Fully Funded Scholarships in Austria

Fully Funded Scholarships in Austria 

Types of Fully-Funded Scholarships

1. The Austria Government Scholarship (Österreich Stipendium): This is the flagship program funded by the Austrian Agency for Education and Internationalisation (OeAD). It provides grants for students at all levels (Bachelors, Masters, PhD) for research or full degree programs in Austria.

2. The Ernst Mach Grant: A highly prestigious scholarship under the OeAD umbrella, named after the famous Austrian physicist. It targets highly promising students and researchers from around the world to study or research at Austrian universities.

3. University-Specific Scholarships: Many Austrian universities offer their own full-tuition waivers and grants. Examples include the University of Vienna Scholarship and the Graz University of Technology Scholarships.

Financial Benefits: 

• Full Tuition Fees: Exemption from tuition costs for the duration of your program.

• Monthly Stipend: A living allowance to cover accommodation, food, and personal expenses (approx. €1,050 per month for the OeAD grants).

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical coverage for the entire scholarship period.

• Travel Costs: Some grants, like the Ernst Mach Grant, may include a travel allowance to help with flight costs.

Official link: https://oead.at/en/the-oead/our-programmes-from-a-to-z#c24642