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

September 30, 2025 (Autumn) | February 28, 2026 (Spring)

€300/month for up to 5 months (per semester); total pool €100,000

Supports top-performing master's students in Industrial Engineering and Management at TalTech through semester-based scholarships.

Only EU citizens enrolled in the MERIT MARM program at TalTech are eligible.

--- ## Description The scholarship recognizes and rewards outstanding academic achievement among master's students enrolled in the "Industrial Engineering and Management" (MARM) program at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech). As part of the EU co-funded MERIT project, the award aims to foster excellence in specialized education, encouraging students to complete the full curriculum and contribute to the development of smart, secure, and interconnected systems. --- ## Due Dates - Autumn semester: September 30, 2025 (22:59 Brussels time) - Spring semester: February 28, 2026 (22:59 Brussels time) Applications are accepted twice per academic year, corresponding to the start of each semester. --- ## Funding Amount - Each scholarship provides €300 per month, awarded for one semester (maximum 5 months). - Total available funding for all scholarships is €100,000. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be citizens of the European Union. - Must be matriculated in the MERIT project master's degree program "Industrial Engineering and Management" (MARM) at TalTech. - Must be a full-time student and complete 30 ECTS per semester (APEL credits generally not counted except for formal education completed elsewhere). - Must not have exceeded the standard duration of the curriculum and not be on academic leave. - For continuing students: a weighted average grade of at least 4.0 for the entire period of study. - For first-semester students: an admission score of at least 7.0. --- ## Application Process - Submit a free-form application by email to the study consultant of the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at TalTech by the respective deadline (September 30 or February 28). - The application must include: - Student code - First and last name - Bank account number - Rankings are based on the weighted average grade for the relevant semester (with tie-breakers as described in the program rules). - Scholarship recipients are notified by email, and results are published on the TalTech website (without ranking details). --- ## Additional Information - The scholarship is paid monthly, with the first payment typically made at the end of the month following the award month. - Payments cease if the student goes on academic leave or is ex-matriculated (with exceptions for graduation, disability, parental status, or conscript service). - The call is organized and managed by TalTech, not the European Commission, though it is co-funded by the EU. --- ## External Links - [Program Details and Application Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/competitive-calls-cs/10821?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [European Commission – Funder Home](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en) - [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) - [TalTech MARM Program Page](https://taltech.ee/en/industrial-engineering-and-management) (recommended for curriculum details) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |---------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Funder (EU) | [European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en) | | TalTech Contact | Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Study Consultant | | General Inquiries | [TalTech Contact Page](https://taltech.ee/en/contact) | | EC General Phone | +32 2 299 11 11 | | EC Online Contact | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) |

TALTECH MERIT Project Excellence Scholarship Award

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