Fifty-three Filipino students will soon leave for Europe to pursue their Master’s and PhD studies after receiving scholarships under the European Union’s Erasmus+ Programme, one of the world’s leading academic mobility and scholarship initiatives.
The scholars will be hosted by universities across different EU member states, with many of them studying in more than one country during their programme. Erasmus+ is structured to give students access to world-class academic expertise while also allowing them to experience Europe’s cultural diversity and multilingual environment.
At the official send-off ceremony in Manila, European Union Delegation Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Frederic Grillet congratulated the awardees and called on them to become “ambassadors of goodwill and agents of change,” noting that their experience will help deepen the partnership between the EU and the Philippines. He also urged them to contribute their knowledge and perspectives to the country after completing their studies abroad.
This year’s ceremony was organized by the EU Delegation to the Philippines in collaboration with Campus Erasmus, the alumni network of Erasmus+ scholars from the Philippines.
The Erasmus+ Programme provides Filipino students with the opportunity to study, live, and integrate into European society for one to two years while gaining exposure to innovative learning systems and global perspectives. Since its establishment (previously known as Erasmus Mundus), Erasmus+ has supported thousands of scholars worldwide, with Filipinos consistently among its successful beneficiaries.
Through this programme, the EU reinforces its commitment to education, cultural exchange, and people-to-people connectivity, strengthening the enduring relationship between Europe and the Philippines.
