DHAKA, Sept 11, 2022 (BSS) - The European Union (EU) in Bangladesh today launched the Erasmus+ Scholarship Roadshow 2022 to inform Bangladeshi potential students about the Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarship.
 
Ambassador and Head of the EU Delegation to Bangladesh Charles Whiteley officially inaugurated the roadshow at an 'Information Session on Erasmus+ Opportunities' organized by the EU at the American International University in Bangladesh (AIUB) here, said a press release.
 
The session covers various opportunities under Erasmus+, including the Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (EMJM) programme, which offers fully-funded scholarships and the beneficiaries are awarded a joint, double degree, or multiple degrees, upon graduation.
 
The roadshow will take place at 13 public and private universities across the country by September 27 next while another 'Information Session on Erasmus+ Opportunities' will be held at the University of Rajshahi on 26th September.
 
Detailed information regarding the 'Erasmus+' programme is available on the website https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/ and the facebook page of European Delegation in Bangladesh https://www.facebook.com/EUinBangladesh.
 
EU Ambassador Charles Whiteley said, "A flagship programme like Erasmus+, with a strong external dimension that aims to promote people-to-people exchanges, can and should be a game-changer".
 
The new, larger programme for the period 2021-2027 has an increased budget of ?26.2 billion, he said, adding that it enables the EU to support new initiatives and attract an even greater number of participants.
 
"Worldwide and in Bangladesh, the demand for highly skilled, socially engaged people is increasing. We are proud to contribute to Bangladesh's future through the Erasmus+ scholarships. Erasmus+ helps the Bangladeshi beneficiaries to build resilience, adapt to the changing global environment, seize new opportunities and be the connector between Europe and Bangladesh,'' the EU Delegation head said.
 
Bangladesh, however, secured third position this year in terms of the number of awarded EMJM scholarships since 152 Bangladeshi students have received the scholarship to study in various European cities for completing a Master's degree in areas like data science, engineering, climate change, gender studies, circular economy, public health, public policy, and human rights.