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The Targeted Scholarships offered by the MERIT project at Vilnius Gediminas Technical University aims to enhance accessibility of master's programmes focused on advanced digital skills and promote equality, diversity, and higher-level skills in computer science to meet the growing demand for experts in the fields of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and the Internet of Things.

The scholarship primarily covers tuition fees, study-related expenses (such as hardware, software, living, and travel costs), and aims to promote participation in the digital skills sector.

Expected duration of participation

The scholarship period ranges from 1 to 10 months, depending on application time and conditions. The scholarship is provided for the defined period of study and is paid in the following months:

  • in the first year of study in October-June,
  • in the second year of study in September-June.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

  • Be EU citizens.
  • Be enrolled in the eligible MERIT project master's programmes, i.e., Engineering of Artificial Intelligence or Management of Artificial Intelligence Solutions programmes.
  • Submit a scholarship application detailing how the funds will contribute to the applicant’s development in digital skills and other necessary documents like proof of nationality and residence.

Funding

  • Total Budget: up to 66 500,00 EUR
  • Amount per person: €350/month, maximum of €10,820 over two years.

Timeline

The deadline to submit applications is set to 15 October 2025, 00:00 Brussels time. 

Opportunity Details

Target audience
Digital skills in education.
Digital technology / specialisation
Digital skill level
Geographic scope - Country
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Cyprus
Industry - field of education and training
Education not further defined
Geographical sphere
International initiative
Form of funding