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

October 15, 2025 (Application deadline)

€350/month per student (max €10,820 per student); total pool €66,500

Scholarship for EU master's students in AI at Vilnius TECH to build advanced digital skills, promote diversity, and support study-related expenses.

Applicants must be EU citizens enrolled in specific AI master's programs at Vilnius TECH.

--- ## Description This targeted scholarship, funded under the MERIT project and co-financed by the European Union, aims to support master's students at Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VILNIUS TECH) who are pursuing degrees in artificial intelligence. The scholarship's core objectives are to foster advanced digital skills, support equal opportunities and diversity in computer science, and eliminate economic barriers for talented students from a range of backgrounds. Awardees receive monthly stipends to cover tuition, study materials, living, and travel expenses, as well as additional training or resources relevant to their studies. The program is part of the broader "Master of Science in Smart, Secure and Interconnected Systems" initiative. --- ## Due Dates - Application deadline: October 15, 2025 (Brussels time) - Final list of scholarship recipients published by November 15, 2025 --- ## Funding Amount - Each scholarship provides €350 per month for the duration of the academic year (up to 10 months per year, max 2 years). - Maximum per student: €10,820 (corresponding to full tuition for a 2-year master's). - Total funding pool: €66,500 available for distribution. - Scholarships are paid monthly from award until graduation or July 1, 2026, whichever comes first. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be citizens of an EU member state. - Must be admitted to and enrolled as a full-time student in one of the following master's programs at VILNIUS TECH: - Engineering of Artificial Intelligence (state code 6211BX023) - Management of Artificial Intelligence Solutions (state code 6211BX024) - Applicants must submit proof of EU citizenship, residence, and program enrollment. - Scholarships are awarded based on a points system considering regional representation, gender balance, age, academic merit, societal contribution, and financial need. --- ## Application Process - Applications open after admission to the relevant master's programs. - By August 1, all admitted students are informed about the scholarship opportunity and application process. - Required documents: - Application letter with motivation and intended use of scholarship - Proof of nationality (identity document) - Declaration of residence - (Optional) Evidence of achievements or contributions in digital skills - Applications must be submitted to the VILNIUS TECH Department of Information Technologies by October 15, 2025. - Selection is based on a weighted points system (criteria include regional diversity, gender, age, academic performance, societal engagement, and financial need). - Top-ranked applicants (up to 5 per program) receive scholarships; others are placed on a reserve list. - Results communicated within 5 working days after committee decision; appeals allowed within 3 working days. - Awardees must sign a scholarship agreement and provide bank details within 10 working days of notification. --- ## Additional Information - Scholarship funds must be used exclusively for study-related expenses (tuition, hardware/software, living/travel, further training). - Students may hold other scholarships, provided there is no double funding for the same costs. - Scholarships may be terminated in cases of study discontinuation, academic leave, program transfer, exam failure, or ethical violations. - If a scholarship is terminated, it may be reassigned to the next eligible student from the reserve list. --- ## External Links - [EU Funding & Tenders Portal – Call Details](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/competitive-calls-cs/8122?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=16&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [European Commission – Funder Home](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Person | Email | Institution | |--------------------------|------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------| | Simona Ramanauskaitė | simona.ramanauskaite@vilniustech.lt | Vilnius Gediminas Technical University | ---

VILNIUS TECH MERIT Project Targeted Scholarship Call

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