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Applications are now open for the 2026 MCI-Herman Mashaba Scholarship, a programme established to support students committed to entrepreneurship, society, and good governance.
Applications are now open for the 2026 MCI-Herman Mashaba Scholarship, a programme established to support students committed to entrepreneurship, society, and good governance. This scholarship is a collaboration between South African entrepreneur and statesman Herman Mashaba and MCI | The Entrepreneurial School® in Innsbruck, Austria.
The scholarship provides financial support for the first year of a master’s programme at MCI, with the possibility of extension in subsequent years based on academic performance and engagement. It aims to empower students to develop personally and professionally while pursuing degrees that align with innovation, leadership, and societal impact.
Overview
- Scholarship Type: Master’s degree scholarship
- Host Institution: MCI | The Entrepreneurial School®, Innsbruck, Austria
- Eligible Applicants: Students committed to entrepreneurship, society, and good governance
- Application Deadline: March 31, 2025
- Duration: First year of the selected master’s programme, renewable based on performance
Master’s Degrees
- Biotechnology
- Corporate Governance & Finance
- Entrepreneurship & Tourism
- Environmental, Process & Energy Engineering (full-time)
- International Business & Law
- International Business & Management
- International Health & Social Management
- Management, Communication & IT
- Mechatronics & Smart Technologies (full-time)
- Medical Technologies
Executive Masters
- Executive MBA in General Management
Applicants can apply to the study program of their choice through the MCI Application & Admission portal.
Selection Criteria
Applications will be evaluated based on:
- Academic performance and relevant extracurricular or professional activities
- Alignment of future goals with the mission of entrepreneurship, society, and good governance
- Feasibility and clarity of defined goals
- Congruence between the applicant’s goals and the selected MCI program
- Potential impact of the applicant’s goals on society and the entrepreneurial ecosystem
The MCI-Herman Mashaba Scholarship 2026 offers a unique opportunity for motivated students to pursue world-class education in Austria, gain international exposure, and strengthen their ability to create positive societal and entrepreneurial impact.
Requirements
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- The MCI-Herman Mashaba Scholarship 2026 is applicable for the following master’s programs:
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- Candidates must submit the following documents:
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- Confirmation of application to MCI
- Motivation letter detailing: Engagement in activities related to entrepreneurship, society, and good governance Future goals and how the chosen MCI program will help achieve them Expected benefits from the scholarship, including financial considerations
- Engagement in activities related to entrepreneurship, society, and good governance
- Future goals and how the chosen MCI program will help achieve them
- Expected benefits from the scholarship, including financial considerations
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Passport copy
- Proof of language proficiency
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