The One-World Scholarship Programme is meant for students from developing countries at universities in Salzburg or Tyrol, Austria (click here for a list). It aims to contribute to the peaceful coexistence of people from different countries of origin by enhancing equal opportunities, dialogue, intercultural know-how and partnership.
The One World Scholarship Programme is meant to support students from Africa, Asia and Latin America who are interested in development issues and who have come to Austria on their own to complete their education. With their decision to study abroad, the students have demonstrated a high degree of assertiveness, creativity and mobility. During their studies in Austria, they acquire skills and competencies, which can contribute to the economic, social, ecological and cultural development in their countries or regions of origin. As highly skilled professionals and leaders, they can induce a positive change.
Many alumni initiate their own development projects, and some work for international organisations or teach at universities in their countries of origin; thus, contributing to a valuable transfer of knowledge. This kind of capacity building is sustainable and generates multiplying effects. Finally, alumni also help in building bridges between Austria and their home countries.
Funding Details
The One World Scholarship Programme supports Master’s and PhD students at public universities or universities of applied sciences in the regions of Salzburg and Tyrol with a partial scholarship.
Students at the Master’s level receive 500 € per month and at the PhD level 550 € during the semester.
The maximum duration is the prescribed duration of the curriculum plus one semester.
The OWS is conceived as a comprehensive programme, which comprises scholarships and special study expenses, extracurricular training and follow-up contacts.
Eligibility
Good study progress is to be documented by the transcript of records of current and past studies. In programmes without entry exams, students who have already completed at least one semester at an Austrian university have a distinctive advantage.
nationality of a non-European developing country (country list)
admission to a Master’s or PhD programme at a university or university of applied sciences in Salzburg or Tyrol (Uni Salzburg, Uni Innsbruck, FH Salzburg, MCI, FH Kufstein)
for PhD students: approved disposition
age limit: Master studies max. 30 years (mothers: 35 years), PhD studies max. 35 years (mothers: 40 years) at the time of application
residence permit “student”
The last date to apply is 31st July 2021.
For further information, click here.
