Rector's Scholarship
The Rector's Scholarship is one of the university’s key internal scholarship programmes designed to identify, support and encourage talented students who demonstrate academic excellence, research potential, leadership and active participation in university life.
Legal Basis
Who Can Apply?
Students may apply for the Rector's Scholarship if they meet the following requirements:
- be a 1st, 2nd or 3rd-year student of UWED;
- have studied at the university for at least two semesters;
- have a GPA of 4.8 or higher based on the results of the last two semesters;
- have at least one scientific article, two theses or other results of scientific or creative activity;
- demonstrate foreign language proficiency at least at C1 level or equivalent;
- actively participate in university life and demonstrate leadership and initiative;
- have no academic debt at the time of application;
- have no retake in any subject during the last two semesters.
Scholarship Quotas
Assessment Criteria
Candidates are assessed on a 100-point scale.
| Criterion | Maximum score | Assessment method |
|---|---|---|
| Academic performance / GPA | 20 | Based on the average GPA of the last two semesters |
| Centralized test | 40 | Proportional to the percentage of correct answers |
| Research potential | 25 | Based on the quality and level of articles, theses, inventions and other research results |
| Social activity and achievements | 15 | Based on certificates, diplomas, leadership, volunteering and social projects |
| Total | 100 |
Selection Process
The scholarship is awarded through a competitive selection process.
Required Documents
Selected candidates submit the following documents through the university’s digital platform:
- academic transcript from HEMIS;
- recommendation letter from the School Dean;
- recommendation letter from the Head of Department or research supervisor;
- list, annotation and copies of scientific works;
- certificates and diplomas confirming social activity and achievements.
Scholarship Amount and Payment
The Rector's Scholarship is paid during one academic year, from September to June.
The scholarship amount is set as three times the current basic scholarship amount.
A student may be deprived of the scholarship if they violate academic discipline, research ethics or rules of conduct, or if their academic performance decreases during the current academic year.
Appeal Procedure
Candidates may submit an appeal within 24 hours after the announcement of selection results, test results or the Commission decision.
Appeals may be submitted electronically or in written form to the Office for Youth Affairs.
Appeals are reviewed by a specially established working group within three working days. New documents that were not submitted during the main application process are not accepted during the appeal stage.
Responsible Units
Equal Opportunities and Inclusive Education
UWED ensures equal opportunities for talented students with disabilities and special educational needs during the scholarship selection process.
Students with special educational needs may be provided with adapted assessment conditions, including additional time during testing and necessary technical support.
A separate university-wide quota is allocated for students with special educational needs.
Rector's Scholarship Recipients
UWED recognizes students who have received the Rector's Scholarship for their academic excellence, research potential, leadership and active contribution to university life.