The One World Scholarship Programme (OWS) has opened applications for international students willing to study in Austria.
- Host Country: Austria
- Study Abroad: Study in Europe
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: Developing Countries
- Reward: €6600 grant per year
- Deadline: July 31, 2022
Scholarship Details:
The One World Scholarship Programme is meant to support students from Africa, Asia and Latin America who are interested in development issues and who have come to Austria on their own initiative in order to complete their education. With their decision to study abroad, the students have demonstrated a high degree of assertiveness, creativity and mobility.
During their studies in Austria they acquire skills and competencies which can contribute to the economic, social, ecological and cultural development in their countries or regions of origin. As highly skilled professionals and leaders they can induce a positive change.
Scholarship Requirements:
To be considered for the One World Scholarship Programme, you must meet the following reqirements:
- nationality of a non-European developing country (country list)
- admission to a Master or PhD programme at a university or university of applied sciences in Salzburg or Tyrol (Uni Salzburg, Uni Innsbruck, FH Salzburg, MCI, FH Kufstein)
- for PhD students: approved disposition
- age limit: Master studies max. 30 years (mothers: 35 years), PhD studies max. 35 years (mothers: 40 years) at the time of application
- Financial need
- Evidence of good progress in studies
- Interest in development and according specialisation in studies
Scholarship Duration and Reward
- Students at Master level receive 500 € per month, at PhD level 550 € (€6600 per year) during the semester.
Required Documents
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
- curriculum vitae
- letter of motivation
- picture
- passport
- residence permit (or at least visa if not yet in Austria)
- account statement covering the past 3 months
- certificate of admission and confirmation of enrolment
- examinations taken and results of current studies
for Master students:
- Bachelor’s diploma + translation (if original is in a language other than English, French or Spanish)
- abstract of Bachelor thesis
for PhD students:
- Master’s diploma + translation (if original is in a language other than English, French or Spanish)
- abstract of Master thesis
- opinion of academic supervisor
- detailed description of research project and its contribution to development practice or discourse
Method of Application
The submission of applications takes place via online form.
Interested and qualified applicants should click on the button below to commence their application.
