Helmut Veith Scholarship supports female Master’s students in Computer Science who plan to pursue one of the English-taught Master’s programmes at TU Wien and who have or intend to develop a solid mathematical and technical background in areas related to Helmut Veith’s work.
The scholarship is dedicated to the memory of Professor Helmut Veith (1971–2016) and the fund is set up by TU Wien, the Wolfgang Pauli Institute and colleagues and friends of the late professor to support female master students in computer science.
Helmut Veith Scholarship Benefits
- EUR 7000 per year
- Waiver of tuition fees at TU Wien
- Academic mentorship and integration into TU Wien research groups.
Helmut Veith Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
- Female students in the field of computer science (CS) who (plan to) pursue one of the Master‘s programme in Computer Science at TU Wien taught in English and who have (or have the interest to develop) a solid mathematical and technical background in at least one of the areas in which Austrian scientist Helmut Veith worked, are invited to apply for the annually awarded Helmut Veith Stipend.
- Applicants must be eligible for admission to one of the Master’s Programme in Computer Science at TU Wien that are taught in English.
- Master in Data Science
- Master in Business Informatics
- Master in Logic and Artificial Intelligence
- Master in Media and Human-Centered Computing
- Master in Software Engineering
- Master in Quantum Information Science and Technology
- Master in Embedded Computing Systems
- Master in Visual Computing
How to Apply for Helmut Veith Scholarship
- While applications for funding can be filed before or in parallel with the admissions process, the funding will only be awarded to applicants who have been unconditionally admitted to the Master’s Programms. An application for funding does not replace the admissions process; neither does a conditional offer of funding entitle the applicant to study at TU Wien.
- Your application must be submitted electronically via the job portal: https://jobs.tuwien.ac.at/Job/244375
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are the most frequently asked questions about the Helmut Veith Scholarship. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, deadlines, and how to apply.
Who is eligible for the Helmut Veith Scholarship?
The Helmut Veith Stipend is aimed at female students in the field of computer science who plan to pursue one of TU Wien’s English-taught Master’s programmes in Computer Science. Eligible applicants should have, or be willing to develop, a solid mathematical and technical background in at least one area in which Helmut Veith worked.
Which Master’s programmes qualify for the scholarship?
Applicants must be eligible for admission to one of the Master’s Programmes in Computer Science at TU Wien that are taught in English. The page lists Master in Data Science; Business Informatics; Logic and Artificial Intelligence; Media and Human-Centered Computing; Software Engineering; Quantum Information Science and Technology; Embedded Computing Systems; and Visual Computing.
What are the benefits of the scholarship?
According to the TU Wien page, the Helmut Veith Stipend provides EUR 7000 per year and a waiver of tuition fees at TU Wien. These benefits are stated under the BENEFITS section of the official page describing the stipend.
When is the application deadline?
The official TU Wien page lists the annual deadline as November 30 (annually). Per the page the deadline is November 30th each year; for the current cycle it is shown as 30 November 2026 in this extraction.
How and where do I submit my application?
Applications for funding must be submitted electronically via the TU Wien job portal. The page provides a direct link to the job portal where the application is to be filed: https://jobs.tuwien.ac.at/Job/244375. Funding applications can be filed before or in parallel with admissions.
Do I need to be admitted to the Master’s programme before getting funding?
The page states that funding will only be awarded to applicants who have been unconditionally admitted to the Master’s programmes. Applications for funding may be filed before or in parallel with the admissions process, but an unconditional admission is required to receive the funding.
Who funds the Helmut Veith Stipend?
The Helmut Veith Stipend’s fund is set up by TU Wien, the Wolfgang Pauli Institute and the colleagues and friends of the late Professor Helmut Veith. The stipend is dedicated to his memory and established by these parties as stated on the official page.
Is the scholarship limited to Austrian nationals?
The official page does not state any nationality restriction. It states the scholarship is for female students in the field of computer science who plan to pursue an English-taught Master’s at TU Wien. No nationality limitation is specified on the page.
Where will I study if awarded the stipend?
The LOCATION OF MASTER’S PROGRAMME section of the TU Wien page specifies study in Austria, at TU Wien. The stipend is intended for students who will study at TU Wien’s English-taught Master’s programmes in Computer Science.
Where can I find more information about the stipend online?
The TU Wien page provides an external reference link to further information: http://www.vcla.at/helmut-veith-stipend/ and the application is to be submitted via the TU Wien job portal link: https://jobs.tuwien.ac.at/Job/244375 as listed on the official page.
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