Austrian Development Cooperation Scholarships 2023/2024

Austrian Development Cooperation Scholarships for ADCs and Developing Countries 2023/2024. Applications are now open for the Austrian Development Cooperation Scholarship Program. See how to apply below and the requirements.

The Austrian Development Cooperation (ADC) supports countries in Africa, Asia, South Eastern and Eastern Europe as well as the Caribbean in their sustainable development. The Federal Ministry for Europe, Integration and Foreign Affairs (MFA) plans ADC strategies. The Austrian Development Cooperation aims at reducing poverty, conserving natural resources and promoting peace and human security in partner countries. Long-term programs and projects support help towards self-help. The ultimate goal is to bring about a sustainable improvement in the conditions of life.

Another application round is open for the Austrian Development Cooperation Scholarships 2023/2024. Every year 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

Benefits of Austrian Development Cooperation Postgraduate Scholarship

For the ADCs, 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 Postgraduate Scholarship

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

Open to all developing countries by definition.

Process for Austrian Development Cooperation Postgraduate Scholarship

Important Dates:

Deadline for the submission of the 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 the middle of June

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 the 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.
This means the Institute has to receive the application latest by March 22.
Confirmation – You would receive information 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 document.
Send translated English or German documents if required.
Include a working e-mail address, phone and fax number 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…).