Austria Launches Fully Funded Helmut Veith Scholarship 2025-2026 for Graduate Students

The Helmut Veith Scholarship 2025-2026 in Austria is a fully funded opportunity exclusively for female students who want to pursue a master's degree in computer science at TU Wien. This scholarship honors the legacy of the Austrian computer scientist Helmut Veith (1971-2016) and aims to empower women in technology by supporting their studies in fields related to Veith’s work, including Logic in Computer Science, Formal Methods and Verification, Foundations of Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms and Complexity Theory, and Computer Security. Eligible applicants are female students with a bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, or a related field, who plan to enroll in one of TU Wien’s English-taught master’s programs starting in the winter semester 2025/2026, summer semester 2026, or winter semester 2026/2027. The eligible programs include Master in Logic and Computation, Data Science, Business Informatics, Computer Engineering, Media and Human-Centered Computing, and Software Engineering and Internet Computing.

Applicants must demonstrate strong mathematical and technical knowledge and meet English proficiency requirements. The Helmut Veith Scholarship covers full tuition fees and provides an annual stipend of 7,000 euros for two years, which can be used to cover living expenses, visa, accommodation, travel, and other costs. This scholarship offers an excellent chance to study at a top European university while receiving financial support and joining a community that promotes gender equality in the technology sector.

To apply, candidates must submit an online application with documents including a curriculum vitae, cover letter, motivation letter, bachelor’s degree certificate, transcripts, two recommendation letters, proof of English proficiency (such as TOEFL or IELTS), a copy of their passport, and a research statement. The deadline for submitting applications is November 30, 2025, so interested female students should prepare their materials and apply early. The Helmut Veith Scholarship 2025-2026 is a unique and competitive program designed to foster female talent in computer science and related disciplines, providing both financial support and an opportunity to study at TU Wien in Austria.