV, passport copy, and English-language evidence where required.

Step 4: Arrange Two References

Contact your referees early. One reference must be academic, while the second may be academic or professional.
Ensure both letters meet the programme’s formatting and date requirements.

Step 5: Complete the Scholarship Application Form

Download and complete the official CLMCE Scholarship Application Form for 2027–2029.
Applicants seeking an Erasmus Mundus scholarship must use the scholarship application form rather than the self-funded application form.

Step 6: Apply Online Through the University of Glasgow

Submit the completed application and supporting documents through the University of Glasgow’s online application system.
The university states that all scholarship and self-funded applications must be submitted online. Email or postal applications are not accepted.

Step 7: Submit Before the Deadline

Complete the application and upload all required documents before 22 January 2027 at 1:00 PM UK time.
You have 42 days to submit your application after beginning the online application process, so it is advisable to start early.

Step 8: Wait for the Selection Outcome

The university first assesses applications for programme eligibility and admission. Eligible applicants who receive a programme offer and have submitted a complete scholarship application on time are then considered in the scholarship competition.

Scholarship applicants are expected to receive their outcome in April 2027.

Application Deadline

For the Erasmus Mundus CLMCE Scholarship 2027–2029, the official scholarship deadline is: 22 January 2027 at 1:00 PM UK time.

Applications for September 2027 entry opened on 1 October 2026.

The self-funded application deadlines are different from the scholarship deadline. Applicants seeking Erasmus Mundus funding must submit all required documents, including English-language evidence where required, by the scholarship deadline.

The university states that scholarship outcomes will be communicated in April 2027.