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Lower Austria State Scholarships (TOP Scholarships and KL Scholarships)

Scholarship program of the State of Lower Austria for the financial support of students in various funding categories such as international scholarships, qualification scholarships, merit and thesis scholarships, as well as special scholarships in the healthcare sector.

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Grant criteria

Application Deadline: Ongoing
Application level: Advanced
Region: Lower Austria

Funding objective

Awarding of state scholarships through the Lower Austria Research and Education GmbH to support students with primary residence in Lower Austria in various funding categories (TOP scholarships and Karl Landsteiner scholarships).

Eligible to apply

  • Individuals

Funding requirements

  • Primary residence in Lower Austria
  • Enrollment at a domestic university, university of applied sciences, or the Karl Landsteiner Private University

Description

The scholarship program of the State of Lower Austria provides financial support to students with their main residence in Lower Austria through various funding channels. TOP scholarships are made available via NÖ Forschung- und Bildungsges.m.b.H., including scholarships for study abroad (including special scholarships for research and excellence), qualification scholarships, performance and thesis scholarships, as well as special scholarships for particularly deserving reasons. Additionally, the program supports prospective healthcare professionals at the Karl Landsteiner Private University for Health Sciences with social scholarships, performance scholarships, a Lower Austrian special medical bonus, and other specific grants. A prerequisite for funding is the main residence in Lower Austria as well as valid enrollment at a domestic university, university of applied sciences, or the aforementioned private university.

The state scholarships are awarded as non-repayable grants and offer flexible submission options, as applications can be submitted continuously. Funding contributions range from travel expenses and research stays abroad to financial support for scientific theses and targeted bonuses for outstanding achievements. With this wide-ranging offer, the program is aimed at students of all disciplines who wish to advance their academic development and implement practice-oriented research projects. Interested parties can access detailed information and submit their application online to benefit from this long-term funding initiative.

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