Children’s literature does not sound like the subject that earns you a fully funded European scholarship.
It is. The CLMCE Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Children’s Literature, Media and Cultural Entrepreneurship is now open for its 2027 intake. This is a two-year fully funded program that places students at the University of Glasgow, Aarhus University in Denmark and a third European institution of their choosing.
Published On: 6 October 2026
The scholarship pays €1400 every month for 24 months. Tuition is covered in full. Travel insurance is included. Total scholarship value reaches up to €33600. CLMCE Scholarship deadline is 22 January 2027.
Details About the Erasmus Mundus CLMCE Scholarship
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Program | Erasmus Mundus CLMCE Joint Master |
| Focus | Children’s Literature Media Cultural Entrepreneurship |
| Duration | 24 months (120 ECTS) |
| Language | English throughout |
| Monthly scholarship | €1400 for 24 months |
| Total scholarship value | Up to €33600 |
| Tuition | Fully covered |
| Scholarship deadline | 22 January 2027 13:00 UK time |
| Self-funded deadline EU/International | 8 July 2027 |
| Self-funded deadline UK | 24 August 2027 |
Partner universities
- University of Glasgow in the UK
- University of Aarhus in Denmark
- University of Tilburg in Netherlands
- University of Nantes in France
- University of Wrocław in Poland
What the Program Actually Studies
Children’s literature covers much more than just reading and studying books.
The CLMCE programme combines:
- Literary criticism
- Media analysis
- Cultural studies
- Publishing
- Entrepreneurship
Students learn how children’s and young adult books and media work in different cultural settings.
The programme also teaches practical skills for working with or creating organizations that produce, publish, distribute, or study children’s culture.
It is not only an academic programme.
In the second year, students complete a placement with a professional organization, such as:
- A publishing company
- Library
- Media organization
- Cultural institution
Students may also join optional summer schools at the University of British Columbia in Canada or German partner universities.
These summer schools can provide extra learning in areas such as publishing and digital media, but they are optional and do not count as formal programme credits.
Graduates can work in areas such as:
- Publishing
- Education
- Media production
- NGOs
- Cultural institutions
- Independent creative businesses
Because the programme combines several fields, it can lead to more career options than the name “Children’s Literature” might suggest.
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Study Path and Mobility
Year 1: Glasgow and Aarhus
The first year combines study at the University of Glasgow in the UK and Aarhus University in Denmark. Core modules cover children’s literature media texts cultural entrepreneurship critical enquiry and research methodology.
Year 2: Your Specialization
The second year moves to one of three partner institutions each offering a distinct academic direction:
| University | Country | Specialization |
|---|---|---|
| Tilburg University | Netherlands | Film culture and cultural management |
| Nantes University | France | Translation studies European cultural contexts |
| University of Wrocław | Poland | Advanced literary and cultural studies |
Students rank their preferences during the application. Preferred destinations are not guaranteed. Placement depends on academic profile, program capacity and consortium allocation.
The final semester focuses on research and dissertation work at the Year 2 institution with potential for a work placement alongside academic completion.
CLMCE Erasmus Mundus Scholarship
- €1,400 per month scholarship with up to €33,600 in total funding.
- An advance payment may be available, but it will be deducted from the total scholarship amount.
- Up to 90 scholarships are available across multiple intakes, not only the 2027 intake.
- Travel, visa, and accommodation costs are also covered.
- Students who have already received an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master (EMJM) scholarship are not eligible to receive another EMJM scholarship.
Eligibility Requirements
Academic qualification
An upper-second-class honours degree or international equivalent in an accepted subject area. Relevant fields include:
- English, modern languages, literature, history
- Film and media within arts and humanities
- Childhood studies, anthropology, sociology
- Library and information studies
- Arts and humanities education
English language proficiency
IELTS Academic is one accepted route — 6.5 overall with each component at least 6.0. Alternatives include:
- TOEFL at equivalent level
- Duolingo 120 overall, writing 120, other components at least 110
- Qualifying degrees from majority-English-speaking countries under Glasgow’s specific conditions
- UK university overseas campus degrees under Glasgow’s conditions
Application Deadlines
| Applicant Type | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Scholarship applicants | 22 January 2027 13:00 UK time |
| Self-funded EU/International | 8 July 2027 23:59 UK time |
| Self-funded UK applicants | 24 August 2027 23:59 UK time |
The scholarship deadline is the one that matters most. Missing the January date means waiting another full year or paying fees yourself.
How to Apply for Erasmus Mundus CLMCE Scholarship 2027
- Download the 2027 scholarship application form from the official CLMCE application instructions page. Complete it and convert to PDF.
- Prepare all required documents including:
- Bachelor’s degree certificate and transcripts with English translations
- CV
- Passport copy
- English language evidence
- Two signed and dated reference letters
- One academic the second may be academic or professional.
- Go to the University of Glasgow’s online application portal. Select CLMCE for September 2027 entry and rank your specialization preferences.
- Upload all documents including the completed scholarship form. Submit before the scholarship deadline.
- Final-year students who have not yet graduated may submit pending final degree documents later but English language evidence must be in place by the scholarship deadline.
Scholarship results are expected in April 2027.
