Funding your Master of Science studies

Admission to the programme is based on a qualification-driven selection process that applies equally to self-funded (self-paying) applicants and applicants seeking Erasmus+ EMJM funding.

Applicants are encouraged to explore the various funding options that may be available to them. Candidates seeking financial support to cover all or part of their studies should consult the list of known international or national scholarship opportunities provided below. Please read the following notification regarding the procedures.

  • First, submit your application for admission to this Erasmus Mundus Master programme.

  • Upon successful selection, you will receive an academic admission letter either as an EMJM-funded student or as a self-funded student.

  • Self-funded candidates who are selected and meet the MSc admission requirements may subsequently apply for international scholarship opportunities.

Self-funded (self-payment)

All students not receiving an Erasmus+ EMJM scholarship within the CDE programme are considered as self-funded. This includes everyone either funding their own studies (self-payment through savings or work), getting financial assistance from family or friends, beneficiaries of scholarships other than E+ EMJM, taking out a student loan, employer sponsorship, etc.

Erasmus+ full scholarship

Erasmus+ Erasmus Mundus Joint Master (EMJM) scholarships per edition starting in October 2024. Erasmus+ student scholarships are awarded based on the CDE programme’s application criteria to outstanding students.

Fee waiver for participation costs

A fee waiver for participation costs shall be provided to selected self-funded candidates, the fee waiver includes free participation in all classes, exams and graduation. However, all other costs related to the study programme are to be borne by the student: travel, visa, accommodation, living costs and Austrian Student Union fee (EU ~25,- per semester).

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES other than Erasmus+ EMJM

The information on “other funding opportunities” provided below is for indicative purposes only and is offered without guarantee regarding accuracy or currency. It is the candidate’s responsibility to independently investigate these opportunities. Please note that most grants do not cover the full duration of the programme and typically provide only partial funding.

Tips for Applying

Review eligibility requirements early, as most fellowships have application deadlines several months before programmes begin. Prepare a strong personal statement and obtain high-quality letters of recommendation; if available, include your EMJM admission letter. Tailor each application to align with the fellowship’s objectives, such as leadership, diversity, or research excellence. In addition to major funding programmes, consider regional and smaller foundation funding opportunities. Explore and secure e.g. financial support options in Austria for Year 1, and investigate funding opportunities in France and Czechia for Year 2.

There may be no single way to finance your Copernicus Master in Digital Earth studies. Therefore, check all available funding options and pick the combination that matches your needs. Fellowships might be open worldwide or for nationals of the specified country, be aware, your home country might also offer individual fellowships for studies abroad, contact your national Ministry of Education or a similar organisation or agency for more information.

  • OEAD information on scholarship or a research grant for Austria – www.grants.at – Austrian database for scholarships and research grants
  • One-World Scholarship Programme (students from Africa, Asia and Latin America at universities in Salzburg, partial scholarship for one semester)
  • ASEA Uninet offers scholarships, funding, and awards to affiliates of ASEA-UNINET member institutions, including to students, graduates, and researchers.

  • Campus France, scholarships for foreign students
  • France Excellence Europa (2025) Developed by the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, the “France Excellence Europa” scholarship program allows students from 26 European Union countries to obtain scholarships to study at the Master’s level in a French institution of higher education.

Currently the Czech Republic does not provide any funding opportunities for Master’s programmes.

Studierende aus Deutschland, die an einem Erasmus Mundus-Masterstudiengang ohne EU-Stipendium teilnehmen, und ihren Masterabschluss vollständig im Ausland erwerben wollen (ohne Aufenthalt an einer Hochschule in Deutschland), können sich ggf. um ein Stipendium für ein Masterstudium im Ausland bewerben.

  • Indonesia government scholarship opportunities for higher education from the Indonesia Endowment Fund for Education Agency (LPDP) in 2026.
  • PhilSA Advanced Degrees for Accelerating Strategic Space R&D and Applications (PhilSA AD ASTRA) Scholarships Program for Filipinos. Applications are accepted throughout the year. For more information, click here.
  • EU Copernicus Philippines Master Scholarship a candidate may contact the programme, if they still provide funding.
  • Pakistan grants – currently only for students from Pakistan for a doctoral programme in Austria.

The Aga Khan Foundation’s International Scholarship Programme (AKF ISP) is an opportunity for outstanding scholars from selected countries, who have no other means of financing their studies, to pursue postgraduate education. Established in 1969 by His Late Highness Aga Khan IV, the AKF ISP has supported more than 1,500 students to date.

Award recipients are selected through a global, annual, and competitive application process. The next cycle will open in January 2026. More information: International Scholarships – AKDN

OFID sponsors outstanding young students from developing countries through graduate studies in a development-related discipline. OFID awards its scholarships to qualified applicants who have obtained or are on the verge of completing their undergraduate degree and who wish to study for a Master’s degree. 

​Applicants must be from a developing country (except OFID Member Countries), and he/she must first obtain admission to pursue a Master’s degree studies in a relevant field of development, from any recognized university/college in the world.  More info: www.ofid.org

Taiwanese Ministry of Education (MoE) will be offering national scholarships to Taiwanese master students who are academically admitted to the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master programmes. You are requested to submit your scholarship application using the following platform: https://www.scholarship.moe.gov.tw/eu  ​

The Programme Board strongly advises securing funding for the full duration of the study programme. Balancing a part-time job alongside the rigorous demands of an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s over two academic years is likely to be very challenging.

latest update: January 21, 2026