Applications are currently open for The Arqus Talent Scholarship Fund for the 2024/2025 academic year.
Overview
The Arqus Talent Scholarship is a Scholarship Scheme designed to attract and retain talent at postgraduate level from around the world.
The Scholarship Scheme is looking for talented graduates and students who want to pursue a Master’s or Doctoral Degree at one of the Arqus partner universities (Granada, Graz, Leipzig, Lyon 1, Maynooth, Minho, Padua, Vilnius and Wroclaw) including a compulsory mobility at a second Arqus partner.
Priority will be given to refugees/asylum seekers, students with fewer opportunities and applicants with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree not obtained at the Arqus university where they will undertake the Master’s or doctoral studies or where they are currently enrolled.
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Partner Universities for Arqus Talent Scholarship
The Arqus European University Alliance brings together 9 longstanding comprehensive research universities. The member universities are:
- University of Wrocław (Poland)
- University of Granada (Spain)
- University of Graz (Austria)
- Leipzig University (Germany)
- Maynooth University (Ireland)
- University of Minho (Portugal)
- University of Padua (Italy)
- Vilnius University (Lithuania)
Eligibility Requirements for Arqus Talent Scholarship Fund
To be considered for the Arqus Scholarship 2024, you must:
- Be selected or have applied for a Master’s or doctoral programme at one of the Arqus universities
- Have a minimum overall/average grade of B according to the ECTS grading system.
- Have a clear idea of how a mobility at a second Arqus university can be integrated into your study programme and elaborate it in your motivation statement.
- Have a clear idea of how to participate actively in Arqus activities and act as an Arqus Ambassador.
- Meet the admission requirements of the partner universities
Please note that applicants who already receive a state scholarship can also apply and will not be excluded, provided they meet the admission requirements. However, they are requested to indicate the source of the state funding in their application. Arqus scholarships CANNOT be combined with other EU-funded scholarships.
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Arqus Talent Scholarship Duration
The scholarship will be paid throughout the student’s studies with the following maximum duration but not beyond the end of the funding period of this scholarship scheme, which is 30.09.2026:
- Master students: according to the regular duration of the chosen Master’s programme (maximum 12, 18 or 24 months)
- Doctoral students: maximum 36 months.
The start of the scholarship is dependent on admission to the degree programme.
Scholarship Value
The scholarship is composed as follows:
- Subsistence allowance to cover the living costs, medical insurance and a materials allowance: 1,400.00€/month
- Coverage of tuition fees at the student’s entrance university for the duration of the scholarship
- Special needs fund: 250€/month
Students with fewer opportunities will receive a special needs fund (250€/month) in addition to the scholarship of 1,400.00€/month if one of the following criteria applies:
- Refugees/asylum seekers (with the respective status)
- Students with caring responsibilities (of children between 0-18; you need to provide the birth certificate of your child) (or of parents/family members with certified disabilities/impairments; you need to provide a confirmation that you are the carer)
- Students with disabilities and learning disabilities (if you have a disability pass)
- Students with chronic diseases (medical confirmation)
Required Documents for Arqus Talent Scholarship Fund Application
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
- Confirmation of application to the entrance university
- Motivation statement
- PhD research proposal (doctoral students only)
- BA/MA diploma/degree certificate
- Transcript of records/diploma supplement
- Letter of recommendation
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Passport
- Student with fewer opportunities (if applicable)
- Language Certificate (merit)
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How To Apply for the Arqus Talent Scholarship Fund 2024
To apply for the Arqus Talent Scholarship 2024, interested and qualified applicants should:
Click the button below to visit the scholarship application page.
