The Erasmus Mundus Joint Master of Arts in Sports Ethics and Integrity (MAiSI) Scholarship is available for the 2026–2027 academic year at KU Leuven, one of the most prominent research universities in Europe. Through this program, KU Leuven, which is well-known throughout the world for its academic brilliance, inventiveness, and international cooperation, collaborates with top European universities to develop moral leaders in the sports industry.
This fully financed master’s fellowship is a component of the European Commission-backed Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s program, which gives students from all over the world the opportunity to study in many European nations. The curriculum prepares graduates for leadership positions in sports governance, policy, and administration by emphasizing integrity, transparency, and ethics within international sports organizations.
The MAiSI Scholarship 2026–2027 offers students who are dedicated to advancing moral leadership in international sports a special chance. The program prepares graduates for influential jobs in academia, policy-making, and sports organizations with extensive financial support, a top-notch European education, and priceless cross-cultural experience.
Host Country: Belgium
University: KU Leuven
Opportunity Type: Masters
Subject: Sports, Ethics, Arts
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must hold a Bachelor’s degree (any discipline is accepted due to the program’s interdisciplinary nature).
- Must provide proof of English language proficiency, unless the previous degree was completed in English in one of the following countries:
- Australia
- Canada (English-speaking regions)
- Ireland
- New Zealand
- United Kingdom
- United States of America
- Must submit all required documents and meet the academic and language criteria specified in the MAiSI Programme Guide.
Benefits:
- For the duration of the program, there will be no tuition fees.
- €1,400 per month as a stipend for living expenses.
- Depending on the participant’s location, a travel allowance may be given.
- complete insurance coverage throughout the duration of the program.
- opportunity to attend partner universities in several European nations.
- access to cutting-edge research facilities and global professional networks.
Required Documents
- Completed application form
- Bachelor’s degree certificate
- Proof of English language proficiency (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL)
- Two recommendation letters, including at least one academic reference
- Motivation letter and curriculum vitae (CV)
Deadline: 01 February 2026
