Scholarships
Master in Computational Finance (MCF)
MCF x Ominimo
A New Chapter for MCF - with Ominimo by Our Side.
As MCF moves to Singidunum University, Ominimo continues its support of exceptional talent through the Ominimo Excellence Scholarship. One exceptional candidate. Full tuition. No strings attached.
Coverage
Full tuition + program fees
Award
1 per cohort
Deadline
November 1, 2026
The current Singidunum application form does not contain a dedicated scholarship-interest field. After submitting your MCF application, contact the program team to make sure your interest in the Ominimo Excellence Scholarship is registered.
The opportunity
A partnership that moves forward with MCF
As MCF begins a new chapter at Singidunum University, we are proud that Ominimo has chosen to continue supporting the program and its students.
The Ominimo Excellence Scholarship reflects a shared belief between MCF and Ominimo: that exceptional people, regardless of their original academic or professional background, should have the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills needed to work at the intersection of finance, data and artificial intelligence.
The Ominimo Excellence Scholarship is a full-tuition grant awarded to one incoming student of the Master in Computational Finance for the academic year 2026/27. The scholarship is awarded as a pure grant - it carries no employment obligation for the recipient. You are free to pursue your own path. No strings attached.
About Ominimo
Technology, data and insurance.
Ominimo is one of Europe's fastest-growing insurtech companies, built at the intersection of artificial intelligence, data science and insurance.
Founded just two years ago, the company has grown to nearly one million customers across four European markets. In 2026, Ominimo closed its Series B funding round at a $1.6 billion valuation, reaching unicorn status and becoming widely recognized as Serbia's first unicorn. The round was led by the investment arm of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), while Zurich Insurance Group remains a strategic partner.
At the heart of Ominimo's business is the use of advanced mathematics, artificial intelligence and data science to rethink how insurance risk is understood, priced and managed - precisely the kind of intersection of technology, data and finance that lies at the core of MCF.
The candidate
Who are we looking for?
The selection is highly competitive. We are not looking for a profile - we are looking for an individual. That said, the strongest candidates will demonstrate:
01
Academic excellence
Outstanding analytical ability and a strong academic record, regardless of discipline.
02
Intellectual curiosity
Genuine fascination with the intersection of mathematics, finance, and technology.
03
Real-world drive
Ambition to apply data science and AI to problems that matter in financial practice.
04
Compelling motivation
A clear, personal reason for pursuing computational finance - and for wanting the MCF specifically.
Candidates come from diverse academic backgrounds - engineering, economics, mathematics, law, medicine. What unites them is rigor, ambition, and the conviction that finance and technology, together, can be a force for change.
Application process
Three steps to the scholarship.
01
Submit your application
Complete the MCF application with your CV, diploma and transcripts. Make your interest in the Ominimo Excellence Scholarship clear when communicating with the program team.
Deadline: November 1, 2026
02
Selection review & interview
Shortlisted candidates are invited for an interview as part of the selection process.
03
Award
One scholarship is awarded based on overall application strength, academic achievement, demonstrated motivation and interview performance.
Our scholarship network
Past scholarship sponsors
MCF has a long tradition of working with leading companies that invest in talented students and support the development of quantitative finance education.
Banca Intesa
Raiffeisen
Tenderly
Decenter
MVP Workshop
UniCredit
These collaborations helped shape the MCF network and community we continue to build today. We thank these organizations for their trust and long-term support of the program.
Financial aid
Tuition reduction
Master degree applicants who are highly motivated but cannot afford full tuition are encouraged to apply for tuition reduction. This is discussed directly with the Program Director - there is no separate public application. Bring your case to the admissions interview.
Ominimo Excellence Scholarship
Ready to make your case?
The deadline is November 1, 2026. One scholarship. One exceptional student.