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ÅBO AKADEMI UNIVERSITY-ERASMUS MUNDUS JOINT MASTER TELME – TEACHING, LEARNING, AND MULTILINGUAL EDUCATION

Application Deadline: January 20, 2026

LOCATION: Finland

Applications are open—apply now for TELME, a brand-new Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s programme co-funded by the European Union. TELME stands for Teaching, Learning, and Multilingual Education.

Are you passionate about language teaching, multilingual course design, or programme coordination? Apply now for TELME, a brand-new Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s programme co-funded by the European Union.

ELIGIBILITY:

Students from all over the world are welcome to apply but must comply with the following minimum requirements:

Hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (180 ECTS) with a major in languages or related fields and with an overall average grade equivalent to A-B (ECTS scale). Students in their last year will be accepted conditionally and be proficient in at least 2 languages:

ENGLISH:             Cambridge General English FCE, IELTS (Academic) 6.5, TOEIC 850, TOEFL (paper based: 580, internet based: 90),

FRENCH:               B2 (DELF Pro, TCF)

GERMAN:           B2 (Deutsches Sprachdiplom, Onset, Zertifikat Deutsch für den Beruf Goethe-Zertifikat , Test DaF, ÖSD.Zertifikat)

SPANISH:             B2 (DELE, SIELE)

Certificates must be less than 3 years old.

Certificate requirement is waived for students if their level of proficiency is attested in writing by the university they graduated from.

Applications must be submitted online in English (with certified English translation of official documents in other languages) by DEADLINE.

Please note that applications received or incomplete after the deadline will not be examined.

Ineligible applicants will be notified within one month of the deadline indicating the reasons of their exclusion and how to appeal against the decision.

Completed application form

Curriculum Vitae (preferred format: Europass)

A cover letter (max. 1000 words) demonstrating the consistency between the programme objectives and your motivation, academic/professional background and professional project.

A motivation video (max. 2 minutes) showing language proficiency in both foreign languages and explaining motivation for the choice of their mobility paths.

Passport (national ID will be accepted conditionally if you do not have a passport);

Proof of residence* (government, workplace, study or training institution certificate)

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent diploma along with an official transcript of records*.
Applicants in their final year must send available transcripts, proof of current enrolment, and a declaration of the end date;

2 recommendation letters specifying the contact details of the referees. If preferred, the referees may send these letters directly to Telme-ufr-langues@univ-rennes2.fr.

Certificates of language proficiency

If applicable, any academic publications of which the applicant is the first author or a co-author. In case of publications in languages other than English, an English translation of the abstract should be provided;

Proof of payment of the application fee.

Certified translation in English required

BENEFIT:

The European Union will award scholarships to around 30 outstanding students in the first TELME cohort. These scholarships cover tuition fees, travel expenses, and living costs. Don’t miss this opportunity!

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FULLY FUNDED HANSEN LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIP (HLI), 2026

Application Deadline: International Applications are Thursday, January 15, 2026, by 11:30 PM Pacific Time

U.S. Applications are due by Sunday, March 15, 2026, by 11:30 PM Pacific Time

LOCATION: USA

The Hansen Leadership Institute is very pleased to announce the transformative opportunity for young global leaders to collaborate, learn, and grow in an environment dedicated to leadership development and peacebuilding.

ELIGIBILITY:

To be eligible to apply for the 2026 Hansen Leadership Institute, you must meet several basic requirements:

You must be 20-25 years old on July 1, 2026

You must have completed at least one year of college or university at the time of application.

If you are not currently enrolled in college or university, you must be a recent graduate (2024 or 2025 to apply)

You do not need a U.S. visa to apply for the program. If you are selected as a participant, the institute will provide all the necessary documentation to assist in your U.S. visa application, including a letter of acceptance, a letter defining our financial support, a DS-2019 issued by the University of San Diego and a receipt for your paid SEVIS fees.

To verify English proficiency, when you submit a name and email address for your academic referee, they will automatically receive an email with instructions to log in and answer a questionnaire to complete to verify your English proficiency. This verification will be submitted with their recommendation form. This is an automatic process; there is no extra information for you to provide.

The next program dates are July 1-22, 2026. ALL FELLOWS MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE PROGRAM. No participants will be allowed to arrive late or leave early.

The selection committee will begin reviewing international student applications in February, and results will be emailed to all applicants in early March.

References: This is a letter of reference from a person who knows you well and can explain why you are a qualified applicant for the program. All applicants must submit two (2) references:

From an academic adviser or professor. This person should be able to evaluate your English proficiency and;

From an NGO or community organization with whom you have worked.

In order to give your referees ample time to reply, you should request these recommendations as soon as you begin the application.

Click on the “Apply” tab for a link to the International and U.S. application portal.  Log in to create an account and begin completing the online application.

    BENEFIT:

    The Hansen Leadership Institute is fully funded by the Fred J. Hansen Foundation. This includes international airfare, room and board, and all programmatic costs. If selected, the only cost to participants will be the fees incurred in obtaining a passport and spending money.

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