Erasmus Mundus PlantHealth Scholarship 2027 in Europe (Fully Funded)

Applications are now open for the Erasmus Mundus PlantHealth Scholarship 2027 for the Joint Master’s in Plant Health in Sustainable Cropping Systems. This is a fully funded two year master’s programme that runs from 2027 to 2029 across Spain, Italy, Germany and France. Students from all countries can apply, including final year bachelor students in agronomy, agricultural sciences or related fields. You need a B2 level of English and two reference letters. There is no application fee, and the deadline is 31 December 2026.

Winners receive full tuition, health insurance and €1,400 every month for up to 24 months. You study one year in Spain or Italy and the second year in another partner country, and you graduate with two master’s degrees. Only about 30 students are selected each year.

Key Details:

• Degree Level: Master’s degree (120 ECTS)
• Host Countries: Spain, Italy, Germany and France
• Funding Type: Fully funded
• Nationalities: Open to students from all countries, both EU and non EU
• Application Fee: None
• Application Deadline: 31 December 2026

What This Scholarship Offers:

• You receive free tuition for the full two years, as all participation costs are paid by the scholarship.
• You get full health, accident and liability insurance for up to 24 months.
• You receive €1,400 every month for up to 24 months to cover living costs, travel, visa and settling in.
• You earn two master’s degrees, one from each university you attend, plus an ECTS transcript and a European Diploma Supplement.
• You get free language courses in the local language of each host country.
• You receive support with visa applications, and help finding accommodation in Italy, Germany and France.
• You can write your thesis anywhere in the world, including inside a company.

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Eligibility Criteria:

• You must hold a Bachelor of Science degree (180 ECTS) in Agronomy, Agricultural Sciences or a related field. This is usually a 3 year degree.
• Your degree must include at least 4 ECTS in Plant Health or Crop Protection, or something equivalent.
• Final year bachelor students can apply, but they must finish the degree before enrolment.
• You must show B2 level English, unless English is your native language. A letter from your university saying your degree was fully taught in English is also accepted.
• You must submit two reference letters using the official PlantHealth template.
• You must not have received an Erasmus Mundus scholarship before.
• You cannot hold another EU funded scholarship at the same time.
• If you choose France for your second year, you must reach B2 level French before it starts.

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Programs Available:

Eligible Fields of Study

• Agronomy
• Agricultural Sciences
• Plant Health
• Crop Protection
• Plant Sciences
• Horticulture
• Related fields

Specializations Offered in Year 2

• Mediterranean Crops in Orchards and Greenhouses (Spain)
• Temperate Fruit Crops, Ornamental Plants and Landscape (Italy)
• Temperate Crops, Arable Crops and Crops for Energy (Germany)
• Tropical Horticulture and Temperate Vegetable Crops (France)

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Programme Structure:

• First Year: You study at Universitat Politècnica de València in Spain or Università di Padova in Italy. Everyone learns crop sciences, crop protection, population biology, molecular biology and statistics in English.
• Second Year: You move to a university in a different country and choose a specialization from the list above.
• Final Semester: You write your master’s thesis, which you can do anywhere in the world.

All students also attend an Orientation Week at the start and a Final Conference with graduation at the end.

How You Are Selected:

Your application is scored on three things:

• Academic Record: 60% of your score
• Reference Letters: 20% of your score
• Personal Motivation: 20% of your score

Most scholarships go to the highest scoring students, shared fairly across world regions. About 20% are kept for strong applicants from vulnerable backgrounds, such as refugees, low income students and students with special needs.

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Required Documents:

• Passport (or national ID card if you have no passport)
• Complete CV
• Bachelor’s degree certificate, or a letter confirming you are in your final year
• Transcript of records
• English language certificate (B2 level)
• Two recommendation letters on the official template, signed and stamped
• Signed Declaration on Honour
• Proof of disability or financial hardship, only if it applies to you

Each upload field takes only one PDF file, and each file must be 1 MB or smaller. All documents must be in English.

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Important Dates:

• Applications Open: 1 October 2026
• Deadline: 31 December 2026
• Selection Results: End of February 2027
• Second Round (Self Funded Only): 20 May to 15 June 2027

Only students who apply in the first round can win the scholarship.

Other Funding Options:

If you do not win the main scholarship, you can still study through other support:

• PlantHealth Consortium Scholarships: A tuition fee waiver for strong applicants who apply in the first round.
• Erasmus+ Mobility Grant: About €350 per month plus about €300 for travel in the second year for self funded students.
• UNIPD Scholarships: Extra support for students spending their second year in Padova.
• Paid Thesis Internships: Monthly pay when you write your thesis inside a company, common in France and Germany.
• Erasmus+ Master Loans: Low interest loans with no collateral and up to two years before repayment starts.

Self funded students pay €4,500 per year (EU citizens) or €5,500 per year (non EU citizens).

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How to Apply:

1. Visit the PlantHealth online application form.
2. Create a new account with a username, password and email address.
3. Answer the eligibility questions. If you are in your final year, answer “Yes” to the bachelor’s degree question.
4. Fill in all ten sections of the form, including your personal details, education, language skills and referees.
5. Choose your preferred universities for the first and second year.
6. Answer the five motivation questions. Each answer can have up to 700 characters, including spaces.
7. Upload all required documents as PDF files.
8. Review everything carefully and click “Submit Application” before 1 January 2027, 00:00 CET.
9. Check your email (and spam folder) for the confirmation message.

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