National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Scholarships for International Students 2026

Shoaib Ahmed Khan, a geologist from Pakistan, earned the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s degree in Applied Paleontology (EMJMD PANGEA)—a collaboration between the University of Lille (France) and the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (Greece). As a professional with more than a decade at the Geological Survey of Pakistan, he applied his expertise in micropaleontology, sedimentology, and paleoclimatology to this interdisciplinary, international program.

Read how Shoaib secured the fully funded Erasmus Mundus scholarship through a strong research profile, academic excellence, and thoughtfully tailored application materials.

Gabriel Ojo from Nigeria is an Erasmus Mundus Scholar and a Ph.D. student in Geology at the University of Texas at Austin, USA. His research focuses on paleoceanographic changes using foraminifera, stable isotopes, and geophysical methods. He previously earned an Erasmus Mundus Master’s in PANGEA (Paleontology, Geoheritage, and Applications) from the University of Lille, France, and the National University of Athens, Greece. His application stood out due to his strong academic background, published research, and clearly articulated career goals.

Read Gabriel’s story and learn how he leveraged the Erasmus Mundus program to secure a Master’s in PANGEA

Jamal Wadood from Pakistan earned his Master’s degree through the prestigious Erasmus Mundus PANGEA program, which selects only 19 students worldwide each year. Building on his silver medal in Geology from Bacha Khan University, Charsadda, he prepared by excelling academically, strengthening his research profile, and presenting a clear motivation for pursuing applied palaeontology, which he studied across France and Greece, along with a fully funded internship.

Check out his story for inspiration on discipline, adaptability, and how academic excellence combined with resilience can open doors to highly competitive international opportunities.