Application Deadline: May 31, 2026, at 13:00 CET
LOCATION: Austria
The Webster Vienna Private University encourages all newly admitted bachelor’s and master’s degree students with exceptional academic achievement and proven financial need to apply for a WVPU New Student Scholarship. Applicants must have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on the American 4.0 scale and advanced or native-level proficiency in English. Up to 20 new students may receive different scholarship awards per year.
ELIGIBILITY:
Only students admitted to full bachelor’s or master’s degree programs (NOT certificate and English preparation programs) may apply for scholarships. Please first apply to one of our degree programs through our Admissions Office. Once you are admitted, you can apply and be considered for a scholarship.
The scholarship may be renewed for the full duration of the academic program (max. four years for undergraduate; max. two years for graduate) if the following scholarship conditions are met:
Scholarship Renewal Conditions: The scholarship recipient must be enrolled full-time (24 U.S. credits or 48 ECTS per year undergraduate, 12 U.S. credits or 30 ECTS per year graduate) and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 each semester to continue until the end of the program.
An original essay in English (1,000 to 1,200 words) on one of the two topics provided below:
Many students at Webster Vienna Private University have cultural heritage, skills, or talents that define them and enrich the lives of their peers. If you hold such an interest or have a unique background, please share more in your essay.
Many believe that they learn from their mistakes. In your essay, describe a situation or experience where you learned from failure. Explain the situation, what actions you took, and how you learned from this experience.
Please note that we offer partial scholarships only, and the remaining tuition fee must be paid by the recipient.
BENEFIT:
| Level | Degree | Requirements | Award per Academic Year |
| Distinction | Master | Minimum 3.5 GPA, minimum C1 English proficiency, significant financial need, excellent essay and recommendations, newly accepted graduate student starting in Fall or Spring semester | 8,000 euros |
| Distinction | Bachelor | Minimum 3.5 GPA, minimum C1 English proficiency, significant financial need, excellent essay and recommendations, newly accepted undergraduate student starting in Fall or Spring semester | 12,000 euros |
| Merit | Master | Minimum 3.0 GPA, minimum B2 English proficiency, significant financial need, strong essay and recommendations, newly accepted graduate student starting in Fall or Spring semester | 5,000 euros |
| Merit | Bachelor | Minimum 3.0 GPA, minimum B2 English proficiency, significant financial need, strong essay and recommendations, newly accepted undergraduate student starting in Fall or Spring semester | 7000 euros |
| Honors | Master | Minimum 3.0 GPA, minimum B2 English proficiency, financial need, good essay and recommendations, newly accepted graduate student starting in Fall or Spring semester | 3000 euros |
| Honors | Bachelor | Minimum 3.0 GPA, minimum B2 English proficiency, financial need, good essay and recommendations, newly accepted undergraduate student starting in Fall or Spring semester | 4000 euros |
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