Ban Ki-moon Scholarship 2026: Up to €13,500 Tuition Support at MCI

The Ban Ki-moon Scholarship on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is a prestigious international scholarship offered by MCI | The Entrepreneurial School®, under the patronage of His Excellency Ban Ki-moon, the 8th Secretary-General of the United Nations.

This scholarship is designed for highly motivated students who are actively contributing to the advancement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and who wish to pursue undergraduate or postgraduate studies in an internationally accredited and innovation-driven academic environment.

The initiative reflects a shared commitment between Ban Ki-moon and MCI to promote education as a powerful tool for sustainable development, responsible leadership, and global transformation.

Scholarship Value and Financial Benefits

The Ban Ki-moon Scholarship offers a significant tuition fee reduction, making high-quality education more accessible to students committed to sustainability and global development.

Financial Benefits Include:

Scholarship value: Up to EUR 13,500 per year
Reduced tuition fee: EUR 1,500 per year for eligible programmes
Coverage: Tuition fee reduction only (no cash payment)

Important Conditions:

The scholarship applies to the first year of the selected bachelor’s or master’s programme
Extension to subsequent years is possible, subject to:
- Successful completion of the first academic year
- Positive academic and performance evaluation
Tuition structures and scholarship conditions for Executive Master’s programmes may differ

Eligibility and Applicability

The Ban Ki-moon Scholarship is primarily aimed at non-EU nationals applying for eligible bachelor’s and master’s programmes.
For Executive Master’s programmes, applications are open to all nationalities.

General Eligibility Requirements:

Demonstrated commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Academic readiness for undergraduate or postgraduate study
Clear alignment between the applicant’s SDG focus and chosen programme
Willingness to act as an ambassador for sustainability-driven leadership

Eligible Study Programmes at MCI

The scholarship applies to a wide range of English-taught, premium-accredited programmes at MCI.

Bachelor’s Degree Programmes:

Business & Management
Entrepreneurship, Tourism & Leisure Business

Master’s Degree Programmes:

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

Executive Master’s Programme:

MBA General Management

Application Timeline

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 March 2026
Programme Start Date: Fall 2026

Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early to both their academic programme and the scholarship to allow sufficient time for evaluation.

Application Process

The application process consists of two mandatory steps.

Step 1: Apply to an MCI Study Programme

Applicants must first submit an application for admission through the MCI admissions portal for their chosen programme.

Step 2: Submit the Scholarship Application

Applicants must upload the following documents to the Ban Ki-moon Scholarship application portal:

Confirmation of application to an MCI study programme
Motivation letter outlining:
- Current or past engagement in SDG-related activities
- Future sustainability goals
- How studies at MCI will support these goals
- Financial justification for scholarship support
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Copies of academic degree certificates
Proof of language proficiency
Copy of passport