UM Global Studies Scholarship at The Maastricht University
The “UM Global Studies Scholarship” at Maastricht University is a prestigious opportunity for students from the Global South to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Global Studies. Here’s a detailed overview of the scholarship:
Brief Description
The UM Global Studies Scholarship is designed for the Global Studies bachelor-level study programme at Maastricht University. This unique program trains students to understand and develop solutions for complex global issues, crossing disciplinary and geographical boundaries. It involves faculties with diverse disciplinary expertise and offers opportunities such as field studies in the Global South and interdisciplinary thesis writing.
Host Institution(s)
Maastricht University, a public research university in Maastricht, Netherlands, hosts this scholarship. Founded in 1976, the university is recognized for its rapidly growing reputation and international orientation, with a significant proportion of its programs offered in English.
Level/Field of Study
The scholarship is available for the bachelor’s program in Global Studies, which encompasses multiple disciplines and focuses on global issues.
Number of Awards
The scholarship offers full coverage for a select number of top-performing students each academic year.
Target Group
The scholarship targets bachelor students from the Global South who demonstrate academic excellence and personal development potential. Applicants should have been (conditionally) admitted to the Global Studies study program.
Scholarship Value/Inclusions
The scholarship covers the following:
- Living expenses of €11,400 per academic year.
- Health and liability insurance.
- Visa application costs.
- Tuition fees of €13,000 per academic year.
- Pre-Academic Training costs.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Hold the nationality of a country in the Global South (as defined by the OECD).
- Not hold a double nationality from a country in the Global North.
- Have never participated in a degree-seeking higher education program in the Netherlands (exchange programs are not a disqualifier).
- Be no older than 35 years of age on 1 September 2024.
- Agree to act as an ambassador for Global Studies and UM during and after their studies.
Application Instructions
The application process involves:
- Registering for the Global Studies program at Maastricht University and obtaining a student ID number.
- Completing and submitting a Scholarship Application Form with required documents such as a CV, motivation letter, proof of academic excellence, personal statement of financial needs, and a reference letter.
Selection Procedure
The selection procedure includes several steps, including application completeness check, forwarding applications to the Global Studies admission office, ranking of applications, interviews with top candidates, and final decision making. Selected candidates are informed of their status, and waitlisted candidates may later be selected if initial awardees decline the scholarship.
Official Website
For more detailed information and to apply for the UM Global Studies Scholarship, interested candidates can visit the official website of Maastricht University.