2026 Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya Scholarship at MCI Management Center Innsbruck in Austria

Location: Austria

Program: Undergraduate and Postgraduate – Master’s

Eligibility: International Students

Duration: 2-3 years

Deadline: March 31, 2026

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The Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya Scholarship 2026 is a distinguished scholarship program at MCI Management Center Innsbruck established under the patronage of Her Excellency Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the President of the Belarusian Cabinet in Exile and internationally recognized opposition leader. Launched in October 2023 during a prestigious ceremony at Congress Innsbruck attended by over 1,200 guests, this scholarship embodies a powerful commitment to promoting freedom, democracy, and good governance as fundamental values for building a better future.

The program specifically supports students from Belarus and other Eastern European countries who have demonstrated engagement in activities related to fostering democratic principles, human rights, rule of law, and inclusive social and economic development in their home regions. Located in Innsbruck, the “Capital of the Alps,” MCI | The Entrepreneurial School® is Austria’s leading private university renowned for bridging science, business, and consulting through innovative education with partnerships across 270+ international universities.

Benefits of the Scholarship

This scholarship provides comprehensive support including:

Scholarship amount of EUR 13,500 per year covering majority of tuition costs
Reduced tuition fee to EUR 1,500 per year after scholarship deduction
Available for bachelor’s and master’s programs across 10+ academic majors
Renewable for entire program duration (3 years for bachelor’s, 2 years for master’s) upon maintaining satisfactory academic progress
Simplified application process for scholarship recipients
Study at Austria’s leading entrepreneurial university (MCI)
Access to internationally accredited programs (AACSB, FIBAA, CEEMAN)
Strong industry connections and practical learning through internships and company projects
Mentorship and networking with democracy advocates and civil society leaders
Other benefits

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Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:

Be non-EU/EEA nationals from Belarus or other Eastern European countries

For Bachelor’s Programs:

Hold a secondary school diploma or equivalent qualification providing access to higher education
Demonstrate strong academic achievement in previous studies
Meet MCI’s admission requirements for chosen bachelor’s program

For Master’s Programs:

Hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized national or international higher education institution (minimum 3-year degree program)
Provide complete transcript of records showing all completed courses
Demonstrate strong academic performance throughout previous studies
Meet MCI’s admission requirements for chosen master’s program

Commitment Requirements:

Demonstrate current or past engagement in activities related to promoting freedom, democracy, and good governance
Show commitment to fostering inclusive social and economic development
Aim to further engage with and promote democratic values during studies at MCI
English proficiency required: IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent certificates

Submit complete application through official MCI application portal
Provide statement recounting current or past commitment to scholarship aims related to democracy, freedom, and good governance with concrete evidence/documentation
Demonstrate financial need and commitment to returning knowledge to home country/region

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

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Selection Criteria

Selection is based on commitment to democratic values (demonstrated current or past engagement in activities promoting freedom, democracy, good governance, human rights, and rule of law through concrete activities and documentation), academic excellence (strong academic records from previous studies), alignment with scholarship goals (clear future objectives supporting inclusive social and economic development with articulated plans for how MCI studies will contribute to these aims), and potential impact (demonstrated capacity to become change-maker contributing to democratic transformation and European integration in Belarus and Eastern European countries). Applications are evaluated through a comprehensive review process including pre-selection of submitted materials followed by interviews with shortlisted candidates.