More than 100 Bangladeshi students have been selected to study in numerous European cities for master’s degrees in different areas under the European Union’s Erasmus Mundus scholarship this year.
The 139 students will study different subjects, including environmental sciences, research, engineering, gender studies, economics, health, IT, law and development studies, under the program.
The knowledge gained will have far-reaching applicability in Bangladesh and contribute to making progress towards the 2030 Agenda and its SDGs, said an EU press release.
Ambassador Rensje Teerink, head of the EU delegation to Bangladesh, together with the EU member states’ ambassadors and representatives, hosted a virtual Erasmus+ pre-departure event on Wednesday for the 139 Bangladeshi students who are to benefit from the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree scholarship under the Erasmus+ program.
It is the most prestigious study program that the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree has to offer. Full-degree scholarships are funded and the beneficiaries are awarded a joint, double degree — or multiple degrees — upon their graduation.
It is a true investment in the future of a young person and a reflection of the European idea, the media release read.
Ambassador Teerink said: "Despite Covid-19, we still live in a globalized world and a flagship program like Erasmus+, with a strong external dimension that aims to promote people-to-people exchanges, can and should be a game-changer.”
She continued: “Worldwide and in Bangladesh, demand for highly-skilled, socially engaged people is increasing. Driven by digital technology, jobs are becoming more flexible and complex.
“The capacity of people to be entrepreneurial, think autonomously and creatively, and be resilient are more crucial than ever. Erasmus+ helps its beneficiaries build resilience, adapt to the changing global environment, seize new opportunities and make the most of their talents."
The event was made possible due to the active participation of the Erasmus Mundus Students and Alumni Association (EMA).