Is ACES-STAR open now?
The 2026 round is closed; the official site says to return in October for 2027 updates.
What did the full scholarship cover?
Tuition, insurance and €1,400 per month toward living, travel and relocation.
Can Pakistanis get the full scholarship?
For 2026, Pakistan was excluded from full scholarship funding but fee-waiver support was available. The 2027 rule must be checked.
What English score is required?
IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component, unless exempt.
What did this scholarship historically cover?
These benefits belong to an earlier verified programme cycle and must be reconfirmed if a new call opens.
Two-year joint aquaculture master across Scotland, Greece and France.
Other verified benefits
2026 full scholarship: tuition and insurance plus €1,400/month toward living, travel and relocation. Fee-waiver places covered tuition and insurance.
Costs not confirmed or not covered
For 2026, Pakistan was excluded from full Erasmus Mundus scholarship funding due to programme funding restrictions, though fee-waiver scholarships were available.
Who is eligible to apply?
Relevant honours bachelor or equivalent in biological/environmental sciences with dissertation component and required English.
Scholarship availability and Pakistan funding restrictions must be reverified for 2027.
Eligible countries
Worldwide applicants; full-scholarship country restrictions can apply by intake.
Language requirements
IELTS Academic 6.5 overall, minimum 6.0 each component, unless exempt.
Which documents should you prepare?
- CV or résumé
- Degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- Motivation letter
- Two reference letters
- English test certificate
- Passport/ID
What should you do next?
- Return to the official ACES site in October.
- Check 2027 scholarship-country rules.
- Prepare degree, transcript, motivation, references, passport and English evidence.
- Apply through the official portal.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the ACES-STAR scholarship?
For 2026, full Erasmus Mundus awards covered tuition and insurance and paid €1,400 per month toward living, travel and relocation.
Can Pakistanis apply?
Yes to the programme, but 2026 full-scholarship funding was restricted for Pakistan; recheck 2027 rules.