Five Jamaican students have been awarded fully funded Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships to pursue graduate studies at top universities across Europe, in 2025-2026.

The recipients– Christina Robinson, Savannah McDonald, Britney Hamilton, Amala Evans and Alazne Cameron will begin master’s programmes in fields with global relevance and strong ties to Jamaica’s development priorities.

They will study across universities in The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and the United Kingdom.

 

  • Robinson will pursue a Master’s in Islands and Sustainability

  • McDonald will study Managing Art and Cultural Heritage in Global Markets

  • Hamilton and Evans will both pursue studies in Coastal Hazards, Risks, Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation 

  • Cameron will complete a Master’s in Children’s Literature, Media and Cultural Entrepreneurship.

 

Four of the awardees –Robinson, McDonald, Hamilton and Evans are graduates of the University of the West Indies, while Cameron studied at the University of Florida in the United States.

The Erasmus Mundus programme, funded by the European Union, promotes academic excellence and cultural exchange. Each scholarship covers tuition, travel, and a living allowance. The programmes run from one to two years and involve study in at least three different European countries within a consortium of top-ranked universities. Upon graduation, students are awarded joint, double degree, or multiple degrees.

EU Ambassador to Jamaica Dr. Erja Askola, welcomed the awardees’ focus on sustainability, culture and resilience.

“At a time when the world needs inclusive climate solutions and creative innovation, these young Jamaicans are honing skills to help shape a more sustainable and equitable future,” she said.

She added that as Jamaica continues to promote its cultural and creative industries, the knowledge these scholars bring back home will strengthen national efforts in heritage preservation, economic diversification and building the country’s global cultural presence.

Applications for the 2026 Erasmus Mundus intake will open between October and January. 

 

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