Master in Strategic Project Management European Scholarship

Erasmus Mundus scholarships are available to applicants of exceptional merit from all countries. You must be a gradute before the application deadline in January. We won't accept application documents after the deadline. There are two types of scholarship offered by the European Commission.The deadline for applications is Sunday 6th January 2013, 23:00hrs GMT. The results will be communicated from February onwards.

How to Apply

All applications for admission onto the Master in Strategic Project Management European (SPME) programme should be made via the Heriot-Watt University online application system (Strategic Project Management (European Masters), MSc programme). Please note all applications are processed through the Heriot-Watt University online application system and must be submitted by the stated deadlines. All accompanying documentation must also be submitted by the relevant deadlines stated below.
Application Documentation

For consideration, all applications must be complete, in English, and accompanied by full documentation. Where documents are not in English, we require both the original plus a certified translation into English. The following documentation should be uploaded at the time of application:

• Completed online application form.
• Motivational Statement (maximum 1000 words).
• Curriculum vitae.
• Certified copy of previous university qualification(s).
• Official university transcript(s) of all marks from all previous university qualifications.
• Proof of level of English language ability.
• Evidence of any professional qualifications.
• Two letters of recommendation, preferably from the university or institute that awarded the first degree.
• A copy of the ID page from your passport.
• Financial guarantee showing ability to cover the costs of the programme whether self, family, employer or scholarship, (can be supplied at a later date and not required for scholarship only applications).

The deadline for Erasmus Mundus applications for the academic year 2013 is 6th January 2013, Sunday 23:00hrs GMT.





Master in Strategic Project Management European graduates are highly sought after by business and industry worldwide. As organisations increasingly implementing business strategy through projects there is a strong demand for graduates with skills in this area. Many MSPME graduates actually secure jobs before graduation as the unique project management skills and knowledge they have gained are so in demand by employers.

Graduates of the MSPME go on to successful careers in a variety of specialised project management roles, mainly at middle to senior management level. These include strategy consultant, project manager, global procurement manager, operations director, senior planning analyst, quality manager, service delivery manager, planning & control engineer, market analyst, and risk specialist,