OpenFieldDSS Social Tech for Good International Merit Grant
Merit-based tuition scholarship awarded to talented international designers and software technologists dedicated to solving UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Completed Bachelor's degree in design, computing, or humanities with top-quartile academic standing.
- English language proficiency
- IELTS Academic 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 90 minimum English proficiency.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Standardized testing not required for European design school admissions.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Design portfolio exhibiting at least three projects focused on social sustainability, UX design, or ethical tech.
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation from design professors or digital industry managers.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full scholarship: 100% tuition coverage (€4,250 value) for the 20-week digital transformation track
- Application fee
- Zero application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full tuition waiver awarded based on design excellence and social impact
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- 15 May 2027 (Autumn Semester Cohort)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Digital Society School documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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