What the funding covers
- Full scholarship (up to 12): all tuition plus €1,400 a month for 24 months.
- Full fee waiver (up to 6): tuition for both years, no deposit, no allowance.
- Partial fee waiver (up to 4): second-year tuition only.
- Self-funded non-EU students pay €20,919 a year.
What you will still pay
| Cost | Who pays |
|---|---|
| Tuition (€20,919 a year for non-EU students) | Covered by a full scholarship or full waiver |
| Living costs | €1,400 a month for full scholarship holders |
| Application fee | None |
Who can apply
- Applicants of every nationality, with no more than 10% of the class from one nationality.
- Law stream: normally an upper second (2:1) or equivalent in law, or a degree with law as a significant part. Computing stream: a lower second (2:2) or equivalent in computing.
- English at C1 (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent), or proof such as a previous degree taught in English. A medium-of-instruction letter is accepted only from a country whose official first language is English.
- Tracks A and B also need French or Spanish; tracks C and D are taught only in English.
Which nationalities can apply
Every nationality can apply.
Documents you will need
- Diplomas and transcripts, with certified English translations
- Language evidence
- Personal statement, 500 to 750 words
- CV
- Two reference letters
How to apply
- Apply in round 1, from 16 November 2026 to 17 January 2027. The portal does not accept applications after the deadline.
- Upload your diplomas and transcripts (with certified English translations), language evidence, your stream and track choice, a personal statement of 500 to 750 words, a CV and two reference letters.
- Applications are scored on academic merit (70%), professional experience (20%) and the personal statement (10%). Results come in March 2027.
- Round 2, from 21 March to 28 May 2027, is for self-funded applicants only.
Before you apply: things to know
- Ghana's official language is English, so a medium-of-instruction letter from a Ghanaian university should count; ask the programme to confirm before relying on it.
- Self-funded and partial-waiver students pay a deposit (the programme's pages give €500 and €750).
- There is no application fee.
Common questions
When is the EMILDAI scholarship deadline?
Round 1 closes on 17 January 2027. It opens on 16 November 2026.
Can computer science graduates apply to EMILDAI?
Yes. The computing stream asks for a 2:2 or equivalent in computing; the law stream asks for a 2:1 in law.
Does EMILDAI charge an application fee?
No.
A working timeline
Counting back from the next deadline (Jan 17, 2027). Steps marked NOW are already due if you start today.
Oct 25, 2026 · NOWResearch the route in depth: confirm eligibility, costs and every required document
Nov 8, 2026 · NOWAsk your referees (for a PhD, email potential supervisors with a short, specific pitch)
Nov 22, 2026Write the first full draft of your motivation letter or statement of purpose
Dec 6, 2026Order transcripts and certified translations · book any language test
Dec 20, 2026Second draft: get feedback from someone who reads critically
Jan 3, 2027Finalise every document and complete the online form
Jan 10, 2027Submit, but never on the last day
Jan 17, 2027Deadline