Programme Description
SECAI scholarships were created to support outstanding students who intend to study AI or a related field at TU Dresden or Leipzig University. AI is viewed as an interdisciplinary undertaking that requires talents in computer science, engineering, mathematics, social science, law, the natural sciences, and application areas such as medicine.
The scholarships cover living expenses in Germany to allow students to focus on their studies, kick-start their research career, and build their professional network.
The scholarship is mainly awarded based on academic excellence, but also aims to improve internationalisation and diversity in AI-related teaching programmes. Women in STEM subjects are particularly encouraged to apply. Special personal circumstances are taken into account, for example if students are systematically disadvantaged or prosecuted in their home countries, or are refugees of war.
The scholarships cover living expenses in Germany to allow students to focus on their studies, kick-start their research career, and build their professional network.
The scholarship is mainly awarded based on academic excellence, but also aims to improve internationalisation and diversity in AI-related teaching programmes. Women in STEM subjects are particularly encouraged to apply. Special personal circumstances are taken into account, for example if students are systematically disadvantaged or prosecuted in their home countries, or are refugees of war.
Target Group
highly qualified (current or prospective) Master's students who have achieved excellent results in their Bachelor's studies, and who pursue Master's level studies in Artificial Intelligence, broadly conceived.
Academic Requirements
Master's students pursuing studies in Artificial Intelligence and related subjects
Number of Scholarships
20
Duration
up to 24 months
Scholarship Value
The grant consists of a monthly allowance as defined in the SECAI scholarship regulations, currently 934 EUR. Any extra income must be declared, and the scholarship may be reduced by the amount of gross income exceeding 603 EUR. Foreign students may be entitled to a monthly family allowance.
Application Papers
Applications should include the following information and documents:
Please submit your complete application by sending it to secai-office@tu-dresden.de, preferably via the TU Dresden SecureMail Portal https://securemail.tu-dresden.de.
- motivation letter, including your topical connection to SECAI and AI in your (planned or current) studies at TU Dresden or Leipzig University
- CV
- Bachelor's certificate (if available), transcript of records, other certificates if relevant
- declaration of other sources of income, including other scholarships
- If you have applied for admission to a Master's programme in parallel: reference number and submission date of your application.
Please submit your complete application by sending it to secai-office@tu-dresden.de, preferably via the TU Dresden SecureMail Portal https://securemail.tu-dresden.de.
Application Deadline
The general deadline for all applications is 30 June. However, a limited number of outstanding applications may be selected earlier. The respective deadlines are published on the programme website.
