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 November 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.

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:

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:

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.

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 (1000 to 1200 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 Legacy Grant is a program that provides a 10% reduction in tuition for incoming new  students whose sibling or parent (core family) currently attends Webster Vienna Private University or graduated from any of the Webster University networks of campuses. A 5% reduction in tuition applies to extended family members (aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, grandchildren, etc.). Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• The student must begin with Webster Vienna during or after the 2015-2016 academic year;
• The student must enroll full time;
• The student and their sibling(s) may be concurrently enrolled;
• The grant also applies to sibling(s) who start at the same time; and
• Upon request, the student may be required to provide additional documentation to prove the sibling/parent relationship (e.g., birth certificate, marriage certificate, etc).

In order to confirm eligibility for this program, students must complete and submit a Webster Vienna Legacy Grant Application Form along with supporting documents (such as copies of birth certificates or other official records) confirming the grant applicant’s relationship with the current or former Webster student before the end of their first semester via e-mail to the Head of Admissions and Advising.

The Webster Vienna Training Scholarship (WVTS) gives enrolled students the opportunity to gain valuable skills outside of the classroom while provided a discount to their tuition fees. The scholarship recipients will participate in different kinds of research or administrative projects running in departments and offices.

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 (6) courses (each worth three U.S. credit hours) during their academic program.

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 three U.S. credit hours) in the relevant semester.

The application period for the Spring 2025 semester is closed. The Fall 2025 application period will begin in July 2025.

All Webster alumni (with a full degree granted by Webster University) who begin a second degree at WVPU (excluding online courses/programs) after the 2015-2016 academic year will have the tuition fee waived for the last class of their second degree prior to graduation. This benefit does not apply to students who enroll in a certificate or online programs.

All Webster alumni who begin a master’s degree at Webster Vienna (excluding online programs) after Fall 2020 are eligible for a graduate tuition fee discount of twenty percent (20%). Alumni must first be officially admitted and enrolled to a master's degree program at WVPU. 

To apply for this grant, after class registration for the first semester, complete and submit the Second Degree Grant Application Form via e-mail to the Head of Admissions and Advising.

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Renewal Application. Your application (file) must be complete by March 1 for maximum consideration. Applications completed after March 1 will be awarded from remaining funds. Student loan applications are accepted throughout the academic year. However, early application is encouraged. The Webster University FAFSA code is 002521.

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

E-mail: financialaid@webster.edu
Phone: 314-968-6992 or 1-800-983-4623
Fax: 314-968-7125

Please note that the financial aid procedure is administrated solely by the Webster University Financial Aid office in St. Louis, Missouri, USA after an acceptance letter has been granted. A Financial Aid Officer is assigned to all eligible students.

Once all information is received by the Financial Aid Office in St. Louis, you will receive an award letter in the mail. Award information is also available on Webster University’s website under your Connections login.

In order to assist as many students as possible, Federal Financial Aid cannot award 100% of a student’s demonstrated need. Financial aid is designed to supplement a family’s contribution; therefore, a student should be prepared to finance a portion of his/her cost of education.

Please note financial aid is not disbursed until after your studies begin. You must arrange your own funding for travel and living costs for at least one to two months after the beginning of your study.

Our programs are approved for veterans’ education benefits. Students who enroll in Webster University 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 the approval of disbursement of such benefits.

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

For more information, please visit:

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

WVPU is no longer accepting applications for the City of Vienna scholarship. Please check back another time.

The scholarship eligibility requirements for reference:

Scholarship value: One scholarship of 6,000 euros per year; renewable annually up to a total of four years (undergraduate) or for 2.5 years (graduate); The scholarship will be reviewed at the end of each semester to determine whether the student has fulfilled the scholarship conditions and achieved a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0.

Eligibility

A newly accepted undergraduate or graduate student who holds an Austrian Matura or school leaving certificate (e.g., IB Diploma) from a high school in Austria and has a minimum GPA of 3.0 and is:

• An Austrian citizen; or
• 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); or
• 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; or
• A refugee according to the Geneva Convention.

Applicants must demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and outstanding spoken and written English above the English as a Second Language level. Transfer students are not eligible to receive this award.

Conditions

Must be enrolled full-time (Undergraduate with 24 U.S. credits/year, Graduate with 12 U.S. credits/year). The recipient of the scholarship must maintain a GPA of 3.0 each semester for renewal. During the time the scholarship is in effect, the student will abide by the disciplinary and academic policies set forth in the Student Academic Handbook and Student Code of Ethics.

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 Jan. 1, 2025, 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).

Leif J. Sverdrup International Scholarship

Webster University St. Louis offers study awards to provide students from its European campuses the opportunity to study at the main campus for one or two terms.

• Value: Ranges from $1,250 to $2,500; depending on the length of the study experience; the award will be applied to the student's account in St. Louis and must be used for tuition.
• Eligibility: A current Webster Vienna student, awarded on the basis of academic excellence, recommendations, an essay, and a curriculum vitae.
• Undergraduates: Minimum 3.3 GPA.
• Graduates: No grade lower than "B."
• Conditions: Students who receive the award should be registered as full-time Vienna campus students but will attend classes at the St. Louis campus.

Currently, enrolled students can obtain additional information about the Leif J. Sverdrup International Scholarship from Ryan Elliott in Advancement Services in St. Louis.