By Foday Moriba Conteh
In a celebratory event, the Ambassador of the European Union to Sierra Leone, Manuel Muller and the In a celebratory event, the Ambassador of the European Union to Sierra Leone, Manuel Muller and the German Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Jens Kraus Masse, along with the Erasmus+ Focal Point at the Ministry of Technical and Higher Education, on July 11, 2024 congratulated and bid farewell to four Sierra Leonean students awarded the prestigious Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Scholarships.
This year, Mustapha Kamara and Amina Bangura will commence their Masters Programmes in Germany, while Alhaji Alusine Kebe and Henry Gibrilla will begin their studies in Hungary and Lithuania, respectively. These scholars are set to embark on a transformative journey that promises to expand their academic and cultural horizons in Europe.
Ambassador Manuel Muller remarked, “The Erasmus Mundus scholarships represent not only an opportunity for academic growth but also a chance to foster intercultural understanding and global cooperation. We are proud of these outstanding students and confident that they will contribute significantly to their fields of study and bring back valuable knowledge and experience to Sierra Leone.”
The Erasmus Mundus Joint Master (EMJM) is a high-level integrated transnational study programme at the master’s level, delivered by an international partnership of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) from different countries worldwide. At the end of the programme, students obtain a joint degree or multiple degrees from three universities in at least two European countries. Applications are open between October and February each year. For more information and to apply, visit the [Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Programmes](https://www.eacea.ec.europa.eu/scholarships/emjmd-catalogue_en).
In related news, Austria has announced a voluntary contribution of 45,000 Euros to the Residual Special Court for Sierra Leone in 2024. This support underscores Austria’s dedication to ending impunity, promoting justice for victims and strengthening the rule of law in Sierra Leone and the broader international community.
