FilmMemory Erasmus Mundus Joint Master (EMJM) Scholarship 2026, a fully funded, prestigious Joint Master of Arts in European Film Heritage, History, and Cultures, available for the 2026–2027 academic cohort. This opportunity is open to international students who want to study cinema not just as art, but as heritage, history, industry, and future cultural memory—across multiple European countries.
This article explains what the FilmMemory EMJM Scholarship is, who it is for, what it offers, how candidates are selected, and why this program is considered one of Europe’s most unique film-focused master’s degrees. If you are passionate about film history, archives, curation, preservation, or critical film analysis, this scholarship could define your academic and professional trajectory.
What Type of Opportunity Is This?
The FilmMemory EMJM Scholarship is a fully funded Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Degree supported by the European Union. It allows selected students to pursue a two-year Master of Arts while studying in multiple European countries, learning directly from leading film historians, archivists, curators, and cultural institutions. The program combines theory, practice, mobility, and a final creative or research-based graduation project.
What Does the FilmMemory EMJM Scholarship Offer?
Selected scholarship holders receive a comprehensive funding package designed to remove financial barriers to studying in Europe. The scholarship typically covers full tuition fees, a monthly living allowance, travel and relocation support, and insurance coverage for the duration of the program. Beyond funding, scholars gain structured mobility across European universities, access to archives and heritage institutions, and professional-level training in film heritage, curation, preservation, and critical analysis.
Eligibility Checks for FilmMemory EMJM Scholarship 2026
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent EQF Level 6 qualification) in Film Studies, Audio-visual Arts, Communication Studies, Arts, History, Cultural Studies, Archival Studies, Heritage Studies, Museology, or closely related disciplines. Degrees from other fields may be considered if the applicant demonstrates strong relevance through their academic background, portfolio, and selection assignment.
Candidates in the final year of their bachelor’s degree may apply, provided they graduate no later than 31 August 2026. Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency at CEFR B2 level, proven through accepted tests such as IELTS, TOEFL iBT, Cambridge English qualifications, Duolingo English Test, or by holding a degree from an English-taught program in eligible English-speaking countries. Medium of Instruction certificates are not accepted.
Applicants must also submit a motivation video, a preliminary graduation project proposal, and complete one selection assignment (written essay, audio-visual essay, or film-based data analytics project). A digital portfolio is optional but recommended for candidates with relevant creative or academic work.
Apply: https://filmmemory.eu/application/call-for-applicants
Application Deadline
The last date to apply for the FilmMemory Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Scholarship 2026 is 20 January 2026 at 11:59 PM (CET). Only complete applications submitted before this deadline will be considered. The program admits a maximum of 24 students per intake, making early and well-prepared applications essential.