The Ban Ki-moon Scholarship on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is a prestigious international scholarship offered by MCI | The Entrepreneurial School®, under the patronage of His Excellency Ban Ki-moon, the 8th Secretary-General of the United Nations. The scholarship is designed to support highly motivated students who are actively engaged in advancing the SDGs and who seek to pursue undergraduate or postgraduate studies in an internationally accredited academic environment. This initiative reflects a shared commitment between Ban Ki-moon and MCI to promote education as a catalyst for sustainable development, responsible leadership, and global transformation. Scholarship Value and Financial Benefits The Ban Ki-moon Scholarship provides a substantial reduction in tuition fees, enabling access to high-quality education for students committed to sustainable development. Key financial provisions include: Scholarship value: Up to EUR 13,500 per year Reduced tuition fee: EUR 1,500 per year for eligible programmes Coverage: Tuition fee reduction only (no cash payment) Important conditions: The scholarship is applicable to the first year of the selected bachelor’s or master’s programme Extension to subsequent years is possible, subject to: Successful completion of the first academic year Positive academic and performance evaluation Tuition structures and scholarship conditions for Executive Master’s programmes may differ Eligibility and Applicability The scholarship is primarily intended for non-EU nationals applying to eligible bachelor’s and master’s programmes. For Executive Master’s programmes, applications are open to all nationalities. General eligibility expectations include: Demonstrated commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals Academic readiness for undergraduate or postgraduate study Alignment between the applicant’s SDG focus and chosen study programme Willingness to act as an ambassador for sustainability-driven leadership Applicable Study Programmes The Ban Ki-moon Scholarship is available for a wide range of premium-accredited programmes offered in English at MCI. Bachelor’s Degree Programmes Business & Management Entrepreneurship, Tourism & Leisure Business Master’s Degree Programmes Biotechnology Environmental, Process & Energy Engineering (full-time) Entrepreneurship & Tourism International Business & Law International Business & Management International Health & Social Management Management, Communication & IT Mechatronics – Smart Technologies Medical & Sports Technologies Executive Master’s Programme MBA General Management Application Timeline Application deadline: 31 March Programme start: Fall 2026 Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early to both their chosen academic programme and the scholarship to ensure timely evaluation. Application Process Applicants must complete a two-step application process, which includes applying for admission to MCI and submitting a separate scholarship application. Step 1: Apply to an MCI Study Programme Applicants must submit an application for admission to their chosen programme via the MCI admissions portal. Step 2: Submit Scholarship Application Documents Applicants must upload the following documents to the Ban Ki-moon Scholarship application portal: Confirmation of application to an MCI study programme Motivation letter outlining: Current or past engagement in SDG-related activities Future sustainability goals How studies at MCI will support these goals Financial justification for scholarship support Curriculum Vitae (CV) Copies of academic degree certificates Proof of language proficiency Copy of passport Incomplete applications will not be considered. Selection Criteria Scholarship recipients are selected based on merit and demonstrated commitment to sustainable development. Evaluation criteria include: Current or past engagement in the SDGs Nature, scale, and impact of activities Future commitment to the SDGs Clarity and feasibility of proposed goals Academic alignment Coherence between SDG focus and selected MCI programme Potential impact Likely contribution to sustainable development outcomes Important Conditions The scholarship applies only to tuition fee reductions No cash redemption is permitted Final scholarship decisions are made by MCI in accordance with scholarship regulations Scholarship terms may vary depending on programme type Institutional Profile and Accreditation MCI | The Entrepreneurial School® is a premium-accredited, internationally recognised institution and a member of leading academic and professional networks. It offers practice-oriented education that combines academic excellence with entrepreneurial thinking and global engagement. 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