The European Union offers to students and academic staff of the E-GOV-TN partner universities located in Europe and Tunisia allowances covering living expenses. The allowances range from 1,000 to 1,800 euros per month for a period of six to 36 months depending on the achieved level of studies of the student. Academic staff receive an allowance of 2,500 euros per month. In addition, the scholarships also cover tuition fees, and travel and insurance costs.
To be eligible to the scholarships, students need to be registered at one of the E-GOV-TN partner universities. Undergraduate students must have successfully completed at least one year of studies in their home institution. Academic staff also have to work in one of the partner universities. Application criteria vary for certain Tunisian student and staff applicants. Eligible candidates will be evaluated on academic excellence, motivation and language proficiency. The European Union will also take into consideration gender, geographical and vulnerable groups balance.