The School of Embedded Composite and Artificial Intelligence (SECAI) at Leipzig University and Dresden Technical University has opened applications for the 2026 AI Scholarship Program for interested and qualified students worldwide.
The SECAI AI Scholarship 2026 is a fully funded opportunity designed for both domestic and international students seeking to pursue a Master’s degree in Germany at either Leipzig University or TU Dresden.
The scholarship provides full tuition support, annual living stipends worth €11,208, family allowances, mentorship opportunities, networking access, and support for travel expenses.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Germany
- Host Institutions: Leipzig University | TU Dresden
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | €11,208 Annual Stipend | Family Allowance | Travel Costs | Mentorship
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: June 30, 2026
Scholarship Details
The SECAI Scholarship Program was established to support exceptional students and researchers pursuing studies or research activities related to Artificial Intelligence and associated disciplines at Leipzig University and TU Dresden. The initiative promotes advanced AI education by encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration across fields such as computer science, engineering, mathematics, medicine, law, social sciences, and natural sciences.
Through its residency scholarships, SECAI covers living expenses for selected scholars in Germany, enabling them to concentrate fully on their academic and research goals while also developing professional networks within the AI community. The program additionally offers mobility grants to strengthen international academic exchange and collaboration.
Selection for the scholarship is primarily based on academic excellence, while also promoting diversity and internationalization in AI-focused educational programs. Female students in STEM-related disciplines are especially encouraged to submit applications.
Eligibility Criteria
To be qualified for the SECAI AI Scholarship, applicants must:
- Have studies, research interests, or project work closely connected to SECAI research areas.
- Be enrolled in a Master’s program or a Diplom program with completion of the first two years of study (Grundstudium).
- Be students of TU Dresden or Leipzig University, or visiting researchers attached to research groups at the institutions.
- Demonstrate strong academic performance, typically with a cumulative GPA equivalent to 1.7 or higher under the German grading system.
- Meet any additional academic requirements specified by the host institution.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of the SECAI AI Scholarship will receive:
- Full tuition support
- €934 monthly living stipend
- Annual stipend totaling €11,208
- Family allowance for eligible international students
- Mentorship opportunities
- Industry networking access
- Travel and mobility support
Available Programmes
The SECAI Scholarship supports students in AI-related fields at TU Dresden and Leipzig University, including:
- Computer Science at TU Dresden
- Nanoelectronic Systems at TU Dresden
- Computational Life Science at TU Dresden
- Applied Artificial Intelligence at TU Dresden
- Computational Modelling and Simulation at TU Dresden
- Data Science at Leipzig University
- Bioinformatics at Leipzig University
- Medical Informatics at Leipzig University
- International students visiting research groups at TU Dresden or Leipzig University
- Students participating in international exchange programs with partner institutions
Required Documents
To apply for this scholarship, applicants should prepare to submit:
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of enrollment
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Motivation letter
- Research proposal or project description (if applicable)
- Proof of academic excellence
- Any additional documents requested by the institution
How to Apply
To apply for the SECAI AI Scholarship:
- Visit the scholarship application webpage.
- Complete and submit the online application form.
- Upload all required documents before the application deadline.
- Wait for further communication from the scholarship committee.
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