FULLY FUNDED TO AUSTRIA: Apply for the Ban Ki-moon Scholarship 2026 at MCI

Applications are now open for the Ban Ki-moon Scholarship 2026 at MCI | The Entrepreneurial School®, Austria. This prestigious scholarship—established in partnership with the 8th UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon—supports outstanding students committed to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Under the patronage of His Excellency Ban Ki-moon, the scholarship empowers young changemakers to pursue a high-quality education at MCI while contributing to global progress and sustainable development. Successful candidates benefit from reduced tuition fees of only €1,500 per year and the opportunity to study at one of Europe’s leading entrepreneurial universities.

About the Ban Ki-moon Scholarship

The Ban Ki-moon Scholarship was created to recognize and support students who are actively engaged in the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals)—from promoting quality education and gender equality to driving climate action and innovation.

The scholarship applies to both bachelor’s and master’s programs for the first year and may be extended to the second year upon successful academic performance and positive evaluation.

Please note that for Executive Master’s programs, scholarship terms and tuition fee reductions may differ.

Scholarship Value

Scholarship Type: Partial tuition reduction
Value: Up to €13,500 per year (Executive MBA); €1,500 per year (Bachelor’s & Master’s)
Applicable For: Non-EU nationals (Bachelor’s & Master’s); All nationals (Executive Master’s)
No cash redemption available

Eligible Study Programs

Bachelor’s Programs

Business & Management
Entrepreneurship, Tourism & Leisure Business (English)

Master’s Programs

Biotechnology
Entrepreneurship & Tourism
Environmental, Process & Energy Engineering (Full-time)
International Business & Law
International Business & Management
International Health & Social Management
Management, Communication & IT
Mechatronics – Smart Technologies
Medical & Sports Technologies

Executive Master’s Program

MBA in General Management

Key Dates

Application Deadline: 31 March 2026
Program Start: Fall 2026

Application Requirements

To apply for the Ban Ki-moon Scholarship, candidates must:

Apply for their chosen study program via the MCI Application & Admission Portal.
Upload the following documents to the Ban Ki-moon Scholarship Portal:
- Proof of application to an MCI study program
- Motivation letter describing your SDG engagement, future goals, and how MCI studies will help you achieve them
- Explanation of financial need and how the scholarship would support your studies
- Updated CV
- Degree certificate(s)
- Proof of language proficiency
- Passport copy