The Ban Ki-Moon Scholarship, in collaboration with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN-SDGs) and Management Center Innsbruck (MCI), offers an excellent opportunity for international students to pursue higher education in Europe. The scholarship, sponsored by His Excellency Ban Ki-moon, supports students for their first year of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree at MCI in Austria, with the possibility of extending it for a second year. This initiative is designed to promote the pursuit of the UN-SDGs and encourage students to engage in global change efforts.

Important Details

• Application Deadline: 31 March 2025
• Program Start: Fall 2025
• Host University: Management Center Innsbruck (MCI), Austria
• Degree Level: Master’s and Executive Master’s
• Eligible Countries: All nationalities
• Scholarship Duration: 1 year, extendable
• Funding Type: Partially funded

Benefits of the Ban Ki-Moon Scholarship

The Ban Ki-Moon Scholarship offers a €12,500 contribution toward tuition fees. This scholarship is available for non-European nationals applying for Master’s programs, while applicants from any nationality are eligible for Bachelor’s programs.

Fields of Study for the Ban Ki-Moon Scholarship

• Bachelor’s Programs (in German and English):
  • Business & Management
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Tourism & Leisure Business
• Master’s Programs (English language):
  • 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

Eligibility Requirements

• Master’s Programs: Applicants must be from non-EU countries.
• Bachelor’s Programs: Applicants can be from any nationality.
• Applicants for Master’s programs must hold a related Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited university.
• Candidates should have a strong commitment to the UN-SDGs and be willing to continue supporting these goals through their studies.
• The scholarship is for new students who will pay tuition fees for the current academic year.

Selection Criteria for the Ban Ki-Moon Scholarship

The selection committee will assess candidates based on the following criteria:

• Current or Previous Commitment to SDGs:
  • Level and nature of involvement.
  • Evidence of past contributions.
  • The impact of their actions.
• Future Commitment to SDGs:
  • Feasibility of the goals set by the applicant.
  • Alignment between the applicant’s SDG focus and the MCI program.
  • Potential impact of the applicant’s future objectives.

Required Documents

Applicants must submit the following documents to apply for the Ban Ki-Moon Scholarship:

• Application confirmation
• Undergraduate degree certificate
• A 500-word statement detailing SDG commitments, including evidence
• Motivation letter outlining future SDG goals
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Proof of language proficiency
• Copy of passport

How to Apply

Eligible applicants should prepare the required documents and submit their application via the online application portal on the official MCI website.

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