Call Wilfried Martens Scholarship 2020-2021
1 Aim of the Fund
In order to conserve,
spread and deepen Wilfried Martens’ European political heritage and
ideas, Mrs Miet Smet-Martens, the European People’s Party and his Alma
Mater have established in December 2014 the KU Leuven Wilfried Martens
Fund.
The Fund supports academic
education and research activities and projects focused on the themes
that were dear to Wilfried Martens during his European political career,
such as the EU’s institutional architecture, its neighbourhood policy
and the development of European parties and foundations. The Fund also
pays attention to the relationship between politics and religion, the
dialogue between religions, and to the European aspirations of the
countries of the Western Balkans and the Eastern Partnership.
2 Scholarship
The Fund establishes the
‘Wilfried Martens Scholarship’ for students from non-EU Member States
allowing them to follow the Master of European Politics and Policies at
KU Leuven during the academic year 2020-2021 (September-June). Students
that are eligible and who wish to study an English taught one year
master degree at the KU Leuven are invited to apply for the scholarship.
2.1 Who can apply
Applicants are only deemed eligible if the following criteria are met:
•Applicants
from all provinces and regions of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus,
Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North
Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Kosovo.
•Applicants must have a 4 Year University Degree (3 year Bachelors + 1 year Masters) or (4 year Bachelors of 240 ECTS Credits):
oAccepted
degrees are in the fields of Political Science, Sociology, Law,
Economics or Contemporary European History. For a complete list: see
Rules of procedure1.2 .
oDegree grade achieved should be 'cum laude' ('honours' / 'distinction' / Upper Second Class / 3.5 GPA).
•Applicants
whose native language is not English are required to prove that they
are a C-level on the Common Framework of Reference level of the Council
of Europe. The MEPP programme only accepts two tests as valid:
oTOEFL: minimum 600 pt. (paper-based test), 250 pt. (computer-based test) or 100 pt. (internet-based test)
oIELTS: minimum band 7.0-7.5
oFor
students whose undergraduate or previous studies have been completely
in English (for four years), copies of transcripts and diplomas can act
as proof of English proficiency.
2.2 Procedure
Applications have to be submitted online through the
website of the KU Leuven Admissions Office. The file consists primarily of the
application form and other relevant documents to be uploaded onto the
online application file:
•PDF scans of the original university diploma(s)
•PDF
scans of the original transcripts of academic records. If these
documents are not in English, Dutch, French, or German, please arrange
for these documents to be translated by a registered translator. These
documents must also be certified by the educational institution that
issues them or by a national authority.
•An
official explanation of the grading system used in the academic
institution(s) where the student pursued his/her graduate studies;
•Proof of proficiency in English (i.e. TOEFL or IELTS);
•Motivation
letter (+/- 2 pages) regarding your application for the Master of
European Politics and Policies and (as a conditio sine que non) why
applying for the Wilfried Martens Scholarship;
•Scan of passport/ID.
2.3 Timing
•15 March 2020: deadline for submission of the application
•March-April 2020: intake interview with the jury
•April-May 2020: the scholarship is awarded
2.4 Scholarship
The Scholarship includes:
•Monthly paid (September-June) living expenses
•Tuition Fee
•Affiliation with a Belgian Health Insurance Company
•Third Party Liability Insurance
2.5 More information
Before applying please read carefully the Scholarship’s rules of procedure at the
Fund’s webpage.