Applications are now open for the Helmut Veith Stipend, a prestigious award for outstanding female students pursuing a master’s degree in Computer Science at TU Wien, Austria. This funded scholarship, dedicated to the memory of Austrian computer scientist Helmut Veith, supports women in fields such as logic in computer science, artificial intelligence, algorithms, and computer security. The stipend offers €7,000 annually and a full tuition fee waiver for up to two years. Female students with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Mathematics, eligible for TU Wien’s English-taught master’s programs, can apply by the deadline of November 30, 2025. There is no application fee for submitting the stipend application. You can also checkout The United Nations Nippon Foundation Fellowship. Check more BS, MS and PhD positions.
Key Details
- Institution: TU Wien, Austria
- Target Group: Female students only
- Funding: €7,000 per year + full tuition fee waiver (up to 2 years)
- Research Areas: Logic in Computer Science, Formal Methods and Verification, Foundations of Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms and Complexity Theory, Computer Security
- Application Deadline: November 30, 2025
- Application Fee: None
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Benefits of the Stipend
Recipients of the Helmut Veith Stipend receive:
- Financial Support: €7,000 per year for up to two years.
- Tuition Fee Waiver: Full waiver of tuition fees at TU Wien.
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Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Helmut Veith Stipend, you must meet the following requirements:
- Gender: Open to female students only (male students are not eligible).
- Program Admission: Must be eligible for admission to one of TU Wien’s English-taught master’s programs in Computer Science, including:
- Master in Logic and Computation
- Master in Business Informatics
- Master in Computer Engineering (Technische Informatik)
- Master in Data Science
- Master in Media and Human-Centered Computing
- Master in Software Engineering and Internet Computing
- Academic Background: A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or an equivalent field.
- Research Interest: Strong knowledge or interest in at least one of Helmut Veith’s research areas:
- Logic in Computer Science
- Formal Methods and Verification
- Foundations of Artificial Intelligence
- Algorithms and Complexity Theory
- Computer Security
- English Proficiency: Proven proficiency in English (e.g., TOEFL certificate or confirmation of English-taught bachelor’s studies).
- Admission Status: Funding is awarded only to students unconditionally admitted to a TU Wien master’s program. Applications for funding can be submitted before or during the admission process, but funding depends on full admission.
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Application Process
To apply for the Helmut Veith Stipend, submit the following documents via the TU Wien job portal:
- Cover Letter: Explain the funding you’re applying for and any relevant details.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV): Highlight your academic and professional background.
- Motivation Letter: Describe why you want to study in your chosen program, why you need funding, and which TU Wien faculty groups you’d like to work with for your master’s thesis.
- Transcripts: Provide reports of university examinations.
- Diplomas/Certificates: Include your bachelor’s degree or a preliminary certificate (if not yet graduated) signed by your university.
- References: Provide contact details of two referees (at least one from academia).
- English Language Certificate: Submit a TOEFL or similar certificate, or a university confirmation if your bachelor’s was taught in English.
- Passport Copy: Include a copy of your passport.
- Certified Translations: Provide translations for documents not in English or German.
Note: Only applications submitted through the TU Wien job portal will be considered.
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