The three winners of the VERBUND Scholarship for Women receive a tailored sponsorship package worth 5,000 euros, of which the majority should be used for personal and professional further development. The team of the TU Career Centre accompanies the scholarship holders on their way with a comprehensive package of advice.
Financial energy for your future: #vorangehen (#proceed) with the VERBUND Scholarship for Women
VERBUND specifically supports highly qualified women in collaboration with TU Wien. With the VERBUND Scholarship for Women, three outstanding female students at TU Wien are supported for a whole year.
The main objective is to acquire technicians for VERBUND and to promote their personal further development with a shot of financial energy.
Dedicated students from technical fields of study may apply: information technology, business informatics, industrial engineering, technical mathematics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or civil engineering.
It is important that the applicants have already garnered professional experience in the form of study-related internships. Excellent English skills are a must, and other foreign language skills would be a plus.
VERBUND scholarship for women
Use the financial energy of the VERBUND scholarship for women for yourself and your studies! Your application will be processed by the TU Career Centre.
The application period for the current funding year has ended.
The applicants first have to undergo a video interview. The best-qualified participants are invited to the hearing. This selection procedure involves having to convince a top-class panel with presentations and team exercises. The panel consists of HR experts and top executives from VERBUND as well as experts from the TU Career Center, among others. We naturally handle your application confidentially.
For the current funding period the deadline for handing in applications ended on May 29th, 2023.
The scholarships will be presented at a festive event organised by the TU Wien in fall.
Magdalene Opoku, Bachelor of Civil Engineering
“I applied for the VERBUND Scholarship for Women because I believe it is important to support women in technology. I see VERBUND as being a company that prioritises sustainability and our environment. As women, we are under-represented in many MINT professions. The challenge is to break down certain stereotypes. Acquired knowledge knows no gender, background or religion.”
Pia Schwarzinger, Master of Data Science
“When I was 16 years old, I had the opportunity to explore the specialism of Information Technology for the first time during my semester abroad in Canada. This experience turned out to be really fascinating; in particular, the feeling of being able to solve complex problems using technology was ultimately what attracted me to study for my degree at the Vienna University of Technology. The challenges associated with MINT professions are in many ways comparable with those in other areas of activity. Ultimately, however, passion and unconditional ambition are decisive for personal success and I’m convinced that this applies regardless of gender.”
Sandra Szedenik, Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
“I must confess that I’ve never once felt confronted by any obstacles in my career as a woman. But I can understand that many women can feel deterred by working or studying as one of the few who do so in this field. Personally, I’d like to see more women in my discipline because I think that more women would bring a new and refreshing perspective to many aspects in the field of technology.”
Photo Gallery Women's Stipend Recipients
VERBUND Women's Stipend Alumni Events
The Alumni Event was initiated the beginning of October 2013. This promotes exchanges and networking among the women. Here, the Women's Stipend recipients have the opportunity to interact with female VERBUND managers. Invitations go out to all stipend recipients who have been awarded the VERBUND Women's Stipend from 2009 onwards.
Anna Haller, Master's recipient 2009 on the Alumni Events:
"I was delighted to receive the invitation to the alumni get-together for the VERBUND Women's Stipend. That's a great opportunity for networking and an exchange of experiences. The visit to the Freudenau power plant was very interesting and it helped us get to know VERBUND better. Thank you very much for the excellent organisation!"
Clarissa Stracke, Bachelor's recipient 2011 on the Alumni Events:
Many thanks for the fascinating and enjoyable afternoon yesterday! It was a real pleasure, and fun to get to know all the others."
