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About the author
Hi I'm Thandiwe
I'm an Erasmus Mundus alumna from Botswana, and I've written my way into scholarship funding three times: a fully funded Erasmus Mundus scholarship for my master's in Transition, Innovation and Sustainability Environments, studied across Portugal, Ireland, Poland and Austria between 2021 and 2023; a partial scholarship for an LL.M. at University College Dublin, which I turned down; and the partial scholarship I accepted for my LL.M. in Law in a Digital Economy at Universidade Católica Portuguesa in Lisbon.
Fun fact about me: I didn't graduate at the top of my undergraduate law class, yet I still got into a programme spanning systems science, transdisciplinary research, socio-cultural studies and economics. And I graduated with first-class honours. Twice.
Honestly, my Erasmus Mundus journey was a blast! 10/10, highly recommend. I created this workbook to help you begin your own Erasmus Mundus adventure. Inspired by a recent workshop I held for young people, I wanted to bring the full workshop experience to anyone who couldn't be in the room. The same process. The same exercises. Just at your own pace.
Erasmus Mundus Application Workbook
Find the right programme. Write a winning application.
A fillable, self-paced workbook for those serious about applying for an Erasmus Mundus fully funded scholarship.
Including real excerpts from the letters that won me three scholarship offers.
01
Find Your Programme
Map your background and goals, shortlist the programmes that fit, and use an AI prompt to surface your strengths and gaps.
02
Letter of Motivation
Study the mistakes that quietly kill applications, and draft your letter paragraph by paragraph. Includes a bonus guide to personal statements and statements of purpose.
03
The Europass CV
Convert your CV to Europass format, tailor it to each programme on your shortlist, and work from an annotated sample CV.
✦ The workbook is fully fillable, you don't need to print it. Just type directly into the PDF and save as you go.
Not sure where you are?
Find your application stage first
Seven questions. About 60 seconds. Your result tells you exactly what to do next.
Before you buy
Frequently asked questions
No. The workbook is designed for first-time applicants. It walks you through every stage from scratch, finding the right programme, drafting your motivation letter, and building your Europass CV. If you've applied before, it will still help you sharpen what didn't work.
Yes. I applied with a law degree to a programme exploring sustainability and systems sciences and was accepted into the programme. Worksheet 1 has a specific section on turning adjacent experience into a compelling fit.
Not at all. Erasmus Mundus is open to applicants worldwide, and the workbook is designed for anyone who wants a structured, honest guide to applying. The examples and context are drawn from a Southern African perspective, because that's where I come from, which may feel especially familiar if you're from the region.
An instant download of the fully fillable PDF workbook, licensed to your name. Three worksheets: Find Your Programme, Letter of Motivation, and The Europass CV. No printing required, you just type directly into the document and save as you go.
You send me your motivation letter or essay along with your filled-in workbook at least three days before we speak, so ideally by the Sunday or Monday, since calls run on Thursdays. I read both beforehand, and we spend the session going through what is working, what isn't landing yet, and what to change before you submit. The workbook itself is useful context, which is why I ask for both.
No. The workbook is licensed for your personal use only. You may not reproduce or transmit it in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without written permission by Thandiwe Majama, except as provided by the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Act of Botswana and other applicable international copyright law, and fair dealing.
Join the WhatsApp channel. It's where I share tips, updates and occasional guidance for applicants working through the process. You can also reach me at hello@withthandi.com.
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