BI Presidential Scholarships are awarded to students who possess an outstanding record of superior academic achievement. The Presidential Scholarships are open to Norwegian and international applicants.
Application Deadline:
- 1 March (Annual deadline for international and domestic master’s applicants applying via the online admissions portal).
Tell Me About The Program:
The BI Presidential Scholarship is a prestigious merit-based award offered by the BI Norwegian Business School to top-tier applicants with superior academic records. Designed to attract elite international and domestic talent, the scholarship covers full tuition fees and provides additional living expense stipends for study in full-time Master of Science (MSc) programmes across BI’s campuses in Oslo, Bergen, and Trondheim.
Which Fields are Eligible:
All full-time Master of Science (MSc) degree programmes offered at BI Norwegian Business School campuses in Oslo, Bergen, and Trondheim (Note: Applicants to the BI-Luiss Joint Masters in Marketing are ineligible).
Type:
Fully Funded Merit-Based Master’s Entrance Scholarship
Who can Apply:
- Academic Merit: Must have a minimum overall GPA of ‘A’ on the ECTS scale (or equivalent top-level grade on international grading scales). Consideration is also given to GMAT/GRE scores, extracurricular achievements, and academic distinctions.
- Degree Status: Must be seeking their first graduate/master’s degree and admitted to the first year of a full-time Master’s programme.
- Citizenship / Residency: Open to both Norwegian and international candidates. Note: International candidates who have completed a 180 ECTS bachelor’s degree in Norway or are eligible for Lånekassen student loans are considered residents/domestic applicants for scholarship purposes.
- Exclusions: BI-Luiss Joint Master in Marketing applicants and candidates applying separately via email (except 3rd-year Siviløkonom students) are ineligible.
How are Applicants Selected:
Scholarships are awarded strictly based on academic excellence and merit (not financial need). BI evaluates candidates according to ECTS grade conversions, prior academic achievements, test scores (GMAT/GRE), extracurricular distinction, and institutional priorities such as geographic diversity, gender distribution, and specific programme focus.
Which Countries Are Eligible:
Global (Open to international and domestic applicants worldwide).
Where will the Program be Taken:
BI Norwegian Business School Campuses: Oslo, Bergen, or Trondheim, Norway.
How Many Fellows / Grantees:
Competitive selective cohort distributed across eligible full-time master’s programmes.
What is the Benefit of the Program:
- For International Applicants:
- Full tuition fee coverage for each semester (up to two years).
- Living expense stipend of NOK 50,000 per semester (up to two years).
- For Norwegian / Domestic Applicants:
- Full tuition fee coverage for each semester (up to two years).
- Additional Perks: Automatic consideration for other applicable BI master’s scholarships (such as the Master’s International Scholarship).
How Long Will it Last:
Up to 2 years (4 semesters), subject to maintaining strict academic progression requirements (full study load of 30 ECTS per semester and a minimum cumulative GPA of “B” on the BI ECTS scale).
How to Apply:
- Submit a complete application for admission to an eligible full-time Master’s programme via the online admissions portal by March 1.
- Prepare your scholarship documentation:
- Updated CV / Resume
- A tailored scholarship application letter (maximum one page) outlining your motivation and qualifications
- Combine your CV and motivation letter into one single PDF file.
- Upload the combined PDF into the section marked ‘Scholarship’ in your online admissions application portal at the exact time you apply for admission. (Late applications or email submissions are not accepted, except for current 3rd-year BI Siviløkonom students who must email
[email protected]by the deadline). - Accept your offer of admission while awaiting scholarship results (scholarship decisions are announced by the end of April).
Visit Scholarship Webpage for details
