Financed by the European Union
Empowering Future Water Leaders
Apply now for the European Global Gateway Scholarship on Water Professions and gain access to leading European universities, mentorship, and fully supported undergraduate and postgraduate studies.
Leading Universities
Study in top European institutions across the EU
Water Innovation
Focus on sustainable water engineering & policy
Fully Funded
Scholarship covers tuition, travel, and living allowances
About the Scholarship
European Global Gateway Scholarship on Water Professions
Team Europe has demonstrated strong support for Cambodia's water sector, particularly through its involvement in the Bakheng Water Treatment Plants, which now daily provides clean drinking water to nearly half of Phnom Penh's population.
In its effort to support human resources in water professions, the European Union in Cambodia commits to fully finance a total of 30 full scholarships (tuition, health insurance, stipend and other benefits) to qualified Cambodians to earn a full degree -at Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD’s- in a European university in topics related to water.
The European Global Gateway Scholarships will be instrumental to form a cohort of Europe-qualified professionals to serve the investments of European Financing institutions and European private companies, the Cambodian government, universities, training institutions and local water authorities in view of providing clean drinking water to the Cambodian population.
Pathway to apply
Your Application Journey
Follow the simple steps below to submit a complete scholarship application. Each applicant is assigned a mentor to help you through the process.
Preparation
Gather transcripts, recommendation letters, and your study motivation statement.
Submit Application
Complete the SPA portal form, upload all documents, and choose your preferred programme.
Interview & Decision
Shortlisted candidates are invited for interviews with EU mentors before final selection.
Application Timeline
The application timeline is as follows: the call opens on 12 November 2025 and closes on 15 May 2026 at 23h59 (Phnom Penh time). Applications will be screened from 15 May to 15 June 2026, followed by interviews for short-listed candidates from 15 to 30 June 2026. Scholarship award notifications will be announced on 30 June 2026.
Prepare and evaluate your application
Required Documents & Evaluation Guidelines
Review the checklist below carefully. Each document plays a vital role in eligibility screening and evaluation. Ensure all files are clear, legible, and uploaded in PDF or JPEG as per the scholarship portal requirements.
Instruction for Online Application
A complete step-by-step guide on how to prepare and submit your application, required documents, and technical requirements.
View DocumentEvaluation Criteria
Detailed scoring and evaluation rubrics for Bachelor, Master, and PhD levels, covering academic, motivation, and inclusion factors.
View DocumentEligible Fields of Study
List of accepted study areas related to water, environment, sanitation, governance, and sustainability.
View DocumentScholarship Contract (Sample)
Template of the scholarship agreement outlining terms, conditions, and obligations for selected scholars.
View DocumentScholarship Booklet
Overview of the European Global Gateway Scholarship on Water Professions, including benefits, obligations, and support services for scholars.
View Document