European Central Bank: Scholarship for Women 2026

The ECB Scholarship for Women is an initiative supporting female scholars from low-income background in pursuing a Master’s degree in the field of economics, statistics, computing and 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)

The ECB is an inclusive employer that strives to represent the diversity of the population it serves. They aim to reflect the same inclusivity with this scholarship and to represent the diversity of women in the EU. They encourage women to apply irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, race, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or other characteristics. 

Applications can be submitted until 6 May 2026.

More information on eligibility and how to apply can be found on the ECB website