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SCHOLARSHIP FOR Baseball-PROS

As part of a cooperation, the FH Kufstein Tirol and the BSC Kufstein Vikings baseball team offer an attractive scholarship for students.


CAREER Duo

Interested students have the chance to study at FH Kufstein Tirol while playing for the professional men's baseball team in Kufstein. Selected students not only get to focus on their sports career but also enjoy a range of benefits and advantages.

The Club - BSC Kufstein Vikings

Since 1991, the Kufstein Baseball Club has grown into a large organisation with experienced, well-trained coaches. Following success as Austrian champions and international participation, the club now focuses on developing young talent in the 2nd Bundesliga and working towards a return to the 1st Bundesliga. Every year, at least one youth team is ranked in the top three in Austria, and players of all ages are regularly represented in the national teams.

The Scholarship

Baseball

  • 1 scholarship per year
  • Reimbursement of housing costs
  • Coverage of insurance costs for sports activities
  • Free access to the gym
  • Food allowance
  • Kufsteincard
  • Reimbursement of tuition fees for the FH Kufstein Tirol, University of Applied Sciences

PREREQUISITES

for the professional sports scholarship:

  • Active studies at FH Kufstein Tirol (enrollment with a minimum stay of 1 academic year in Kufstein)
  • Regular weekend matches (season from April to October)
  • Regular baseball training (4 x per week)
  • Regular training sessions in the gym (2 x per week)

Application

The application for the scholarship is made directly to BSC Kufstein Vikings and the decision on the awarding of the scholarship is made within one week of receipt of the application. The application for the scholarship at the club includes the following components:

  • Letter of application
  • Current highlight video of your own sporting abilities

CONTACT PERSON

for your application:
DI (FH) Bernhard Eidherr, Head of match operations