The School of Embedded Composite and Artificial Intelligence (SECAI) at Leipzig and Dresden Technical Universities is pleased to welcome applications for the 2026 AI Scholarship program in Germany. The SECAI AI Scholarship is a fully funded opportunity for home and international students to pursue a Masters degree at any of the two universities. The scholarships include a full tuition waiver, a monthly family allowance, as well as a living stipend of €11, 208 per year.
SECAI AI Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Germany
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | €11,208 Stipend per year | Family Allowance | Travel Costs
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: June 30, 2026
SECAI Scholarship Details:
- The SECAI scholarship programs were created to support outstanding students during their studies or research visit connected to 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.
- SECAI offers residency scholarships, which cover living expenses in Germany to allow students to focus on their studies, kick-start their research career, and build their professional network, as well as mobility grants to foster international exchange.
- The scholarships are mainly based on academic excellence, but also aims to improve internationalization and diversity in AI-related teaching programs. Women in STEM subjects are particularly encouraged to apply.
Eligibility Requirements for SECAI Scholarship in Germany 2026
- Students can apply for the SECAI Scholarship if they meet all of the following criteria:
- The content of their studies, chosen specialization, or topic of the project work planned under the scholarship is closely related to the research areas of SECAI.
- They are students in an Master program, or students in a Diploma program where they have successfully completed the first two years of Diploma studies (Grundstudium).
- They are students of TU Dresden or Leipzig University, or they are visiting a research group at TU Dresden or Leipzig University.
- They demonstrate an above-average academic track record, typically with a cumulative grade point average of 1.7 or better (after conversion to the German grading system). Exceptions may be made in case of adverse personal circumstances.
Benefits of SECAI AI Scholarship 2026
ECAI AI Scholarship Germany offers:
- Tuition
- €934 Living Stipends
- Mentorship
- Industry Networking
- Foreign students may be entitled to a monthly family allowance.
Available Programmes for SECAI Scholarships
The primary objective of SECAI’s scholarship program is to support highly qualified students as the next generation of AI talents during their AI studies at TU Dresden and Leipzig University:
- Master students at TU Dresden or University Leipzig, primarily in the following study courses:
- Computer Science at TU Dresden,
- Nanoelectronic Systems at TU Dresden,
- Tracks Computational Life Science and Applied Artificial Intelligence of Computational Modelling and Simulation at TU Dresden,
- Data Science at Leipzig University,
- Bioinformatics at Leipzig University, and
- Medical Informatics at Leipzig University.
- International students visiting a research group at TU Dresden or Leipzig University
- Students at TU Dresden or University Leipzig visiting international partners
How to Apply for SECAI AI Scholarship 2026 in Germany (Step by Step)
- To apply for the SECAI AI Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should;
- Click the green button below to go to the scholarship webpage.
- Submit your application via the this application form: Apply here