Pursue your studies in Austria! Good news: The Helmut Veith Stipend is now open. In this article, we will explain everything about the Helmut Veith Stipend, its benefits, and the step-by-step application process.
The Helmut Veith Stipend for Females in Computer Science 2025-2026 is a fully funded scholarship for international students. This scholarship is available for Master’s studies. It covers EUR 7,000 annually for up to two years and provides a waiver of all tuition fees at TU Wien.
This scholarship honors the memory of Helmut Veith, an exceptional computer scientist known for his work in computer-aided verification, logic in computer science, computer security, and software engineering. Helmut Veith, who tragically passed away in March 2016, was a passionate advocate and mentor for women in computer science.
Recipients must show good academic progress during their studies and reside in Austria for the entire duration of the program. The Helmut Veith Stipend was established with the generous support of TU Wien, the Wolfgang Pauli Institute, and contributions from the family and friends of the late Helmut Veith.
Scholarship Summary
- Level of Study: Masters
- Institution(s): TU Wien
- Study in: Austria
- Opportunity Focus Areas: See the list below
- Program Duration: 2 years
- Deadline: November 30, 2024 (annual)
Courses Offered
- 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
Scholarship Coverage
The Helmut Veith Stipend for Females in Computer Science provides the following benefits:
- Waiver of all tuition fees at TU Wien
- EUR 7,000 annually for up to two years
Eligibility Criteria for Helmut Veith Stipend
To qualify for the Helmut Veith Stipend, the candidate must meet all of the following requirements:
- Required Language: English
- Eligible Countries: All countries worldwide
- Degree: A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Mathematics (Bologna first cycle) or an equivalent degree
- Admission Requirement: The funding will only be awarded to applicants who have been unconditionally admitted to the master’s program
- Program Eligibility: Applicants must be eligible for admission to one of the master’s programs in computer science at TU Wien that are taught in English
- Research Interests: Extensive knowledge and interest in (at least one of) Helmut Veith’s areas of research, including:
- Formal Methods and Verification
- Logic in Computer Science
- Foundations of Artificial Intelligence
- Computer Security
- Complexity Theory
How to Apply for the Helmut Veith Stipend
To apply for the Helmut Veith Stipend for Females in Computer Science, please follow the instructions below:
Required Documents:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter: Describe the type of funding you are applying for, and include all other relevant aspects for the application.
- Motivation Letter: Explain why you want to study in the Logic and Computation program, why funding is necessary, and which faculty groups you are interested in working with during your master’s thesis.
- Diplomas and/or Certificates: Provide your first degree, undergraduate degree, or higher. If your final academic certificate is not yet available by the application deadline, provide a preliminary certificate (indicating the degree type and expected graduation date) signed and stamped by the degree-awarding university.
- Transcripts: Reports on university examinations.
- Referees: Contact details of two referees (for letters of recommendation).
- Copy of Passport
- English Language Certificate: TOEFL or similar.
- Certified Translation: If documents are not in German or English, provide a certified translation.
Application Submission:
- Submit your application electronically to ta.sc-cigol@retsam with the subject line “Application”.
- The application must be a single PDF document, and the name of the PDF file should be “document.pdf”
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