What the funding covers
- A full tuition waiver. Self-funded non-EU students pay €5,000 a semester, €20,000 in all.
- €1,400 a month for living costs for the 24 months.
- Health insurance.
What you will still pay
| Cost | Who pays |
|---|---|
| Tuition (€20,000 for non-EU students) | Waived for scholarship holders |
| Living costs | €1,400 a month |
| Application fee | None |
Who can apply
- Most nationalities can apply.
- A bachelor's in a field such as international relations, European studies, history, cultural studies, liberal arts with a humanities profile, or theology. Degrees mainly in economics, psychology, management, business, accounting, engineering or the exact sciences are generally not accepted.
- For a scholarship, proof of your completed degree must be uploaded by 15 January 2027.
- English: IELTS Academic 6.5 with no section below 6.5, TOEFL iBT 93, PTE 71 (writing 61), Cambridge CAE or CPE, or LanguageCert 75. A bachelor's taught entirely in English exempts you; nationality alone does not.
Which nationalities can apply
Every nationality can apply.
Documents you will need
- Bachelor's degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- English test or exemption proof
- Academic writing sample of at least 2,000 words
- CV
- Passport and passport photo
- Two referees, one academic
How to apply
- Apply online. Applications for 2027–2029 opened on 15 October 2026.
- Upload your degree certificate, transcripts, English proof, an academic writing sample of at least 2,000 words, a CV, your passport and a photo, and name two referees, one academic. Referees must respond within two working weeks.
- Submit the complete application by 15 January 2027. Scholarship results are expected by the end of March 2027.
Before you apply: things to know
- Ask your referees early: their letters are part of the complete application.
- Self-funded non-EU applicants are advised to apply by 1 May 2027 and are assessed on a rolling basis.
- There is no application fee.
Common questions
When is the Euroculture scholarship deadline?
Complete applications are due by 15 January 2027. Results are expected by the end of March 2027.
Can I apply to Euroculture with a business or engineering degree?
Generally not. Degrees mainly in economics, psychology, management, business, accounting, engineering or the exact sciences are not considered suitable, unless they include substantial humanities coursework.
Does an English-taught degree from Ghana exempt me from IELTS?
Yes, if the whole bachelor's was taught in English. Nationality alone does not exempt you.
A working timeline
Counting back from the next deadline (Jan 15, 2027). Steps marked NOW are already due if you start today.
Oct 23, 2026 · NOWResearch the route in depth: confirm eligibility, costs and every required document
Nov 6, 2026 · NOWAsk your referees (for a PhD, email potential supervisors with a short, specific pitch)
Nov 20, 2026Write the first full draft of your motivation letter or statement of purpose
Dec 4, 2026Order transcripts and certified translations · book any language test
Dec 18, 2026Second draft: get feedback from someone who reads critically
Jan 1, 2027Finalise every document and complete the online form
Jan 8, 2027Submit, but never on the last day
Jan 15, 2027Deadline