The GOALS International Masters Scholarship is a fully funded Erasmus Mundus program sponsored by the European Union. It provides complete financial coverage including tuition fees, travel and visa expenses, and a monthly living stipend of €1400.
The scholarship allows selected students to study across multiple European countries through a joint Master’s degree focused on sport governance, administration, and management.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Countries: France | Portugal | Lithuania | Poland | Luxembourg
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | €1400 Monthly Stipend | Travel and Visa Costs
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: February 22, 2026
Scholarship Details
The GOALS (Governance and Administration of Leisure and Sports) Master’s program is a two-year Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Degree taught entirely in English and valued at 120 ECTS. It is jointly delivered by five leading European institutions: the University of Lille (France), the University of Lisbon (Portugal), Mykolas Romeris University (Lithuania), Nicolaus Copernicus University (Poland), and LUNEX University (Luxembourg).
The program equips students with professional and academic expertise in sport management and prepares them for global careers within the sports sector. Graduates gain a strong foundation in governance, leadership, administration, and the management of sports organizations.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Erasmus Mundus GOALS Scholarship 2026, applicants must:
- Hold a Higher Education undergraduate degree (Bachelor’s, Licence, or 180 ECTS equivalent)
- Final-year students may submit an official enrollment certificate
- Demonstrate English language proficiency
- Possess a background in one of the following fields:
- Sport management (e.g., sociology, marketing, communication, finance, economics, event management)
- Management/business administration (e.g., marketing, communication, finance, economics, event management)
- Sport studies (e.g., physical education, coaching, fitness, wellness)
Scholarship Benefits
Successful beneficiaries of the GOALS Erasmus Mundus Scholarship will receive:
- €1400 monthly stipend for 18 months (totaling €25,200)
- Full tuition/participation fee waiver
- Coverage for travel, accommodation, visa costs, and other living expenses
Required Documents
Candidates must prepare and upload the following items:
- Bachelor’s Degree Certificate
- Academic Transcript
- Curriculum Vitae (Europass Format)
- English Language Certificate
- Identification Document
- Recommendation Letters
How to Apply
To apply for the GOALS International Masters Scholarship 2026, applicants should:
- Visit the scholarship website.
- Complete the online application form in English and upload all required documents.
- After submission, an automatic confirmation email will be sent (check spam if needed).
- A preliminary evaluation will be conducted, after which shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.
- All partner universities will review and score applications across each selection criterion from very poor to outstanding.
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