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Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Multilingualism and Cultural Diversity (MultiDiverse)

Erasmus Mundus MultiDiverse is a fully funded two-year master's in multilingualism and cultural diversity — perfect for African students working at the intersection of language policy, education and identity.

Provider: Erasmus Mundus Catalogue
Host country: Multiple

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Multilingualism and Cultural Diversity (MultiDiverse) is open to African students applying to study in Multiple at the Masters level, with fully funded funding. Below is a quick summary of who can apply, what's covered, and the key dates — full details are further down the page.

Who can apply: Masters · applicants for Multiple
Funding: Fully Funded
Study level: Masters
Deadline: Rolling / see sponsor

Key eligibility criteria

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

What the fully funded award covers

Full tuition
Monthly stipend
Return airfare

About the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Multilingualism and Cultural Diversity (MultiDiverse) (2026)

Erasmus Mundus MultiDiverse is a Joint Master in Multilingualism and Cultural Diversity, delivered by a consortium of European universities specialising in sociolinguistics, language policy, intercultural communication and education. Students study at two or three partner universities across Europe over two years and graduate with a joint degree. ## Why this scholarship matters for African applicants Multilingualism is the defining feature of African societies — most African students grow up speaking 2–4 languages across home, school and public life. MultiDiverse graduates are equipped to lead language-of-instruction policy, mother-tongue education programmes, and intercultural communication work in NGOs, ministries of education and pan-African bodies. ## 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, and a monthly living stipend of €1,400 paid for the full programme duration. Insurance included. ## How the selection process works Apply directly to the MultiDiverse consortium during the Erasmus Mundus scholarship round. A bachelor's in linguistics, education, anthropology, modern languages or related humanities is expected, plus English-language proficiency. A research-style motivation letter is required. ## Application tips that move the needle African applicants stand out when they frame the motivation letter around a specific multilingual policy gap — e.g. early-grade reading outcomes in mother-tongue versus English/French in West Africa, indigenous language preservation in East Africa. Reference one or two consortium professors whose work overlaps. ## Deadlines and intake windows Scholarship-eligible deadline typically falls between mid-January and mid-February for September entry. Confirm on the MultiDiverse page within the Erasmus Mundus catalogue. ## 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.

What the Fully Funded Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Multilingualism and Cultural Diversity (MultiDiverse) covers

The award components below were extracted from the sponsor's published description. Always cross-check the exact figures, ceiling amounts and conditions on the official site before you budget around them.

Full tuition
Monthly stipend
Return airfare

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Multilingualism and Cultural Diversity (MultiDiverse) eligibility for Multiple applicants

Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.

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

Documents required for the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Multilingualism and Cultural Diversity (MultiDiverse) application

A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.

Valid international passport (bio page scan)
Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
Research proposal or statement of purpose (500–2,000 words for PhD)
Published or unpublished writing sample (PhD and research-led Masters)
Financial-need declaration or family-income statement (sponsor-specific template)
Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders

How to apply for the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Multilingualism and Cultural Diversity (MultiDiverse) 2026

A practical, sponsor-agnostic sequence used by >95% of international scholarship applicants. Adapt to the sponsor's specific portal — the order rarely changes.

1
Confirm eligibility on the official site
Open https://www.multidiverse.eu/ and verify the sponsor's stated criteria match your profile — currently: "Master's level students from all over the world can apply. Scholarships are available for outstanding students.". Sponsor rules change between intakes, so always confirm against the live call.
2
Secure a study place or admission offer
Apply to the host university or programme first where required, and obtain a conditional admission letter. A growing number of sponsors only fund applicants who already hold an offer.
3
Sit required tests and gather documents
Register for IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo (or SAT / GRE where required), request official transcripts, brief two or three referees, and prepare passport and identity documents at high resolution.
4
Draft your essays and statements
Write a 500–1,000-word personal statement and any additional essays the sponsor specifies. Anchor each essay in concrete examples and tie your goals back to the sponsor's mission.
5
Complete the online application
Create an account on https://www.multidiverse.eu/, fill in every field, and upload the required documents in the formats specified (PDF, max file size, single-file vs multi-file). Save progress frequently — most portals time out after 30–60 minutes.
6
Submit at least one week before the deadline
Sponsor portals routinely slow or fail in the final 24 hours. Submit early, download the confirmation receipt, and screenshot the submission timestamp. Late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
7
Prepare for shortlist interviews
If shortlisted, Erasmus Mundus Catalogue will contact you within 4–12 weeks. Re-read your essays, rehearse 3–5 likely questions out loud, and confirm your time zone for any video interview.

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Multilingualism and Cultural Diversity (MultiDiverse) deadline & application timeline

The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.

12 months out
Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.
6 months out
Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.
3 months out
Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.
1 month out
Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
Application deadline
Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.

Ready to apply?

Cross-check the latest eligibility rules and deadline on the sponsor's official portal before you start your application.

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Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Multilingualism and Cultural Diversity (MultiDiverse)?+

Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the Masters level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Erasmus Mundus Catalogue, and be able to relocate to the host country for the duration of the programme.

Is the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Multilingualism and Cultural Diversity (MultiDiverse) fully funded?+

Funding model: Fully Funded. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.

When is the application deadline?+

The application deadline is varies by intake — see the official site. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.

What documents do I need to apply?+

At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.

How can I improve my chance of winning?+

Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.

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