Digital4Business Scholarships Call – Joint European Master’s in Advanced Digital Technologies for Business (September 2026 Intake)
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Under Task 4.1 of the Grant Agreement, 100 scholarships will be offered for the September 2026 intake, targeting learners facing socioeconomic barriers, underrepresentation in STEM, or geographic disparities. Alongside the free September 2026 intake, this scholarship scheme serves as a structured inclusion mechanism to ensure vulnerable groups are prioritised and supported. Scholarships are awarded based on eligibility criteria and evaluation under the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) framework, rather than academic merit, ensuring fair access for those facing barriers in traditional admissions. They also provide fully funded, industry-recognised certifications to enhance skills and employability in line with labour market needs. Overall, the scheme supports diversity, reduces inequalities, and advances digital skills development across Europe.
Beneficiary & submission
To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must:
- Meet the eligibility criteria as specified in the application form from the Digital4Business website.
- Meet the award criteria and scoring requirements.
- Comply with all requirements set out in this document
- Submit all required documentation as specified above.
Candidates will be required to provide the following documentation:
- Application form – Apply Now
- Motivation statement
- Passport or national ID – EDI required documentation:
- Medical certificate or official status proof – for persons with disabilities
- Signed self-declarations – for first-generation student.
- Proof of low-income (country official documents that prove the applicant receives public benefits or has been declared low income by a national authority – for e.g. certificate of social assistance, certificate of housing support, food vouchers, free school meals etc.) – for low-income applicants.
- Unemployment certificate or registration from a national agency – for unemployed applicants o Academic transcript or proof indicating study/ work in STEM/Tech field – for Woman in male- dominated field (Tech/STEM).
- Other supporting documentation as appropriate to demonstrate eligibility. The application form will explain these documentation requirements in more detail depending on your personal circumstances.
Further information
As a major Digital Europe Programme project, Digital4Business has launched a Joint Professional Master’s in Advanced Digital Technologies for Business. Accredited jointly at European level, the Master’s is designed and delivered fully online by four leading European higher education institutions: National College of Ireland (IE), Alma Mater Studiorum Università di Bologna (IT), Linköpings Universitet (SE), and Universidade Nova de Lisboa (PT) with close collaboration with industry partners.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER This call (as well as the financial support that will be provided through it) is NOT an EU action. This call is launched solely by Digital4Business consortium (D4B). The financial support to the selected successful applicants will be provided directly by the Digital4Business consortium in its own name and under its own responsibility. D4B’s own responsibility includes the preparation and drafting of this call as well as the selection of successful applicants that will receive the said financial support. The publication of this call in the EU Funding & Tenders Portal is made solely for information purposes with the aim to increase the visibility of this call to the general public, including to potential applicants (i.e. students). The said publication shall not be construed as direct or indirect approval of the content and conditions of this call by the relevant EU authorities or as any form of waiver from the above-described responsibility of D4B.