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Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree in Sports Ethics and Integrity (MAiSI)

The Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree in Sports Ethics and Integrity (MAiSI) is a fully funded two-year master's for African students passionate about clean sport, integrity and governance — delivered across Europe with full scholarship coverage.

Provider: Master of Arts in Sports Ethics and Integrity (MAiSI)
Host country: Multiple
Deadline: March 1st, 2026 (closed) • Non-EEA citizens: April 1st, 2026 (closed) • EEA citizens: July 1st, 2026 (closed)

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Who can apply: Master's level students from all over the world can apply. Scholarships are available for outstanding students.
Funding: Fully Funded
Study level: Masters
Deadline: March 1st, 2026 (closed) • Non-EEA citizens: April 1st, 2026 (closed) • EEA citizens: July 1st, 2026 (closed)

Key eligibility criteria

Master's level students from all over the world can apply. Scholarships are available for outstanding students.

Recorded funding information

Fully Funded

About the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree in Sports Ethics and Integrity (MAiSI) (2026)

MAiSI is an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree in Sports Ethics and Integrity, delivered by a consortium led by Swansea University with KU Leuven, Charles University Prague, the University of the Peloponnese and the Pompeu Fabra University Barcelona. It is one of the only specialised global master's programmes in sports governance, doping control, match-fixing investigation and athlete welfare. ## Why this scholarship matters for African applicants African sports federations, anti-doping organisations and integrity units are growing investment areas (e.g. Confederation of African Football reforms, AFL anti-doping). MAiSI graduates are well-placed to lead integrity work at WADA, the Court of Arbitration for Sport, national Olympic committees, FIFPRO and athlete welfare bodies on the continent. ## What the award covers Full tuition for the two-year master's, one-off €1,000 travel and installation grant, additional travel allowance for Partner Country students (most African countries qualify), and a monthly living stipend of €1,400 paid for the full duration of the programme. Health and travel insurance included. ## How the selection process works Apply directly to the MAiSI consortium through the Swansea University admissions portal. Application requires a bachelor's degree (any discipline, though law, sports science, policy and journalism backgrounds are common), English-language proficiency, two references and a 1,000-word motivation essay tied to the consortium's research strengths. ## Application tips that move the needle Lead the motivation essay with a specific integrity or ethics challenge in African sport — match-fixing in domestic leagues, anti-doping capacity gaps, athlete welfare gaps in academies. Cite the work of a named consortium professor and explain how the programme will help you address that challenge. ## Deadlines and intake windows Scholarship-eligible application deadline typically falls in early February for September intake. Check the official MAiSI page on the Erasmus Mundus catalogue for the exact date. ## Useful internal reading - Browse open scholarships: https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/scholarships - How to write a winning scholarship essay: https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/blog/how-to-write-winning-scholarship-essay - Scholarship interview questions for African students: https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/blog/scholarship-interview-questions-african-students Always confirm the live intake on the sponsor's official site before you build a timeline around it.

Funding information

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Fully Funded

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree in Sports Ethics and Integrity (MAiSI) eligibility

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Master's level students from all over the world can apply. Scholarships are available for outstanding students.

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree in Sports Ethics and Integrity (MAiSI) document information

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How to apply for the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree in Sports Ethics and Integrity (MAiSI) 2026

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Listed eligibility: Master's level students from all over the world can apply. Scholarships are available for outstanding students.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.
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Listed deadline information: March 1st, 2026 (closed) • Non-EEA citizens: April 1st, 2026 (closed) • EEA citizens: July 1st, 2026 (closed). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree in Sports Ethics and Integrity (MAiSI) deadline & application timeline

Provider deadline information: March 1st, 2026 (closed) • Non-EEA citizens: April 1st, 2026 (closed) • EEA citizens: July 1st, 2026 (closed). This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

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Planning suggestion: 1 month out
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March 1st, 2026 (closed) • Non-EEA citizens: April 1st, 2026 (closed) • EEA citizens: July 1st, 2026 (closed)
Provider deadline information: March 1st, 2026 (closed) • Non-EEA citizens: April 1st, 2026 (closed) • EEA citizens: July 1st, 2026 (closed). Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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Who can apply for the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree in Sports Ethics and Integrity (MAiSI)?+

Master's level students from all over the world can apply. Scholarships are available for outstanding students.

What funding does the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree in Sports Ethics and Integrity (MAiSI) offer?+

Listed funding: Fully Funded. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

When is the application deadline?+

Provider deadline information: March 1st, 2026 (closed) • Non-EEA citizens: April 1st, 2026 (closed) • EEA citizens: July 1st, 2026 (closed). Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

What documents do I need to apply?+

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

How do I check the application process?+

Consult https://www.maisi-project.eu/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Master's level students from all over the world can apply. Scholarships are available for outstanding students.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: March 1st, 2026 (closed) • Non-EEA citizens: April 1st, 2026 (closed) • EEA citizens: July 1st, 2026 (closed). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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