Jean Monnet Scholarship supports postgraduate study or research linked to the EU acquis and is open to eligible students and university staff in Türkiye. The Jean Monnet Scholarship helps candidates specialise in EU-related fields and includes tuition and living support in many cases.
The scholarship is funded by the European Union and administered through the programme’s selection and placement processes. Applications for the 2027–2028 academic intake opened in August 2026 and selection involves administrative review and a written examination.
Jean Monnet Scholarship Benefits
- Tuition fees up to €22,000;
- living expenses based on the approved rate for the destination EU country;
- a fixed €3,500 allowance for expenses such as travel, visa and passport costs, insurance, educational materials, registration and related costs.
Jean Monnet Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible students, university staff and employees working/studying in Türkiye
- Fields related to the EU acquis
- Applicants whose proposed programme makes sense within the scholarship’s European Union specialization objective
What Can You Study?
Jean Monnet is designed for specialization related to the EU acquis, rather than unrestricted funding for any Master’s or research topic.
That can encompass fields connected with areas such as:
- EU law and institutions;
- economics and competition;
- environment and climate;
- transport;
- agriculture;
- energy;
- migration and justice;
- public administration;
- employment and social policy;
- digital and regulatory policy;
- and other areas connected with EU legislation and policy.
Your proposed programme must ultimately make sense within the scholarship’s European Union specialization objective.
How to Apply for Jean Monnet Scholarship
- Jean Monnet application is not submitted entirely online and must reach the Central Finance and Contracts Unit in Ankara in a sealed envelope (link provided in source).
- by mail;
- courier;
- hand delivery.
- Email applications are not accepted as substitutes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are the most frequently asked questions about the Jean Monnet Scholarship. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, deadlines, submission method, and what to expect during selection.
What is the Jean Monnet Scholarship?
The Jean Monnet Scholarship is an EU-funded programme offering around 170 scholarships to people studying or working in Türkiye who want to specialise in fields connected to the EU acquis. It supports eligible postgraduate study or research at institutions in the European Union while developing Türkiye–EU expertise.
Who can apply for the scholarship?
Eligible applicants include students, university staff and employees working or studying in Türkiye. The programme is aimed at candidates whose education or career intersects with European policy, law, regulation, public administration, economics, or other EU-acquis fields.
What does the scholarship cover?
The funding package covers tuition fees up to €22,000; living expenses based on the approved rate for the destination EU country; and a fixed €3,500 allowance for expenses such as travel, visa and passport costs, insurance, educational materials, registration and related costs.
Is the scholarship fully funded?
The programme is described as highly funded but not all expenses are covered without limits. Tuition support is capped at €22,000 and the scholarship provides a country-specific living allowance and a €3,500 one-time payment for additional costs.
What fields of study are eligible?
Jean Monnet is designed for specialisation related to the EU acquis rather than unrestricted topics. Eligible areas can include EU law and institutions, economics and competition, environment and climate, transport, agriculture, energy, migration and justice, public administration, employment and social policy, digital and regulatory policy, and other areas connected with EU legislation and policy.
Do I need university admission before applying?
Applicants should distinguish the scholarship competition from later placement and study programme processes. The selection procedure involves administrative eligibility review and a written examination, after which successful candidates proceed through placement and approval requirements. Admission to a university is not the same as the scholarship result.
How must I submit my application?
The Jean Monnet application is not submitted entirely online. Applications must reach the Central Finance and Contracts Unit in Ankara in a sealed envelope by mail, courier, or hand delivery. Email applications are not accepted as substitutes.
When did applications open and what is the deadline?
Applications for the Jean Monnet Scholarship opened on 27 August 2026 and the deadline to apply for the 2027–2028 intake is 27 October 2026. The application must reach the designated authority by that date.
What selection steps are involved?
The selection procedure involves an administrative eligibility review followed by a written examination. Successful candidates then proceed through the programme’s placement and approval requirements. Applicants should prepare for both administrative checks and exam assessment.
Where can I find the official application information?
The official application information and instructions are provided on the EU/EEAS programme page referenced in the article. The source link directs applicants to the EEAS delegation in Türkiye page for detailed application guidance and requirements.
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