The 2025 Helmut Veith Stipend Program is now accepting applications, offering a remarkable opportunity for talented and driven female students to pursue their academic passions in computer science. The deadline for applications for the Helmut Veith Stipend Program for Females Students is November 30, 2025. This scholarship, awarded annually, is dedicated to the memory of Helmut Veith, a distinguished computer scientist and a fervent advocate for women in the field. Aspiring students with a strong background in computer science and a desire to contribute to cutting-edge research are encouraged to apply. The application process requires submitting a separate application for the stipend in addition to the standard Master’s program admission application at TU Wien, Vienna University of Technology.
The 2025 Helmut Veith Stipend Program is designed to support female students with exceptional technical and mathematical knowledge. To be eligible for the scholarship, candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Mathematics, or an equivalent qualification. Applicants are expected to demonstrate a keen interest in at least one of Helmut Veith’s research areas, which include computational logic, formal methods, computer security, and artificial intelligence. The stipend aims to not only provide financial support but also to foster a community of brilliant female researchers and innovators, addressing the gender gap in technology and academic research.
This prestigious scholarship, officially known as the Helmut Veith Stipend Program for Females Students, is open to international students from all nationalities. It is a fully funded opportunity for those who have been unconditionally admitted to one of the eligible Master’s programs at TU Wien. These programs, which are taught in English, include Logic and Computation, Data Science, Business Informatics, Computer Engineering, and Software Engineering. The scholarship is a testament to the commitment of the Vienna Center for Logic and Algorithms (VCLA) and TU Wien to promote diversity and excellence in the field of computer science by empowering the next generation of female leaders.
Benefits of the 2025 Helmut Veith Stipend Program
The benefits of the 2025 Helmut Veith Stipend Program are extensive and designed to ensure recipients can focus on their studies without financial worry.
- Financial Support: A generous stipend of EUR 7,000 annually for up to two years.
- Tuition Fee Waiver: Full waiver of all tuition fees at TU Wien.
- Academic Mentorship: Access to world-class faculty and a supportive research environment.
- Research Opportunities: Students will get a chance to collaborate with other leading researchers and students at TU Wien and also work in state-of-the-art research center.
- Professional Development: The program provides a pathway to advanced research and career opportunities in a dynamic field.
- Participant will get a chance to study in Europe on scholarship.
Detailed Summary of the Helmut Veith Stipend Program
Here is a detailed Summary of the Helmut Veith Stipend Program 2025
- Level of Study: Masters,
- Institution of study: Tu Wein University
- Country of Study: Australia
- Gender: Female
- Eligible Courses:
- Master in Logic and Computation
- Master in Business Informatics
- Master in Computer Engineering (Technische Informatik)
- Master in Data Science
- Master in Media and Human-Centered Computing
- Master in Software Engineering and Internet Computing
- Deadline: 30 November 2025
- Scholarship Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria for the Helmut Veith Stipend Program for Females Students
- Applicants must be eligible for admission to one of the master’s programs in computer science at TU Wien that are taught in English.
- 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 program. 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.
- Female students who meet the following conditions are eligible to apply for the stipend:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Mathematics (Bologna first cycle) or equivalent degree
- Extensive mathematical and technical knowledge and interest in (at least one of) Helmut Veith’s areas of research:
- Logic in Computer Science
- Formal Methods and Verification
- Foundations of Artificial Intelligence
- Algorithms and Complexity Theory
- Computer Security
- Proficiency in English
Conditions
- Recipients of funding must be committed to demonstrate good progress during their studies, i.e.:
- obtain at least 25 ECTS credits from the respective master’s curriculum per term on average since the beginning of their master’s studies (the deadlines are April 30 for the winter term and November 30 for the summer term), and
- achieve a grade average of at most 1.5.
- Recipients of funding have to reside in Austria during term time for the duration of their studies. Exceptions and temporary interruptions of the stay during term time (e.g., for internships or research visits) are subject to approval.
- The stipend is provided for the duration of the master’s program (subject to the conditions listed above), for up to 2 years.
How to Apply
Students are required to submit the following documents:
- Cover Letter, describing the type of funding the student is applying for, and all other aspects the student deems relevant for the application
- Curriculum Vitae
- Motivation Letter, describing the reasons why the student wants to study in the chosen program, why funding is necessary, and with which groups of the faculty the student would be interested to work with during their master’s thesis and why.
- Reports on university examinations (transcripts)
- Diplomas and/or certificates (first degree, bachelor degree, or higher). If the final academic certificate is not yet available at the time of the application deadline, a preliminary certificate (indicating the type of degree and the expected graduation date) signed and stamped by the degree-awarding university must be provided.
- Contact details of two referees (for letters of recommendation); at least one referee must be from university/academia.
- English language certificate (TOEFL or similar)
If the candidate’s Bachelor studies have been taught in the English language, a confirmation of the respective university about the number of semesters that the candidate studied in English will be accepted in lieu of a language certificate. - Copy of passport
A certified translation needs to be provided for documents that are not in German or English.
Helmut Veith Stipend Program Website
Prospective applicants should visit the official scholarship website for the most up-to-date details, specific eligibility criteria, and further instructions on how to apply through the applicant portal. Don’t miss the chance to potentially secure funding for your academic journey
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