Wilfried Martens Scholarship and Reference File Download Link
https://eu2.contabostorage.com/00f3241116844f24b628f46d81abb929:st1/folder10/10151/1656608401_call_wilfried_martens_fund_scholarship_2022_2023.pdf
2026-06-02 19:20:10 - Admin
<style> body { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0; padding: 0 1rem; line-height: 1.6; color: #333; background-color: #fafafa; } header { background-color: #004080; color: #fff; padding: 1.5rem 1rem; text-align: center; } h1 { margin: 0; font-size: 2rem; } nav { margin: 1rem 0; text-align: center; } nav a { margin: 0 0.8rem; color: #004080; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; } main { max-width: 800px; margin: 2rem auto; background: #fff; padding: 2rem; box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); } h2 { color: #004080; margin-top: 1.5rem; } ul { margin-left: 1.5rem; } a { color: #0066cc; } .button { display: inline-block; margin-top: 1rem; padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem; background-color: #004080; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; } </style><header> <h1>Wilfried Martens Scholarship</h1></header><nav> <a href="#overview">Overview</a> <a href="#eligibility">Eligibility</a> <a href="#benefits">Benefits</a> <a href="#application">Application</a> <a href="#contact">Contact</a></nav><main> <section id="overview"> <h2>What is the Wilfried Martens Scholarship?</h2> <p>The Wilfried Martens Scholarship (WMS) is a prestigious award funded by the European Parliament and the European Commission. It recognises excellent students from nonEU countries who wish to pursue a masters degree at a recognised European university. The programme is named after Wilfried Martens, former President of the European Peoples Party, who strongly supported European integration and educational mobility.</p> <p>Each year up to 30 scholarships are granted. Recipients become part of a network of young leaders committed to strengthening ties between Europe and their home regions, while gaining academic, professional and intercultural experience.</p> </section> <section id="eligibility"> <h2>Eligibility Criteria</h2> <p>To be considered for a WMS, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:</p> <ul> <li>Hold a bachelors degree (or equivalent) awarded no more than 12 months before the start of the masters programme.</li> <li>Be a citizen of a nonEU/EEA country that is a signatory of the European Unions International Cooperation Agreement.</li> <li>Demonstrate a solid academic record (minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 or equivalent).</li> <li>Show proficiency in the language of instruction (English, French, German, Dutch or the language of the chosen programme).</li> <li>Commit to returning to the home country after completing the study, contributing to its development.</li> <li>Be under 35 years of age at the time of application.</li> </ul> <p>Applicants with professional experience, especially in public policy, international relations, economics, or law, are given special consideration.</p> </section> <section id="benefits"> <h2>What the Scholarship Covers</h2> <p>The Wilfried Martens Scholarship provides a comprehensive support package, which typically includes:</p> <ul> <li>Full tuition fees for the entire masters programme.</li> <li>A monthly stipend covering living expenses (approximately 1,0001,200 depending on the host country).</li> <li>Travel allowance for a roundtrip flight to Europe.</li> <li>Health insurance for the duration of the studies.</li> <li>Optional contribution toward accommodation costs.</li> </ul> <p>In addition to financial support, scholars gain access to:</p> <ul> <li>A mentorship programme pairing them with senior EU officials or academics.</li> <li>Networking events, workshops and conferences organised by the European Parliament.</li> <li>Opportunities for internships within EU institutions during summer breaks.</li> </ul> </section> <section id="application"> <h2>How to Apply</h2> <p>The application process is competitive and consists of several stages:</p> <ol> <li><strong>Online Registration:</strong> Create an account on the official WMS portal and upload a scanned copy of your passport.</li> <li><strong>Academic Documents:</strong> Submit transcripts, degree certificates and proof of language proficiency.</li> <li><strong>Motivation Letter:</strong> Write a 1,000word essay explaining why you want to study the chosen programme, how it aligns with your career goals, and how you plan to contribute to your country after graduation.</li> <li><strong>Reference Letters:</strong> Provide two academic or professional references.</li> <li><strong>Programme Choice:</strong> Select a masters programme that is approved by the WMS committee. A list of eligible programmes is available on the website.</li> <li><strong>Interview:</strong> Shortlisted candidates are invited to a video interview with the selection panel.</li> </ol> <p>All documents must be submitted in English (or the language of the programme) and the deadline is usually 15April for the academic year beginning in September.</p> <a class="button" href="https://www.wilfriedmartensscholarship.eu/apply">Start Your Application</a> </section> <section id="contact"> <h2>Contact & Further Information</h2> <p>If you have questions about eligibility, programme selection or the application timeline, please reach out to the WMS support team:</p> <ul> <li>Email: <a href="mailto:wms@europarl.europa.eu">wms@europarl.europa.eu</a></li> <li>Phone: +32 2 284 65 00 (Belgium)</li> <li>Address: European Parliament, Rue de la Loi / Wetstraat 200, 1047 Brussels, Belgium</li> </ul> <p>Additional resources:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.wilfriedmartensscholarship.eu/faqs">Frequently Asked Questions</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.wilfriedmartensscholarship.eu/alumni">Alumni Stories</a></li> <li><a href="https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/scholarships">EU Funding & Scholarships Overview</a></li> </ul> </section></main>