ECB Scholarship for Women
The ECB Scholarship for Women is an initiative that supports female scholars from low-income backgrounds in pursuing a Master’s degree in economics, statistics, computing, or engineering.
This year, the scholarship will be offered to 15 outstanding candidates who will:
• Receive a grant of €10,000
• Attend a study visit at the European Central Bank with dedicated activities, such as meeting with the ECB Women in Leadership Network
• Gain insight into the ECB’s central banking and banking supervision functions
• Meet fellow scholars and join the alumni community
• Receive advice and mentoring from an ECB economist or expert in the field of banking supervision, statistics, engineering, or computing.
To be considered eligible for the programme, the candidate should meet the following eligibility criteria:
• A woman and a national of an EU country;
• Currently enrolled, or are about to enroll, in a master’s course in economics, statistics, engineering, or computing at a European university or business school;
• Facing a funding gap that may prevent them from pursuing their studies;
• Completed an undergraduate degree with excellent grades (i.e., for bachelor’s degree)
Applications can be submitted until 6 May 2026.
More eligibility information and how to apply can be found on the ECB website and in the attached infographic.