Scholarships and Financial Aid

The Fall Semester scholarship application period for newly admitted students begins on March 1. The application deadline is May 31 at 13:00 CET.

The Spring Semester scholarship application period for newly admitted students begins on October 1 and the application deadline is Nov. 30 at 13:00 CET.

If you have already been admitted and the scholarship application period has started, you can request the online scholarship application form from the Admissions Office.

We encourage 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.

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.

Scholarship Levels

Up to 20 new students may receive different scholarship awards per year. We offer WVPU New Student Scholarships on three different levels. The level-specific eligibility criteria and amounts awarded per academic year are:

For Bachelor Degrees

For Master Degrees

Scholarship Renewal Conditions

The scholarship may be renewed for the full duration of the academic program (max. four years for undergraduate; max. two years graduate) if the following scholarship conditions are met:

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.

Application Form and Requirements

You will be asked to upload the following documents, which we recommend you to prepare before you start filling out the online application form:

1. Your acceptance letter to prove that you have been accepted to a full degree program.
2. Financial motivation letter: This should be a document written by the applicant explaining their financial background, how the scholarship would help finance their education and why they deserve the scholarship.
3. Official financial documents (officially translated into English if not in English) such as salary slips, employer or pension confirmation of respective net earnings. All amounts must be stated in euros. If not, please convert the amounts into euros and indicate which rate was used. No bank account statements are accepted. In case of self-employment, please submit the company information and an official letter stating net earnings (in euros).

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, skill or talent that defines them and enriches 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 we learn from our 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.

For questions about the scholarship application form and required documents, please email scholarship@webster.ac.at.

The Webster Vienna Training Scholarship (WVTS) provides enrolled students with hands-on research or administrative experience while reducing their tuition costs. Awarded through an open, transparent application process, recipients participate in department projects while earning tuition discounts.

Current Status: The Fall 2026 application period is closed.

Eligibility and Enrollment Requirements

These scholarship opportunities are available to all enrolled students, and recipients are chosen through a transparent process. Any Webster Vienna student is able to apply for WVTS during open calls for applications.

Each student can apply during multiple calls (for multiple semesters) and receive scholarships in a maximum value of the tuition fee of six courses (each worth 3 U.S. credit hours) during their academic program.

Award Values and Limitations

The awarded amounts depend on the estimated workload associated with the projects and varies usually between the tuition fee of one or two 3 U.S. credit hours courses per semester.

The duration of the projects is one semester and the selected candidate must be enrolled in at least two courses (each worth 3 U.S. credit hours) in the relevant semester.

Terms and Conditions to Receive the WVTS

• Full- or part-time enrollment must be maintained throughout the entire duration of the project (one or two semesters).

• Minimum enrollment is six (6) U.S. credit hours per semester.

• The total amount of scholarships received cannot exceed 100% of the tuition fees incurred during the semester in which the scholarship is awarded. The WVTS may be lowered accordingly.

• The scholarship amount will be applied toward tuition charges only and the scholarship amount is not redeemable as a cash payment.

• Students may receive up to six (6) full three (3)-U.S.-credit courses remitted by WVTS throughout their program of study.

• The scholarship must be used during the semester for which it is awarded.

• The scholarship cannot be carried forward to another semester if the student enrolls in a class with fewer than three (3) U.S. credits.

• Students may be asked to attend a training session prior to the scholarship start date.

• The university reserves the right to withdraw the scholarship and/or to reduce the awarded amount under any circumstances. These include but are not limited to: failing to perform duties and responsibilities, reaching maximum amount of WVTS in program of study, reaching the maximum amount of scholarships and grants available to students, and not meeting the relevant criteria to retain a WVTS.

• Near the end of the WVTS contract, the recipient may be subject to a Performance Evaluation to assess the student’s performance of their duties.

• Following completion of the scholarship, and upon their request, the student may request a written performance-based recommendation from their scholarship supervisor.

If your parent or sibling currently attends Webster Vienna Private University or graduated from any campus in the Webster University network, you can receive a 10% tuition reduction through the Webster Vienna Legacy Grant. A 5% tuition reduction applies if an extended family member (such as an aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, grandchild or grandparent) attended or currently attends Webster.

Eligibility Criteria

• You must enroll full time.
• You and your sibling(s) may be enrolled at the same time, or start during the same term.
• Upon request, you may need to provide official documentation (such as a birth or marriage certificate) to verify your relationship.

How to Apply

To confirm your eligibility, submit a Webster Vienna Legacy Grant Application Form online before the start of the semester, along with your supporting relationship documentation via email to the Head of Admissions.

Your grant will apply starting in the semester your application and documents are approved. Grants are not applied retroactively to previous terms.

As a Webster alumnus (holding a full degree from Webster University), if you begin a second degree at WVPU, excluding certificate and online programs, you will receive a tuition waiver for the final course of your second degree prior to graduation.

If you are a Webster alumnus enrolling in a master’s degree at Webster Vienna (excluding online programs), you are eligible for a 20% graduate tuition discount once you are officially admitted and enrolled in a master's degree program at WVPU.

To apply for these savings, submit a completed Second Degree Grant Application Form online after registering for your first semester classes.

Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Renewal Application. Your application file must be complete by March 1 for maximum consideration. If you submit after March 1, you will be awarded from remaining funds. While you can apply for student loans throughout the academic year, we encourage you to apply early. The Webster University FAFSA code is 002521.

You can contact Webster University’s Office of Financial Aid through the details below.

• Email: financialaid@webster.edu
• Phone: 314-968-6992 or 800-983-4623
• Fax: 314-968-7125

Please note that after you receive your acceptance letter, your financial aid procedure is administered solely by the Webster University Financial Aid office in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. A Financial Aid Officer will be assigned to you if you are eligible.

Once the Financial Aid Office in St. Louis receives all of your information, they will send your award letter in the mail. You can also view your award information on Webster University’s website through your Connections login.

To assist as many students as possible, Federal Financial Aid cannot award 100% of your demonstrated need. Financial aid is designed to supplement your family’s contribution, so you should be prepared to finance a portion of your educational costs.

Finally, please note that your financial aid is not disbursed until after your studies begin. You must arrange your own funding for travel and living costs for at least your first one to two months.

Our programs are approved for veterans’ education benefits. If you enroll at Webster University, you may qualify for benefits such as the Post-9/11 GI Bill and the Yellow Ribbon Program. The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs is responsible for approving and disbursing your benefits.

The Yellow Ribbon GI Education Program is designed to help military students like you avoid out-of-pocket tuition and fees that may exceed your Post-9/11 GI Bill tuition benefit.

For more information, please visit:

• Yellow Ribbon Program
• Post-9/11 GI Bill

Each year, the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research accepts applications for a merit award from outstanding Webster Vienna undergraduate and graduate students.

Value

1,000–1,500 euros (depending on the number of awards); the award is based on academic excellence.

Eligibility

Degree-seeking students with a minimum GPA of at least 3.3 who have a minimum number of credit hours at Webster Vienna (undergraduates: 24 credits, graduates: 12 credits).

Students must either be:

• An Austrian citizen;
• An EEA (European Economic Area) citizen with close ties to Austria (meaning that the student has lived in Austria for the past five years and that either the student or one parent has worked in Austria);
• A citizen from other countries if they have lived in Austria for the past five years and at least one parent has paid income tax in Austria; and
• Or a refugee according to the Geneva Convention.

Please note, that the Merit Award tends to be competitive and not all students who apply will receive an award. The call for application is now open. Please download the application form and send via email.

Deadline for applications is Dec. 4, 2026, 1 p.m. CET.

The Lower Austria Grant Foundations are offering grants and scholarships from six foundations for students born in the state of Niederösterreich. For more information on the different grants and scholarships, please visit the Lower Austria Grant website (in German).

The Leif J. Sverdrup International Scholarship, offered by Webster University St. Louis, gives you the opportunity as a European campus student to study at the main campus in St. Louis for one or two terms.

Award Details

• Value: $1,250 to $2,500, depending on the length of your study abroad experience.
• Application: Applied directly to your St. Louis student account to cover tuition fees.

Eligibility Criteria

• You must be a currently enrolled, full-time Webster Vienna student attending classes at the St. Louis campus.
• You must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 in all coursework completed at Webster.
• Undergraduate Requirement: You must have sophomore, junior, or senior standing with at least 30 semester credit hours completed in residence at Webster Vienna.
• Graduate Requirement: You must have completed at least 12 credit hours at Webster Vienna.
• Awards are granted based on academic excellence, recommendations, an essay, and your curriculum vitae (CV).

How to Apply

Currently enrolled students can obtain additional information and application details for the Leif J. Sverdrup International Scholarship on the Study Abroad Terradotta site.