Are you passionate about anti-corruption, compliance, and ethical leadership? Do you come from a developing country and aspire to pursue a master’s degree in one of the world’s top integrity-focused institutions? The International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA) offers some partial scholarships for its Master’s in Anti-Corruption Studies (MACS) and International Master’s in Anti-Corruption Compliance and Collective Action (IMACC) programs.

These competitive scholarships are available to candidates who not only demonstrate financial need but also show strong academic potential and leadership capacity to drive change in their societies. Successful candidates will pursue a two-year postgraduate education focused on equipping them to combat corruption and promote accountability globally.

Scholarships are open to applicants from Least Developed Countries (as defined by the United Nations) and IACA State Parties from low to upper-middle-income countries. Applicants must first gain admission to the MACS or IMACC program for the 2025 cohort to be eligible for this award.

Key Details and Dates

• Application Deadline: 31 July 2025
• Funding Type: Partially Funded
• Host Institution: International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA)
• Eligible Countries: Least Developed Countries and IACA State Parties (Low to Upper-Middle-Income Economies)
• Eligible Gender: Male/Female
• Target Group: Graduate-level students from eligible countries
• Field: Anti-corruption, compliance, public policy, governance
• Study Level: Master’s
• Duration: 2 years
• Program Language: English
• Host Country: Austria

Scholarship Benefits

The scholarship will cover the following:

• Covers tuition fees up to EUR 17,900
• Partial funding only – applicants must prove they can cover remaining tuition and any additional costs such as travel and accommodation (especially for hybrid formats)

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Must be a citizen of:
  • A Least Developed Country (UN-defined), or
  • An IACA State Party classified by the World Bank as a low, lower-middle, or upper-middle-income economy
• Must apply to or be admitted to the MACS or IMACC programme (2025 cohort)
• Must meet all academic admission requirements
• Must demonstrate leadership potential and a strong commitment to anti-corruption efforts

Required Documents

Prepare these documents in advance:

• Completed scholarship application form
• Proof of ability to cover additional costs not funded by the scholarship
• All supporting documents

How to Apply?

• Apply for admission to the MACS or IMACC programme at IACA.
• Complete the scholarship application form carefully and accurately.
• Submit all required documents and proof of financial status.
• Ensure you demonstrate both your eligibility and your ability to finance any costs not covered by the scholarship.

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Further details and information are available on the official IACA website.

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