How to apply for the ERASMUS scholarship

The ERASMUS scholarship, also known as the 'European Community Action Plan for the Mobility of University Students', is the help that different public administrations offer to university students and professors within the State of the European Union in order to improve the quality and strengthen the higher education of their studies. In short, it is a small financial aid that the University offers to facilitate the mobility of students . This scholarship is part of the Socrates program, where we also find the Comenius, Leonardo da Vinci and Grundtvig financial aid .

Requirements

In order to submit your application for the ERASMUS scholarship, you must meet the following requirements: 1. Be enrolled in the University during the current year and do the following.2. Having passed, at the time of departure, the name of credits equivalent to the first year of the diploma, engineering, degree or degree. Have European residence.4. Not having previously participated in the ERASMUS program .5. Prove the coverage of medical insurance and civil liability.

The language level

When granting ERASMUS scholarships, the University organization takes into account the level of language that the applicant presents. Keep in mind that, once you reach the desired destination, not only will you have to communicate fluently, but you will have to perform exams and tests that you must pass. In the case of the Autonomous University of Barcelona, ​​the language tests are carried out two months before opening the ERASMUS call and have a price of € 63.23.

Presentation of the request

Normally, the application is usually presented between October and November, but this fact varies depending on the University. To know which process you should follow, go to the secretary of your faculty and ask about the paperwork. We recommend that you arm yourself with patience because you may take into account the average grade of your academic course and even demonstrate the language of the country you wish to go to.

Economic endowment

Students benefiting from the ERASMUS scholarship will receive the aid in two different bank transfers: the first, after leaving (end of November or March) for an amount of approximately 70% total awarded. To access the first transfer you must have signed the grant contract, have collected the scholarship credential and have filled in the bank data section. The second transfer, with the remaining amount, is made when the student returns and provides the documentation of their final stay, signed by the faculty of destination.Normally the help is about € 105 per month of stay.

Additional financial aid

All students benefiting from ERASMUS will receive support from the Ministry of Education of 172 euros for a maximum period of 8 months. On the other hand, in Catalonia you can enjoy the AGAUR scholarships, which offer € 200 per month during, maximum, 6 months.