Austrian Development Cooperation Scholarships in Austria – Apply

Austrian Development Cooperation Scholarships in Austria 2025/2026 – Applications are now ongoing for the Austrian development cooperation scholarship in Austria. Interested persons should check below for how to apply and the requirements.

About Austrian Development Cooperation (ADC)

(ADC) forms part of Austrian foreign policy, with the Austrian Development Agency (ADA) as the operational unit of the ADC. ADC aims at reducing poverty, preserving the environment and promoting peace and human security in partner countries. Long-term programmes and projects of the ADC support self-help to ensure sustainable development.

Austrian Development Cooperation Scholarships

Every year the Austrian Development Cooperation offers students from developing countries scholarships to help with tuition fees and general expenses.

Scholarships are awarded for the Diploma Course of the Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management.

The Diploma Course includes:
1.) A General Module
2.) A Professional Module: Hospitality Management or Tourism Management
3.) An Elective: Entrepreneurship or Teacher Training

Benefits of Scholarships

The scholarships include:

Tuition fee
Course material
Health insurance
Food on school days
Excursions and social events
Monthly pocket money
Partial costs of accommodation

Requirements for Scholarships Qualification

ADC priority countries: limited places are reserved for applicants from the following countries:

Ethiopia
Uganda
Burkina Faso
Mozambique
Bhutan
Palestinian Territories
Georgia
Armenia
Moldova

Selection Process

Limited number of scholarships are offered every year by the Austrian Development Cooperation. Please be aware that being offered a scholarship is not automatic and very competitive.

Application Timeline:

Deadline for the submission of application form: March 16th 2025
Beginning of Courses: 8th September 2025
Visa Application: You can start with the Visa application process right after receiving the letter of acceptance in May 2025.
Planned duration of the Diploma Course: September 8, 2025 – May 31, 2026