{"id":66429,"date":"2025-11-08T19:31:42","date_gmt":"2025-11-08T19:31:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunitiesforyouth.org\/?p=66429"},"modified":"2025-11-08T19:31:42","modified_gmt":"2025-11-08T19:31:42","slug":"ban-ki-moon-scholarship-2026-fully-funded-bachelors-and-masters-programs-in-austria-for-global-sdg-leaders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/?p=66429","title":{"rendered":"Ban Ki-moon Scholarship 2026: Fully Funded Bachelor\u2019s and Master\u2019s Programs in Austria for Global SDG Leaders"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"826\">Are you passionate about the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and eager to make a lasting global impact through education, innovation, and leadership? The <strong data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"612\">Ban Ki-moon Scholarship 2026<\/strong>, under the patronage of <strong data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"667\">His Excellency Ban Ki-moon<\/strong>, the 8th Secretary-General of the United Nations, offers an exceptional opportunity to study at <strong data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"823\">MCI | The Entrepreneurial School\u00ae in Innsbruck, Austria<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"842\">Key Details<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"1002\">Application Deadline: 31 March 2026<br data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"881\" \/>Program Start: Fall 2026<br data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"908\" \/>Location: Innsbruck, Austria<br data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"939\" \/>Scholarship Value: Up to \u20ac13,500 per year toward tuition fees<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1040\">About the Ban Ki-moon Scholarship<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1366\">The <strong data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1073\">Ban Ki-moon Scholarship<\/strong> supports outstanding students dedicated to advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Offered in partnership with <strong data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1237\">MCI | The Entrepreneurial School\u00ae<\/strong>, this scholarship provides access to top-tier higher education in <strong data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1363\">business, technology, social innovation, and leadership<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1621\">Eligible students can pursue a <strong data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1413\">Bachelor\u2019s<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1427\">Master\u2019s<\/strong>, or <strong data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1449\">Executive MBA<\/strong> degree at MCI. The program is open to <strong data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1521\">students of all nationalities<\/strong> who are actively engaged in sustainable development initiatives and aspire to make a global impact.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1646\">Scholarship Benefits<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1886\">\n<li data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1698\">\n<p data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1698\">Up to <strong data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1676\">\u20ac13,500 per year<\/strong> toward tuition fees<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1808\">\n<p data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1808\"><strong data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1739\">Reduced tuition of \u20ac1,500 per year<\/strong> for the first year (renewable upon excellent academic performance)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1886\">\n<p data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1886\">Study at one of Europe\u2019s most innovative and entrepreneurial universities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"1925\">Eligibility and Selection Criteria<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1927\" data-end=\"1967\">Applicants will be evaluated based on:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"2234\">\n<li data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"2043\">\n<p data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"2043\">Proven commitment to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2113\">\n<p data-start=\"2046\" data-end=\"2113\">Feasibility and potential impact of proposed SDG-related projects<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2114\" data-end=\"2168\">\n<p data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2168\">Alignment between SDG focus and chosen MCI program<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2169\" data-end=\"2234\">\n<p data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2234\">Demonstrated leadership, creativity, and innovation potential<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2236\" data-end=\"2262\">Eligible Nationalities<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2263\" data-end=\"2349\">\n<li data-start=\"2263\" data-end=\"2349\">\n<p data-start=\"2265\" data-end=\"2349\">Open to <strong data-start=\"2273\" data-end=\"2294\">all nationalities<\/strong> for Bachelor\u2019s, Master\u2019s, and Executive MBA programs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"2351\" data-end=\"2408\">Eligible Programs at MCI | The Entrepreneurial School\u00ae<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2432\">Bachelor\u2019s Degrees<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2433\" data-end=\"2507\">\n<li data-start=\"2433\" data-end=\"2458\">\n<p data-start=\"2435\" data-end=\"2458\">Business &amp; Management<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2459\" data-end=\"2507\">\n<p data-start=\"2461\" data-end=\"2507\">Entrepreneurship, Tourism &amp; Leisure Business<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2509\" data-end=\"2529\">Master\u2019s Degrees<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2530\" data-end=\"2851\">\n<li data-start=\"2530\" data-end=\"2547\">\n<p data-start=\"2532\" data-end=\"2547\">Biotechnology<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2548\" data-end=\"2578\">\n<p data-start=\"2550\" data-end=\"2578\">Entrepreneurship &amp; Tourism<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2579\" data-end=\"2626\">\n<p data-start=\"2581\" data-end=\"2626\">Environmental, Process &amp; Energy Engineering<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2627\" data-end=\"2659\">\n<p data-start=\"2629\" data-end=\"2659\">International Business &amp; Law<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2660\" data-end=\"2699\">\n<p data-start=\"2662\" data-end=\"2699\">International Business &amp; Management<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2700\" data-end=\"2744\">\n<p data-start=\"2702\" data-end=\"2744\">International Health &amp; Social Management<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2745\" data-end=\"2779\">\n<p data-start=\"2747\" data-end=\"2779\">Management, Communication &amp; IT<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2780\" data-end=\"2817\">\n<p data-start=\"2782\" data-end=\"2817\">Mechatronics \u2013 Smart Technologies<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2818\" data-end=\"2851\">\n<p data-start=\"2820\" data-end=\"2851\">Medical &amp; Sports Technologies<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2853\" data-end=\"2870\">Executive MBA<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2871\" data-end=\"2900\">\n<li data-start=\"2871\" data-end=\"2900\">\n<p data-start=\"2873\" data-end=\"2900\">MBA in General Management<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"2902\" data-end=\"2954\">How to Apply for the Ban Ki-moon Scholarship 2026<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2956\" data-end=\"3215\"><strong data-start=\"2956\" data-end=\"2967\">Step 1:<\/strong> Apply to your preferred MCI study program through the official <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mci.edu\/en\/study-at-mci\/application-admission\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3031\" data-end=\"3093\">MCI Application and Admission portal<\/a>.<br data-start=\"3094\" data-end=\"3097\" \/><strong data-start=\"3097\" data-end=\"3108\">Step 2:<\/strong> Submit your scholarship application and required documents through the <a href=\"https:\/\/tasks.mci.edu\/en\/registration\/form\/application-for-scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"3180\" data-end=\"3214\">Ban Ki-moon Scholarship portal<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3217\" data-end=\"3246\">Required documents include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3247\" data-end=\"3518\">\n<li data-start=\"3247\" data-end=\"3289\">\n<p data-start=\"3249\" data-end=\"3289\">Proof of application to an MCI program<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3290\" data-end=\"3406\">\n<p data-start=\"3292\" data-end=\"3406\">Motivation letter describing your SDG engagement, future goals, and how the scholarship will support your impact<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3407\" data-end=\"3432\">\n<p data-start=\"3409\" data-end=\"3432\">Curriculum Vitae (CV)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3433\" data-end=\"3458\">\n<p data-start=\"3435\" data-end=\"3458\">Degree certificate(s)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3459\" data-end=\"3500\">\n<p data-start=\"3461\" data-end=\"3500\">Proof of English language proficiency<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3501\" data-end=\"3518\">\n<p data-start=\"3503\" data-end=\"3518\">Passport copy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3520\" data-end=\"3559\"><strong data-start=\"3520\" data-end=\"3545\">Application Deadline:<\/strong> 31 March 2026<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3561\" data-end=\"3608\">Why Choose MCI | The Entrepreneurial School\u00ae<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3610\" data-end=\"3922\">Located in <strong data-start=\"3621\" data-end=\"3643\">Innsbruck, Austria<\/strong>, MCI is an internationally recognized institution that integrates <strong data-start=\"3710\" data-end=\"3759\">academic excellence with practical innovation<\/strong>. Students benefit from a diverse global network, hands-on learning experiences, and a strong focus on sustainability, entrepreneurship, and social responsibility.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3924\" data-end=\"3955\">MCI Merit-Based Scholarships<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3957\" data-end=\"4260\">In addition to the Ban Ki-moon Scholarship, MCI offers <strong data-start=\"4012\" data-end=\"4040\">Merit-Based Scholarships<\/strong> covering <strong data-start=\"4050\" data-end=\"4080\">50% to 90% of tuition fees<\/strong>. These scholarships recognize students with demonstrated leadership, community engagement, and academic achievement. Terms and conditions for Executive Master\u2019s programs may vary.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4262\" data-end=\"4284\">Contact Information<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4286\" data-end=\"4504\">Email: <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4293\" data-end=\"4304\">ids@mci.edu<\/a><br data-start=\"4304\" data-end=\"4307\" \/>Phone: +43 512 2070 1600<br data-start=\"4331\" data-end=\"4334\" \/>Official Website: <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mci.edu\/en\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4352\" data-end=\"4392\">www.mci.edu\/en<\/a><br data-start=\"4392\" data-end=\"4395\" \/>Scholarship Details: <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mci.edu\/scholarships-international\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4416\" data-end=\"4504\">www.mci.edu\/scholarships-international\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4286\" data-end=\"4504\">More details here <a href=\"https:\/\/applynow.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/250904_bankimoon_Stipendium.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/applynow.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/250904_bankimoon_Stipendium.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4286\" data-end=\"4504\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you passionate about the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and eager to make a lasting global impact through education, innovation, and leadership? 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