Scholarships & Grants

Scholarships & Grants

A wide range of financial support and services for students

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Austrian students and
students from EEA states

Austrian students as well as students from EEA states (under certain conditions) have the opportunity to receive financial support from the study grant authorities. Funding is available for studies in Austria as well as for semester abroad.

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Financial Support & Services of the MCI University Representation

The öh mci provides a wide range of financial support and services for students. These include funding for social issues, personal consultations, free plagiarism checks, and assistance with initiatives and projects.

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International students (full-degree)

International students (full-degree) , who are citizens of countries outside the European Union and the European Economic Area, can avail of a range of prestigious scholarships.

We aim to reward outstanding achievement and support you make a positive impact on your studies and careers.

Find the right scholarship from the lists below to benefit your future. Applications for different scholarships are possible, but an applicant can only be awarded one scholarship.

MCI Scholarships

For Bachelor's and Master's degree programs

Our MCI scholarships are partial scholarships and may cover up to 50% and more of your tuition fee. Upon successful completion of your admission interview, you will be automatically ranked for the relevant MCI Scholarship. The scholarship value will be deducted from the tuition fee and not be disbursed directly to the successful applicant. Details on the stipend will be stated in your admission letter.

Partner University Scholarship

  • Students coming from MCI Partner Universities and are citizens of Non EU-EEA countries; these are countries outside the European Union and the European Economic Area

  • For all masters' programs (except Executive programs)

  • Available for students who are required to pay the current annual tuition fee

  • 60% of the tuition fee for the entire duration of studies

High Potential Scholarship

  • Citizens of Non-EU-EEA countries; these are citizens of countries outside the European Union and the European Economic Area

  • For all bachelors‘ and masters' programs (except Executive programs)

  • Available for students who are required to pay the current annual tuition fee  

  • 50% of the tuition fee for the entire duration of studies

Science & Tech Scholarship

  • Citizens of Non-EU-EEA countries; these are citizens of countries outside the European Union and the European Economic Area

  • For engineering and life science disciplines only (except Executive programs)

  • Available for students who are required to pay the current annual tuition fee  

  • 50% of the tuition fee for the entire duration of studies

MCI Merit-Based Scholarships

For Bachelor's Master's and Executive Education degree programs

These scholarships support students who have been engaging in specific activities and are committed to pursue them for the betterment of communities. MCI Merit-Based Scholarships cover up to almost 90 % of your tuition fees. The scholarship value will be deducted from the tuition fee and not be disbursed directly to the successful applicant.

The scholarship terms and conditions for Executive master's programs may vary.

Ban Ki-moon Scholarship

  • Students who have been engaged and committed to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and aim to further engage with as well as promote these goals during their studies

  • For MCI Executive master's program: All nationals

  • For all other MCI bachelors' and masters' programs: Nationals of Non-EU-EEA countries

  • Application Deadline: March 31

For details and required application documents see attached  flyer Ban Ki-Moon scholarship ( pdf | 571.76K ).

 

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Herman Mashaba Scholarship

  • Students who have been engaged in activities relating to Entrepreneurship, Society and Good Governance and aim to further engage with as well as promote these goals during their studies

  • For students from South Africa

  • For all masters' programs (including executive master's program)

  • Application Deadline: March 31

For details and required application documents see attached flyer Herman Mashaba Scholarship ( pdf | 482.58K )

 

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Jean Claude Juncker Scholarship

For details and required application documents see attached flyer Jean Claude Juncker Scholarship ( pdf | 925.76K ).

 

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Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya Scholarship

  • Students who have been engaged in activities relating to promoting freedom, democracy and good governance and aim to further engage with as well as promote these goals during their studies

  • For students from Belarus and other Eastern European countries

  • For all bachelors‘ and masters' programs (including executive master's program)

  • Application Deadline: March 31

For details and required application documents see attached  Flyer Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya Scholarship ( pdf | 671.57K )

 

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External Scholarships

For Bachelor's and Master's degree programs

These scholarships are offered by national authorities, NGOs’, and external stakeholders. Details can be found in the list below.

Erhard Busek Scholarship

  • An excellence scholarship for highly qualified students intending to pursue a master’s degree in English in STEM disciplines.

  • A two year scholarship for nationals of specific countries.

Further Details you can find HERE.

Liese Prokop Scholarship

  • For migrants enrolled in regular study programs

Details: Liese Prokop Scholarship

Das Afro-Asiatische Institut Salzburg (AAI)

  • Partial scholarships for students from Africa, Asia, and Latin America

  • For students studying in Austria

  • The application deadline is usually during the month of April

For more information, please see AAI's website www.aai-salzburg.at or contact office@aai-salzburg.at

IGAA Khari Scholarship

  • For Indian nationals only

  • For all masters' programs (including executive master's program)

For more details and information see attached Flyer IGAA Khari Scholarship ( pdf | 474.54K ).

Ernst Mach-Scholarship

  • Grant program is financed by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research (BMWFW).

  • For Students and young researchers from foreign universities

Details can be found HERE.

Executive Education

Working decision makers interested in postgraduate studies are able to find attractive scholarship options at MCI. Current scholarships are listed below. All Non-EU/EU/EEA Executive Education applicants may apply for the aforementioned MCI Merit-Based scholarships.

Südstern Scholarship

The postgraduate master programme is based on the motto ‘manage globally - learn differently’ and is aimed at professional decision-makers with a focus on international careers. An innovative blended learning concept combines on-campus modules, online lectures, interactive study materials, excellent online support and offers maximum flexibility in terms of time and location.

Only Südstern members are eligible to apply. If there are two equally qualified candidates, the advertised scholarship can be divided equally between the two candidates. Applications for different scholarships are possible, but an applicant can only be awarded one scholarship.

  • Application Deadline: August 5, 2025

For details and required application documents see attached

Contact us!

Email us for further questions at:

scholarships@mci.edu

Questions & Answers

Is it possible to apply for two or more scholarships?

Yes, multiple applications are welcome, provided you include a plausible reason in your motivation letter. However, please note that scholarships cannot be combined, and each applicant is eligible to receive only one scholarship.

How can I apply for one of the three MCI Scholarships (Partner University, High Potential, or Science & Tech)?

Upon successful completion of your admission interview, you will automatically be considered and ranked for the relevant MCI Scholarship. The scholarship value will be deducted directly from your tuition fee and will not be disbursed to you. Details about the scholarship will be included in your admission letter.

Will I receive a confirmation email after submitting my application for one or more of the scholarships?

Once you submit your application for one or more scholarships, it will be reviewed. Please note that no additional confirmation email will be sent.

When will I receive feedback on whether I have been awarded a MCI Merit-Based Scholarship?

The evaluation process for MCI Merit-Based Scholarships is completed by mid-April each year.

What scholarship opportunities are available during studies at MCI, e.g. for a semester abroad?

For detailed information about scholarships and funding options during your studies at MCI, please visit: Scholarships & Funding.

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