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ERASMUS MUNDUS JOURNALISM MASTER’S PROGRAMME

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Application Deadline: 10 January, 23.59 Central European Time

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

They’re thrilled to once again offer Erasmus Mundus Scholarships for the 2026–2028 programme and the following three intakes. These prestigious scholarships recognize applicants who excel across all selection criteria—combining academic ability, journalistic experience, and thoughtful, well-developed Application Reflections.

ELIGIBILITY:

The Mundus Journalism Consortium aims to admit highly qualified students from a wide range of academic, professional, and cultural backgrounds. Our goal is to ensure that the programme benefits from a diverse and talented student body.

The admission process is designed to ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of all applicants. Each application is reviewed by the Erasmus Mundus Selection Committee, composed of academics from the degree-awarding universities. Applications are assessed in detail by the university hosting the applicant’s chosen second-year specialisation.

To ensure that the strongest candidates are admitted, priority is given to academic merit. Candidates must demonstrate above-average academic performance in their undergraduate studies to be considered. The Committee conducts a holistic review of each application, assessing:
Academic background and academic merit
Quality of journalistic experience
Quality and depth of the Application Reflections (without using AI)
Potential to successfully complete the degree and contribute meaningfully to the global journalism field after graduation

Admission requirements

To be admitted to the Erasmus Mundus Journalism programme, you must meet the formal admission requirements outlined below.

Each year, we receive between 400 and 500 applications from around the world but can only offer places to approximately 80–90 students. This means that admission is highly competitive. In addition to meeting the formal requirements, all applications are carefully assessed according to specific selection criteria to ensure that candidates are a strong fit for the programme’s academic profile and international learning environment.

Requirements for admission to the Mundus Journalism programme:

A 3-year bachelor’s degree within a relevant field of study

Documentation of English language proficiency (to be included in your application if you are not a native English speaker)

At least 3 months of journalistic experience

BENEFIT:

Erasmus Mundus Scholarship benefits:

Full tuition waiver for the duration of the programme.

Monthly allowance of €1400 to support travel, visa, installation, and living costs.

Allowance is granted for up to 24 months, starting from the first September of the 2-year programme.

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JOHN S. KNIGHT JOURNALISM FELLOWSHIPS AT STANFORD UNIVERSITY 

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Application Deadline: 1 p.m. Pacific Time, December 3, 2025.

LOCATION: USA

John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships offer journalists an opportunity to step back from the demands of daily work and spend an academic year at Stanford University reimagining the future of journalism. 

For nine months, fellows focus on becoming more effective, purposeful, and resilient leaders in a rapidly changing field. 

ELIGIBILITY:

U.S. and international journalists, both those working in news organizations and those working independently as freelancers or contractors. Applicants need to have at least five years of full-time professional work experience in journalism, not including internships during college. 

You must complete an online application form, which has questions about your professional background and goals. You’ll also need to submit these items: a 1-minute selfie video describing what you want to be doing in journalism three to five years from now, a resume, a work sample, and contact information for three professional references. 

Applicants must have at least five years of professional work experience. We do not require applicants to have a college degree or experience in traditional newsrooms.  (Student or internship experience is valuable but does not count toward the five-year threshold.) If you are not a full-time journalist, the majority of your work needs to be in journalism. 

They welcome applications from journalists currently working in news organizations, independent journalists, journalism entrepreneurs, strategists, and innovators.  

Each fellow pursues a focus that they’ve chosen. It might be improving specific professional skills, addressing a challenge in their news organization or community, exploring ideas for a new venture, or deepening expertise in a specific coverage area. 

BENEFIT:

John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships provide a stipend of $130,000. They also cover the cost of Stanford tuition for fellows and Stanford health insurance for fellows, spouses, and children. 

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