Scholarships & Grants
A wide range of financial support and services for students
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.
Funding Databases
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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 ).
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 )
Students who have been engaged in ideas and issues related to Europe 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 Jean Claude Juncker Scholarship ( pdf | 925.76K ).
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 )
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.
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.
For migrants enrolled in regular study programs
Details: Liese Prokop Scholarship
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
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 ).
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.
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
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Questions & Answers
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.
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.
Once you submit your application for one or more scholarships, it will be reviewed. Please note that no additional confirmation email will be sent.
The evaluation process for MCI Merit-Based Scholarships is completed by mid-April each year.
For detailed information about scholarships and funding options during your studies at MCI, please visit: Scholarships & Funding.