Austrian Development Cooperation Scholarships for ADC’s and Developing Countries 2023-2024: (Deadline 31 March 2023)

Another application round is open for the Austrian Development Cooperation Scholarships 2023/2024. Every year the students from developing countries wishing to study in Austria are given a funding opportunity by the Austrian Development Cooperation to cover fees and living expenses.

The Austrian Development Cooperation offers two types of scholarships:

• Scholarship for ADC’s priority countries
• Scholarship for other developing countries

About Austrian Development Cooperation (ADC)

(ADC) forms part of Austrian foreign policy, with the Austrian Development Agency (ADA) as the operational unit of the ADC. ADC aims at reducing poverty, preserving the environment and promoting peace and human security in partner countries. Long-term programmes and projects of the ADC support self-help to ensure sustainable development. The ultimate goal of the ADC is to bring about a sustainable improvement in the conditions of life for those in developing and emerging economies.

Austrian Development Cooperation Scholarships

• Category Postgraduate
• Organisation Austrian Development Cooperation (ADC)
• Country to study Austria
• School to study–
• Course to study Not specified
• Application Deadline March 31, 2023

Aim and Benefits of Austrian Development Cooperation Scholarships

For the ADC’s, the scholarship includes:

• Tuition fee
• Accommodation
• Flight tickets (from home country to Salzburg and back)
• Health insurance
• Food from Monday – Sunday
• Excursions (except field trip to ITB Berlin)
• €205,- pocket money per month

While for other developing countries, the scholarship includes:

• Tuition fee
• Health insurance
• Food from Monday – Friday
• Excursions (except ITB Berlin)
• €205,- pocket money per month

Requirements for Austrian Development Cooperation Scholarships Qualification

The scholarships are generally awarded to ADC’s priority countries and other developing countries

Open to all developing countries by definition

Interview date, Process and Venue for Austrian Development Cooperation Scholarships

Important Dates:

• Deadline for the submission of application form: March 31st 2023*
• Beginning of Courses: First day of October of the academic year.
• Visa Application: You can start with the Visa application process right after receiving the letter of acceptance.

*Academic year: October to middle of June

Application Deadline

March 31, 2023

How to Apply

Please be aware that being offered a scholarship is not automatic and very competitive. Follow the steps below to apply;

• Get information about ITH from an Austrian consulate or embassy
• Download ITH application form. Austrian embassies and consulates have this form as well.
• Application Process – all applications should be sent directly to the Institute via post.
  Which means the Institute has to receive the application latest by March 22.
• Confirmation – You would be informed about the result of your application by the end of April. If you were awarded a scholarship you will receive a letter of acceptance.

Tips for a successful scholarship application:

• Fill out the application form properly and legibly.
• Make sure you supply all the required information and attach the entire required documents.
• Send translated English or German documents if required.
• Include a working e-mail address, phone and fax numbers as your application might be abandoned if your e-mail address, phone and fax number are not good.
• Apply early. Late applications will not be processed.
• Provide all admission requirements (read the ITH application form, and visa process carefully).
• Clarify any doubts with the ITH office and Austrian embassy/consulate (In written form: e-mail or regular mail).
• Show with facts why you should receive a scholarship (achievements, goals…).

Only appropriate applications will be considered.

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