The MCI Entrepreneurial School provides a wide range of financial support and services for international students in Austria.
In this post, we will explore more details about these scholarships, their benefits, eligibility criteria, and how to apply.
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Here’s a clear table of all the MCI scholarships for international students (full-degree):
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility / Target Group | Programs | Coverage / Benefits | Deadline | Notes / Details |
| MCI Scholarships | Citizens of Non-EU-EEA countries | Bachelor’s & Master’s | Partial tuition (up to 50%+), deducted from tuition fee | Varies | Automatic ranking after admission interview |
| Partner University Scholarship | MCI Partner University students, Non-EU-EEA citizens | All Master’s (except Executive) | 60% tuition for entire duration | Varies | For students paying full tuition |
| High Potential Scholarship | Non-EU-EEA citizens | Bachelor’s & Master’s (except Executive) | 50% tuition for entire duration | Varies | For students paying full tuition |
| Science & Tech Scholarship | Non-EU-EEA citizens | Engineering & Life Sciences (except Executive) | 50% tuition for entire duration | Varies | For students paying full tuition |
| MCI Merit-Based Scholarships | Students committed to community/activities; some citizenship-based | Bachelor’s, Master’s & Executive Education | 50–90% tuition, deducted from tuition fee | Varies | Terms may vary for Executive programs |
| Ban Ki-moon Scholarship | SDG-engaged students; all nationals for Executive, Non-EU-EEA for others | Executive Master’s, Bachelor’s & Master’s | Varies | March 31 | See attached flyer (PDF 1.78M) |
| Herman Mashaba Scholarship | Entrepreneurship, society, good governance; South African students | All Master’s (including Executive) | Varies | March 31 | See attached flyer (PDF 1.71M) |
| Jean Claude Juncker Scholarship | Engaged in European issues; all nationals for Executive, Non-EU-EEA for others | Executive Master’s, Bachelor’s & Master’s | Varies | March 31 | See attached flyer (PDF 2.06M) |
| Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya Scholarship | Promoting freedom, democracy, good governance; Belarus & Eastern Europe | Bachelor’s & Master’s (including Executive) | Varies | March 31 | See attached flyer (PDF 1.32M) |
| African Innovation & Entrepreneurship Scholarship | Promoting inclusive social & economic development; African students | Master’s | Varies | March 31 | See attached flyer (PDF 1.57M) |
| Transatlantic Scholarship | Promoting democracy, global stability, economic growth; North America (US, CA, MX) | Master’s (including Executive) | Varies | March 31 | See attached flyer (PDF 1.68M) |
| Erhard Busek Scholarship | Highly qualified students pursuing Master’s in English in STEM | Master’s | Full tuition (2 years) | Varies | Nationals of specific countries |
| Liese Prokop Scholarship | Migrants in regular study programs | Bachelor’s & Master’s | Partial tuition | Varies | Details on Liese Prokop Scholarship |
| Das Afro-Asiatische Institut (AAI) Scholarship | Students from Africa, Asia, Latin America | Austria programs | Partial tuition | April | See AAI Salzburg |
| IGAA Khari Scholarship | Indian nationals only | Master’s (including Executive) | Varies | Varies | See attached flyer (PDF 474.54K) |
| Ernst Mach Scholarship | Students & young researchers from foreign universities | Various | Varies | Varies | Funded by Austrian Federal Ministry (BMWFW) |
| Südstern Scholarship | Professional decision-makers; Südstern members only | Executive Master | Partial tuition, flexible blended learning | August 5, 2025 | Applications may be divided between two equally qualified candidates |
How to Apply for MCI Entrepreneurial School Scholarship 2026
To apply for the Ban Ki-moon Scholarship 2026, interested and qualified candidates should;
- Click the green button below to go to the MCI Scholarship webapge.
- Apply to your preferred MCI study program through the official MCI Application and Admission portal.
- Submit your scholarship application and required documents through the Scholarship portal.
- The scholarship is awarded for the first year of study, but may be renewed upon satisfactory performance.
Visit the Award Webpage for Details:
👉 https://www.mci.edu/en/study-at-mci/services/scholarships-grants#scholarships
