The GOALS International Masters Scholarship is a fully funded Erasmus Mundus opportunity sponsored by the European Union. It covers tuition fees, travel and visa expenses, and provides a €1400 monthly stipend to support living costs during the program.
Scholarship Overview
GOALS (Governance and Administration of Leisure and Sports) is a two-year, English-taught Master’s program (120 ECTS) delivered jointly by five European universities:
* University of Lille (France)
* University of Lisbon (Portugal)
* Mykolas Romeris University (Lithuania)
* Nicolaus Copernicus University (Poland)
* International University of Health, Exercise & Sports – LUNEX (Luxembourg)
The program equips students with the knowledge and skills needed for careers in sports management, sports governance, leisure administration, and related fields.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the Erasmus Mundus GOALS Scholarship, applicants must:
* Hold a Higher Education undergraduate degree (Bachelor/Licence/180 ECTS) or equivalent qualification
* Students in their final undergraduate year may apply with an official proof of enrollment
* Demonstrate required English language proficiency
* Have an academic background in one of the following areas:
- Sport Management (sport sociology, marketing, communication, finance, economics, event management)
- Management/Business Administration (sociology, marketing, communication, finance, economics, event management)
- Sport Studies (physical education, coaching, fitness, sport & wellness)
Benefits of the GOALS International Masters Scholarship 2026
* €1400 monthly stipend for 18 months (totaling €25,200)
* Waiver of participation fees
* Coverage of travel, accommodation, visa, and other living costs
* Access to top-tier European institutions and international mobility opportunities
Required Documents
Applicants must prepare the following:
* Bachelor’s Degree Certificate
* Academic Transcript
* Europass-format CV
* English Language Proficiency Certificate
* Valid Identification Document
* Recommendation Letters
How to Apply
1. Visit the scholarship website
2. Complete the online application form in English and upload all required documents.
3. After submission, you will receive an automatic email acknowledgment (check your spam folder if necessary).
4. Applications are reviewed and ranked; shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.
5. All partner universities evaluate each file and score applicants according to the selection criteria.
Application Deadline
February 22, 2026
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