Another application round is open for the Austrian Development Cooperation Scholarships 2023/2024. Every year the students from developing countries wishing to study in Austria are given a funding opportunity by the Austrian Development Cooperation to cover fees and living expenses.
The Austrian Development Cooperation offers two types of scholarships:
- Scholarship for ADC’s priority countries
- Scholarship for other developing countries
Eligibility Criteria
The scholarships are generally awarded to ADC’s priority countries and other developing countries
Open to all developing countries by definition
Offered Benefits
For the ADC’s, the scholarship includes:
- Tuition fee
- Accommodation
- Flight tickets (from home country to Salzburg and back)
- Health insurance
- Food from Monday – Sunday
- Excursions (except field trip to ITB Berlin)
- €205,- pocket money per month
While for other developing countries, the scholarship includes:
- Tuition fee
- Health insurance
- Food from Monday – Friday
- Excursions (except ITB Berlin)
- €205,- pocket money per month
Application Process
Please be aware that being offered a scholarship is not automatic and very competitive. Follow the steps below to apply;
- Get information about ITH from an Austrian consulate or embassy
- Download ITH application form. Austrian embassies and consulates have this form as well.
- Application Process – all applications should be sent directly to the Institute via post.
Which means the Institute has to receive the application latest by March 22.
- Confirmation – You would be informed about the result of your application by the end of April. If you were awarded a scholarship you will receive a letter of acceptance.
Tips for a succesful scholarship application:
- Fill out the application form properly and legibly.
- Make sure you supply all the required information and attach the entire required documents.
- Send translated English or German documents if required.
- Include a working e-mail address, phone and fax numbers as your application might be abandoned if your e-mail address, phone and fax number are not good.
- Apply early. Late applications will not be processed.
- Provide all admission requirements (read the ITH application form, and visa process carefully).
- Clarify any doubts with the ITH office and Austrian embassy/consulate (In written form: e-mail or regular mail).
- Show with facts why you should receive a scholarship (achievements, goals…).
Only appropriate applications will be considered.
