Bachelor’s and Master’s Scholarships of Excellence for Female Students in Mechanical Engineering
REMUS
Quick Facts
- From WS 2020/21 and on, five REMUS Scholarships will be awarded:
- two bachelor’s Scholarships for female students in the Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering and Business Economics programmes, as well as
- three master’s Scholarships for female students in the Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Business Economics, or Production, Science and Management (PSM) programmes
The scholarship is preferably awarded to newly admitted students at TU Graz.
- Length: Support will be provided for a maximum of 24 months (with appropriate proof of achievement)
- Amount: For bachelor’s students, the amount provided each year is 4,000 €, and when appropriate proof of achievement has been provided, a total of 8,000 € over the period of two years. For master’s students, the amount provided each year is 8,000 €, and when appropriate proof of achievement has been provided, a total of 16,000 € over the period of two years.
- Additional benefits: It is possible to fill an – additionally paid – internship position at REMUS for 2 months during the two-year period. Further integration into the REMUS activities is possible.
Requirements and Admission Requirements
For the bachelor’s scholarship:
All complete applications submitted by female students who have been admitted to the bachelor's programme since the winter semester 2020/21 and have thus far provided excellent proof of academic achievement will be considered.
For the master’s scholarship:
All complete applications submitted by female students who have been admitted to the master's programme since the winter semester 2020/21 and have thus far provided excellent proof of academic achievement will be considered. Any admission requirements must, therefore, be met. Upon receipt of the scholarships, proof of academic achievement must be provided after one year.
It is possible to apply for several scholarships, but only one scholarship can be awarded per person.
Application
The complete applications should be sent by e-mail by 31 October 2020 to bachelorstipendium-remus@tugraz.at or masterstipendium-remus@tugraz.at.
Applicants studying Mechanical Engineering
or Mechanical Engineering Business Economics
are required to hand in their application papers in German; applicants studying Production, Science and Management
are required to submit their papers in English.
Please note that only applications of female students will be taken into consideration.
The complete application comprises:
- letter of motivation
- curriculum vitae
- proof of academic achievement in previously attended schools or programmes and
- two reference letters from teachers
A jury of experts from TU Graz draw up an initial list of awardees. The final awards will be given based on a hearing held at REMUS.
Contact
For additional information or to ask questions about the scholarship, please contact:
- for the bachelor’s scholarship, bachelorstipendium-remus@tugraz.at or
- for the master’s scholarship, masterstipendium-remus@tugraz.at.
Statements on the scholarship
The REMUS scholarship gives me the opportunity to take a look at various departments of a well-known company. This experience will certainly have a great influence on my professional future.
The REMUS scholarship together with the internship offers a great opportunity to put theory into practice and is also a great financial support for female students.
The REMUS scholarship not only provides me with generous financial support, but has also given me interesting insights into an internationally active production company, which has taught me a lot for my further technical career.
The REMUS scholarship not only made me financially independent but gave me my first work experience in Austria. It introduced me to the work culture and to the practical side of what I was learning in class.
The REMUS scholarship not only offers me financial support and the opportunity to get to know a world-famous company, it has also strengthened my motivation to give my best during my studies.
The scholarship and the internship both offer me great opportunities. In addition to the financial support, I am able to complement my studies by gaining practical insights into mechanical engineering and all its facets.
