The Austrian Development Cooperation is offering fully funded scholarships for students from developing countries to study at the Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management (ITH) in Austria.
This ITH Scholarship covers full tuition, a €2460 living stipend, flight tickets, feeding, and health insurance for eligible applicants from ADC priority countries and other developing nations.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Austria
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: Developing Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | €2460 Stipend | Flight Ticket | Feeding | Health Insurance
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: January 6, 2026
Scholarship Details
The Austrian Development Cooperation Scholarships support international students pursuing the Diploma Course at the Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management (ITH). The program combines general training with specialized modules to equip students for advanced careers in hospitality and tourism.
The Diploma Course features a General Module, a Professional Module (Hospitality Management or Tourism Management), and an Elective (Entrepreneurship or Teacher Training). While students may attend ITH privately, the Austrian Development Cooperation offers a limited number of highly competitive scholarships each year. These scholarships aim to strengthen the tourism and hospitality capacities of developing countries by training skilled professionals who can contribute meaningfully to sector growth upon returning home.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Austrian Development Cooperation Scholarships, applicants must:
- Be a student from ADC’s priority countries
- Or be a student from other developing countries
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants will receive:
- Full tuition coverage
- Accommodation
- Flight tickets (from home country to Salzburg and back)
- Health insurance
- Food from Monday to Sunday
- Excursions (excluding the field trip to ITB Berlin)
- €205 pocket money per month
How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants should follow these steps:
- Fill out the application form carefully and legibly
- Provide all required information and attach necessary documents
- Submit translated documents in English or German where required
- Use a valid email and phone number and check regularly for updates
- Apply before January 6, 2026 (late applications will not be processed)
- Meet all admission requirements and review the ITH form and visa process thoroughly
- Clarify any uncertainties with the ITH office or the Austrian embassy/consulate
- Write a strong motivation letter explaining your interest in the program and why you deserve the scholarship
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