Helmut Veith Stipend Scholarship 2026 is Now Open

Are you a brilliant woman passionate about computer science? Ready to take your talents to Vienna—Europe’s hub of classical charm and cutting-edge research?

Then stop scrolling, because this is your moment. The prestigious Helmut Veith Stipend Scholarship 2026 at TU Wien (Vienna University of Technology) is now open—and it’s calling for you!

What’s the Buzz About?

The Helmut Veith Stipend is not your average scholarship. It’s an elite award designed for female master’s students only who are ready to shake up the world of computer science, just like Professor Helmut Veith did.

Named after the late Austrian scientist who revolutionized areas like logic in CS, software verification, AI foundations, and computer security, this scholarship is a tribute to his legacy and mission to uplift women in tech.

What You’ll Get (Yes, It’s Awesome)?

• €7,000/year for up to two years
• 100% tuition fee waiver at TU Wien
• A research-rich environment in the heart of Vienna, Austria
• A chance to work with world-class faculty and contribute to real-world innovation.

Are You Eligible?

• Female student
• Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or equivalent
• Planning to apply (or already applied) to one of these TU Wien Master’s programs (taught in English):
  1. Logic and Computation
  2. Business Informatics
  3. Computer Engineering
  4. Data Science
  5. Media and Human-Centered Computing
  6. Software Engineering and Internet Computing.

Strong interest or background in:

• 1. Logic in Computer Science
  2. Formal Methods
  3. Foundations of AI
  4. Algorithms and Complexity
  5. Computer Security

Proficient in English (TOEFL or proof of English-medium bachelor’s accepted).

Study Hard, Shine Bright

To keep the scholarship, recipients must:

• Earn at least 25 ECTS credits per semester
• Maintain a grade average of 1.5 or better
• Live in Austria during term time (internships abroad are okay with approval)

What You Need to Apply?

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
3. Motivation Letter (Why you? Why TU Wien? Who do you want to work with?)
4. Academic Transcripts
5. Degree certificates (or provisional if still graduating)
6. 2 referee contacts (at least 1 must be academic)
7. Proof of English proficiency
8. Copy of your passport
9. Translations (certified) for any non-English/German documents

👉 Apply here via TU Wien’s job portal only: https://www.vcla.at/helmut-veith-stipend/

Mark Your Calendar!

🗓️ Deadline to apply: November 30, 2025
🗓️ Financial assistance deadline: Also November 30, 2025.

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