2026 Jean-Claude Juncker Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarship at MCI Management Center Innsbruck in Austria

Location: Austria

Program: Undergraduate and Postgraduate – Master’s

Eligibility: International Students

Duration: 1-2 years

Deadline: March 31, 2026

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The Jean-Claude Juncker Scholarship 2026 is a prestigious scholarship program at MCI Management Center Innsbruck established under the distinguished patronage of His Excellency Jean-Claude Juncker, the 12th President of the European Commission. This exceptional scholarship reflects a visionary partnership between one of Europe’s most influential political leaders and Austria’s leading entrepreneurial university, aimed at supporting talented students from around the world who are deeply engaged with European values, principles, and the future development of the European continent.

The scholarship enables passionate students committed to the ideas of the European Union and interested in contributing to Europe’s economic, technological, and social advancement to pursue master’s or executive master’s degrees at MCI, an internationally acclaimed institution that successfully bridges science, business, and consulting. Located in Innsbruck, the capital of the Alps, MCI offers world-class education through partnerships with over 270 international universities and close collaboration with leading industries.

Benefits of the Scholarship

This scholarship provides comprehensive support including:

Scholarship amount of EUR 13,500 per year
Reduced tuition fee to EUR 1,500 per year after scholarship deduction
Renewable for second year of master’s program upon successful completion of first year and positive evaluation
Study at Austria’s leading entrepreneurial university (MCI)
Access to internationally accredited programs (AACSB, FIBAA, CEEMAN)
Opportunity to write master’s thesis on European-related topics
Strong industry connections and practical learning opportunities
Mentorship and networking with European policy leaders and institutions
Other benefits

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Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:

Be nationals of Non-EU/EEA countries (“third countries”)

Hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized national or international higher education institution (minimum 3-year degree program)
Demonstrate strong academic performance throughout previous studies
Have submitted or be submitting an application for admission to an eligible MCI master’s or executive master’s program

Demonstrate current or past engagement in ideas and issues related to Europe
Plan to write master’s thesis related to European topics
English proficiency required include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent certificates

Must be a fresh student required to pay the current annual tuition fee
Available for first-year students only (renewable to second year based on performance)

Submit complete application through official MCI application portal
Provide statement (approximately 500 words) recounting current or past commitment to scholarship aims related to Europe with concrete evidence/documentation

Note: Kindly check the official website for full and complete requirements.

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Selection Criteria

Selection is based on commitment to European values (demonstrated current or past engagement with European Union ideas, principles, and issues through concrete activities and documentation), academic excellence (strong bachelor’s degree performance and transcripts), alignment with scholarship goals (clear future objectives supporting European development and articulated plans for how MCI studies will contribute to these aims), and potential impact (demonstrated capacity to promote European ideals and contribute meaningfully to Europe’s economic, technological, and social progress). Applications are evaluated through a two-stage process: first a pre-selection round reviewing all submitted materials, followed by interviews with shortlisted candidates conducted by a jury consisting of representatives from MCI and potentially the Ban Ki-moon Centre.