Selection Criteria & Timetable

Selection criteria

The Scholarship Selection Committee of the ILSPSD Consortium assesses each application according to the following criteria:

  • Academic merit – 50%
  • Supporting personal statement – 30%
  • Quality of (academic) references – 10%
  • Other interests, (work) experiences, etc. – 10%

Selection timetable

November 2025 Online application form becomes available
1 February 2026 Deadline for all scholarship applications
March The Consortium submits its scholarship candidates proposal to the agency
End of March
 The applicants receive preliminary notification of results
Mid/End May
 The scholarship applicants on the main list and reserve list receive the final results of their applications after the Consortium has received the final approval on selection from the European Commission
End July/August Deadline for self-funding applications