Finding scholarships

The federal state offers grants to foreign students that are valid for up to 9 months. One can get a grant for a short period of 1 to 3 months generally between January and June, and for stays of 1 month for summer courses in June, August or September. These grants are only for students registered at a public university or at a Fachhochschule (on the condition of having been admitted to study in the establishment). It is possible to apply for a grant from the Ministry of Education for studies in the higher education art and music schools on the condition that one has passed the entrance examination. The students must have already studied for at least 4 semesters before being able to apply for a grant and be between the ages of 20 and 35. A good knowledge of the German language is required as well as a copy of the certificate awarded upon completion of the secondary education.

To apply for a grant, write to ÖAD:

Österreichischer Akademischer Austauschdienst

Alserstra e 4/1/1/3
A-1090 Wien
tel: 9+43-1) 4277 28151
fax (+43-1) 4277 28150

The amount of a grant (university year 2001/2002) per month:

7,800 ATS for a Master's degree
8,500 ATS for a Doctorate
10,000 ATS for research post doctorate

For students staying longer than 4 months, there is an advanced pay of 2500 ATS.

For more information have a look at the website of the ÖAD:

http://grantsdb.oead.ac.at/vers2000/grants/seite1_en.htm

The Austrian Ministry of Education can also help you get a grant from an international institution, see the list below:

International Education Financial Aid, this website gives you information on organizations that are possible donators
www.iefa.org

MRC International Funding Opportunities, this organization offers information for grants for medical students:
www.mrc.ac.za/funding/interfund.htm

The Grantmanship Center, this organization offers a number of grants, especially have a look at the international aid section:
www.tgci.com

UNESCO offers financial aid for trips and studies:
www.unesco.org/general/eng/about/fellowships.html

Other United Nations organizations can also help, look at the following websites:
www.unsystem.org
www.wafunif.org/DOCS/1/istunif.htm