GLOCAL Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027 | Fully Funded
The GLOCAL Erasmus Mundus Scholarship, also called Global Markets, Local Creativities, is a master’s degree that takes you through three countries in two years, with your tuition and monthly living allowance paid for. It is a full-time two-year programme taught fully in English. It is run by a group of universities in Europe, Asia and Latin America, and it is funded by the European Union.
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You begin in Glasgow or Göttingen, move to Barcelona or Uppsala for the second mobility, and finish your third in Bogotá, Glasgow, Göttingen, Kyoto or Rotterdam. Applications are open now, and the scholarship deadline is 14 January 2027. Students from any country can apply, but you must pick one study track and you must already hold an offer from the University of Glasgow, so start early.
GLOCAL Erasmus Mundus Scholarship Summary
| Scholarship Name ⇒ | GLOCAL Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Scholarship (Global Markets, Local Creativities) |
| Host Country ⇒ | United Kingdom, Spain, Sweden, Germany, Netherlands, Japan and Colombia (depends on your track) |
| Study Level ⇒ | Postgraduate Scholarships, Master’s Scholarships |
| Benefits ⇒ | Full tuition, full insurance, monthly allowance and optional travel and installation contribution |
| Funded By ⇒ | Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union |
| Eligible Countries ⇒ | All countries (maximum of 6 scholarships per nationality over four editions) |
| Application Deadline ⇒ | 14 January 2027, 13:00 UK time (14:00 Nigerian time) |
What the GLOCAL Erasmus Mundus Scholarship Covers
Scholarship holders do not pay tuition fees. Part of the fee is covered by the Erasmus Mundus scholarship and the rest is paid by the GLOCAL consortium. The scholarship includes:
- Full tuition coverage, including the deposit
- Full insurance coverage
- An optional contribution to travel and installation costs (visas, residence permits, temporary accommodation and so on)
- A monthly allowance for the whole two years
You can choose how you receive the money:
- Option one: Three advance payments of €1,000 each. The first is paid in August before semester one starts, the second in May at the end of Year 1, and the third in September at the start of Year 2. These are deducted from your total award, so your monthly allowance becomes €1,275 for the two years.
- Option two: €1,400 every month for the two years, with no separate travel or installation payment.
You will pick your option in the pre-arrival Welcome Pack after you accept the scholarship.
Number of Scholarships
The programme has 60 regular scholarships over four editions. To keep a fair spread across the world, no more than 6 scholarships go to one nationality over the four editions. There are also up to 20 additional scholarships for certain regions chosen by the European Commission (Regions 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11). The 6-per-nationality rule does not apply to these. Check the Erasmus+ Programme Guide (pages 34 and 35) to see which region your country falls under.
Study Tracks
You can apply for only one track, and you must state it in your application.
- Track A: Glasgow, Barcelona, Rotterdam (Global History and Creative Industries)
- Track B: Glasgow, Barcelona, Göttingen (Global Markets and Development)
- Track C: Glasgow, Barcelona, Universidad de Los Andes in Bogotá (Sustainable Business Development)
- Track D: Glasgow, Barcelona, Kyoto (Industrial Dynamics and Global Business)
- Track E: Glasgow, Uppsala, Rotterdam (Institutional Change and Creative Industries)
- Track F: Glasgow, Uppsala, Göttingen (Global Political Economy)
- Track G: Glasgow, Uppsala, Los Andes (Sustainability: Institutions and Management)
- Track I: Göttingen, Barcelona, Glasgow (Entrepreneurship in Global Markets)
Track H is not recruiting for the 2027 intake. The GLOCAL team cannot advise you on which track suits you, so read the programme overview and choose carefully.
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Who Is Eligible
- You need a strict 2:1 UK honours degree or an international equivalent. Nigerian graduates should check the University of Glasgow country page for the equivalent grade.
- Your degree must be in an accepted subject, such as Anthropology, Business, Economics, History, International Relations, Political Science, Sociology, Philosophy, Psychology, Sustainability, Trade or Urban Studies (the full list is on the programme page). You must make the case that your studies fit the track.
- For Tracks B, F and I (Göttingen), at least a quarter of your studies (60 ECTS credits) must be in Economics, Business, Modern History, Economic and Social History, Sociology or Politics.
- If English is not your first language, you must meet the University of Glasgow English requirement. Scholarship applicants must submit this proof by the scholarship deadline.
- You must not have received an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master scholarship before.
GLOCAL Erasmus Mundus Scholarship Documents
- Scholarship application form
- CV (Europass preferred, any format accepted)
- Two references on headed paper
- Transcripts of all university studies, with official English translation if needed
- Degree certificates, with official English translation if needed
- Proof of English language
- Colour scan of your passport photo page
- Supporting personal statement (maximum 1,200 words)
For the references, each one must be dated within 24 months of your application, on institutional headed paper or with an official stamp, and signed with an electronic or wet-ink signature (a typed name is not accepted). At least one must be academic. A professional reference is allowed only if you cannot get two academic ones. Referees must use an official email address, not a personal one, and can send it to [email protected] or you can upload it with your application.
Your personal statement should cover why you chose GLOCAL, why you are a good fit, how any work experience relates to the courses, your possible thesis topic, and your conferences, internships, awards and other activities.
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How to Apply for the GLOCAL Erasmus Mundus Scholarship
- Choose your track. Read the programme overview and pick one track.
- Check the entry requirements. Confirm your degree, grade and English proof.
- Gather your documents. Get your references signed, and scan your transcripts, certificates and passport.
- Write your personal statement. Keep to 1,200 words and answer every point listed above.
- Apply through the University of Glasgow online system. Fill the Scholarship form (not the Self-Funding form) and upload everything there. Emailed documents are not accepted.
- Get your offer status right. If your status is “holding for documents” on 14 January 2027, you will not be considered for a scholarship.
How Selection Works
The consortium reviews and ranks all scholarship applications using these weights:
- Personal Statement: 40%
- Academic Merit: 30%
- Other (relevant research, professional experience and so on): 20%
- Quality of References: 10%
Top-ranked applicants get the scholarships, and a reserve list is kept in case a winner withdraws. Results are announced in April 2027, and everyone put forward for a scholarship receives an offer of admission after that.
If you want to appeal a scholarship decision, you have 14 days and you can only do it if the selection process was defective or unfair. Send the email to [email protected] with the subject “GLOCAL scholarship appeal”.
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Self-Funded Deadlines
If you plan to pay your own way:
- Tracks A, B, C, E, F, G: 8 July 2027 (EU and International), 24 August 2027 (Home/RUK)
- Track D: 14 January 2027
- Track I: 14 June 2027
Scholarship Application deadline
14 January 2027 at 13:00 UK time. That is 14:00 in Nigeria.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Nigerians apply for the GLOCAL scholarship?
Yes. The scholarship is open to students from any country, as long as you meet the entry requirements.
What is the scholarship deadline?
14 January 2027 at 13:00 UK time. That is 14:00 in Nigeria.
Can I apply for more than one track?
No. You can apply for only one study track.
Do I need an offer from Glasgow before I can get the scholarship?
Yes. You must have a conditional or unconditional offer. An offer status of “holding for documents” at the deadline means you will not be considered.
When will I know the result?
Scholarship results are announced in April 2027.
Disclaimer: All scholarship details, deadlines, award values, and eligibility criteria in this post were verified from official sources as of October 2026. Information is subject to change without notice. Always confirm the latest details directly on the official GLOCAL Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s (Global Markets, Local Creativities) website before submitting your application. ScholarWaka is not affiliated with the GLOCAL Consortium, the University of Glasgow, or the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union.
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