The International CCD-STeDe Joint Master Scholarship (Fully Funded)

Applications will open soon for the International Joint Master in Climate Change and Diversity: Sustainable Territorial Development (CCD STeDe) 2027/2029, a 2 year Master’s programme in climate change, sustainability and territorial development. You will study at the University of Padova in Italy and at a partner university in Ecuador, Burkina Faso or South Africa. The programme offers 2 fully funded scholarships, which cover tuition fees, insurance, a monthly allowance of €600 for 24 months and travel support.

It also offers about 3 additional places with partial fee waivers. Students of all nationalities can apply, and EU and non EU candidates are both welcome. The deadline for the first call, which is the only call with scholarships, is February 15, 2027. The official call does not mention any application fee. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Degree level: Master’s , double or joint degree
• Host countries: Italy, plus Ecuador, Burkina Faso or South Africa depending on your path
• Main university: University of Padova, Italy
• Funding type: Fully funded
• Open to all nationalities: Yes
• First call deadline: February 15, 2027
• Application fee: None

What This Scholarship Offers:

• A Master’s degree with no tuition cost.
• You get €600 every month for the whole 24 months
• Health cover.
• You get up to €1,000 in travel support for your second semester move to your partner university.
• Your food and accommodation are covered during the third semester summer school and fieldwork, and you receive up to €1,000 for travel to it.
• You graduate with an Italian Laurea Magistrale from the University of Padova and a second degree from your partner university (a joint degree in Path 4).

Students who do not win a scholarship still receive:

• Health and accident insurance for 28 months
• Food and accommodation during the summer school
• Up to €1,000 travel support for the summer school
• Up to €1,000 travel support for the second semester move (first call applicants only)

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Eligibility Criteria:

• A first cycle degree of at least 3 years (180 ECTS), such as a Bachelor’s degree, Licenciatura or Licence, or an equivalent degree, obtained by June 30, 2027 and officially recognised under national law
• English at B2 level or higher, proven with a valid certificate (unless you are exempt)
• A good spoken and written command of Spanish or French, depending on your path (no certificate needed, but your B2 level is checked in a Zoom interview if you are shortlisted)
• A genuine interest in sustainable development and climate change, shown in your Personal Statement
• A passport valid for at least 3 years

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Accepted English Certificates:

Minimum scores for B2 are:

• TOEFL iBT: 86 for tests taken until January 20, 2026, or 4.5 for tests taken from January 21, 2026 (best scores accepted)
• IELTS Academic or General Training: 6.0 (one skill retake accepted)
• Cambridge B2 First: 173
• Trinity College London ISE: ISE II
• Oxford Test of English: 126
• Gatehouse: GA Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (Classic B2)
• Pearson International Certificate: Level 3 Upper Intermediate
• PTE Academic: 65
• British Council Aptis ESOL: Overall CEFR level B2
• LanguageCert: B2 Communicator, 4 skills
• Duolingo English Test: 115

A C1 certificate gives you a higher language score in the selection. Certificates without an expiry date must have been obtained within 2 years before November 15, 2026.

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Academic Paths:

You choose one of three paths.

Path 1: Climate Change, Sustainability, Development

• Partner university: Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar, Quito, Ecuador (blended)
• Languages: English and Spanish
• Seats: Maximum 15 students

Path 3: Territorial Management

• Partner university: Université Joseph Ki Zerbo, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (in presence and blended)
• Languages: English and French
• Seats: Maximum 10 students

Path 4: Environmental Management

• Partner university: University of Johannesburg, South Africa (in presence first, then blended)
• Languages: English and French
• Seats: Maximum 10 students

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Documents Required:

• Copy of your passport, valid for at least 3 years
• Proof of place of residence (no English translation needed if it is in Italian, French, Spanish or Portuguese)
• Diploma and award certificates, plus the Diploma Supplement if available
• Transcript of Records
• 2 signed reference letters on institutional headed paper, ideally one from a professional and one from an academic
• Curriculum Vitae in Europass format only
• Personal Statement in English
• English proficiency certificate, unless you are exempt

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How to Apply:

1. Read the eligibility requirements and choose your study path based on the second language you speak (Spanish or French).
2. Check whether you need an English certificate or qualify for an exemption.
3. Download the Europass CV template for your path and the Personal Statement template.
4. Ask 2 referees for reference letters on the headed paper of their institution, signed by them.
5. Prepare all your documents in PDF format (listed below).
6. Submit your complete application during the first call, between November 15, 2026 and February 15, 2027.
7. If you are shortlisted, attend a Zoom interview.
8. Wait for the results by email.

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