CEU Open Society Scholarship
Need-based award for talented at-risk students starting a first master's at CEU: full tuition plus a stipend and/or housing, valued at 8,000 EUR per year.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s
Destination
Austria
Funding
Full tuition award plus a monthly stipend and/or housing benefits, valued at 8,000 EUR per academic year.
Eligible applicants
At-risk, underprivileged first-master's applicants committed to social change
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Overview
CEU Open Society Scholarship is offered by Central European University for Master’s study in Austria. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 13, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- Personal statementRequired
- ReferencesRequired
- Signed income declarationRequired
What this scholarship covers
Tuition fees
Included
Stipend and/or housing
Included
Full tuition award plus a monthly stipend and/or housing benefits, valued at 8,000 EUR per academic year. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 13, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- No nationality restriction stated.
- International eligibility
- Stipend and/or housing benefits support living costs in Vienna from September to June.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Must meet MA admission requirements and pass the first admissions stage
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Experience and personal requirements
- Financial needRequired
- Monthly income at most 1,030.49 EUR; family assets fully depleted
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Austria
Official eligibility summary
For talented students from underprivileged backgrounds who are committed to social change. Open only to applicants for a first master's degree. Monthly income must not exceed 1,030.49 EUR and family assets must be fully depleted. Several programmes are excluded, including MESPOM, MATILDA and the part-time MS programmes.
Applicant profile
- At-risk, underprivileged first-master's applicants committed to social change
Study route
- Master’s study in Austria
Current-cycle criteria
- For talented students from underprivileged backgrounds who are committed to social change. Open only to applicants for a first master's degree. Monthly income must not exceed 1,030.49 EUR and family assets must be fully depleted. Several programmes are excluded, including MESPOM, MATILDA and the part-time MS programmes.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.
How to apply
- 1
Submit your MA application in Round 1 by 15 October 2026
- 2
After passing the first admissions stage, complete the emailed scholarship form with personal statement, references and income declaration
- 3
Attend an interview if shortlisted
Application timeline
Application cycle
Apply in Round 1 for an eligible MA programme by 15 October 2026.
The listed deadline is October 15, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Central European University
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is October 15, 2026. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.