[European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en)

October 31, 2025 | September 15, 2026

Partial tuition waivers of €1,500–€3,000 per year per student; total funding pool €100,000

Supports diverse students with partial tuition fee waivers for the Executive Master in Digital Twins for Infrastructures and Cities.

Applicants must be admitted to the Executive Master and have paid the reservation fee; awards prioritize diversity and inclusion.

--- ## Description The DIGITWIN4CIUE Reduction-Fees Scholarships provide partial tuition fee waivers to eligible students enrolling in the Executive Master in Digital Twins for Infrastructures and Cities. The program aims to foster diversity and inclusion in digital education by supporting students from varied gender, age, and socio-economic backgrounds, with priority given to female applicants, candidates from Regional Innovation Scheme (RIS) countries, and those affiliated with partner higher education institutions. The scholarships are awarded based on academic merit and alignment with the program’s inclusion priorities, helping to make advanced digital twin education more accessible across Europe. --- ## Due Dates - October 31, 2025: Application deadline (cut-off) — 31 October 2025, 17:00 (Brussels time) - September 15, 2026: Application deadline (cut-off) — 15 September 2026, 23:00 (Brussels time) --- ## Funding Amount - Partial tuition fee waivers of €1,500–€3,000 per year per student, applied directly as discounts on tuition. - The total funding pool for this call is €100,000. - Amount awarded depends on merit and priority criteria. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be admitted and enrolled as full-time students in the Executive Master in Digital Twins for Infrastructures and Cities for the 2025–2026 academic year. - Must have paid the non-refundable reservation fee. - Open to nationals of eligible EEA countries and those associated with the Digital Europe Programme. - Must commit to completing the Master's program in the first academic year. - Priority given to: - Female applicants from any EU or EU-associated country. - Applicants from EIT Regional Innovation Scheme (RIS) countries. - Students affiliated with partner higher education institutions (e.g., Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, ENPC, ITU, BME). - Self-financed students not employed by large organizations (preference for those working in SMEs or without employer support). - Academic merit, professional experience, and motivation (including financial need) are key selection criteria. - Applicants must be available for in-person sessions and on-site workshops. - Educational prerequisites: bachelor’s degree in a technical field (240 ECTS or 180 ECTS with 2 years’ experience), English proficiency (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent), and basic programming skills (or willingness to complete free programming courses). --- ## Application Process - Apply to and gain admission to the Executive Master in Digital Twins for Infrastructures and Cities. - Pay the required reservation fee. - Submit the scholarship application before the relevant cut-off date. - Prepare supporting documents: CV, motivation letter (including justification for financial need), and proof of eligibility. - Scholarships are awarded based on merit score (1–5), determined by academic/professional background and motivation. - Recipients are notified of the net tuition fee after the scholarship deduction. - Scholarships are applied as direct tuition fee discounts; funds are not disbursed to recipients. - Awards may be terminated if the student discontinues studies, takes academic leave, fails a course, or violates academic integrity. --- ## Additional Information - Scholarships are compatible with other DIGITWIN4CIUE project scholarships but not with other tuition fee grants if combined support exceeds the full cost of the program. - The reservation fee is non-refundable under any circumstances, including voluntary or mandatory termination of the scholarship. - The call is managed by Fundación Agustín de Betancourt (FUNAB) and not directly by the European Commission, though co-financed by the EU. --- ## External Links - [Program and application details (EU Funding & Tenders Portal)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/competitive-calls-cs/11321?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=4&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Executive Master in Digital Twins for Infrastructures and Cities](https://www.digitwin4ciue.eu/) - [Digital Europe Programme eligibility info](https://digital-skills-jobs.europa.eu/en/opportunities/funding/digitwin4ciue-project-scholarships-executive-master-digital-twins) - [European Commission main page](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |---------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Funder | [European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en) | | Program Contact | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Phone | +32 2 299 11 11 | | Program Website | [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/competitive-calls-cs/11321?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=4&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) | ---

DIGITWIN4CIUE Reduction-Fees Scholarships

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