What BI Norwegian Business School Future African Leader Scholarship actually covers.
The BI Norwegian Business School Future African Leader Scholarship is a prestigious merit-based award established specifically for outstanding students from African nations who wish to pursue a Master of Science degree at one of Europe's leading business schools. Located in Oslo and Bergen, BI Norwegian Business School consistently ranks among the top business schools in Europe, and this scholarship reflects its deep commitment to developing the next generation of African business leaders. Recipients receive full tuition fee coverage for the entire duration of their two-year MSc programme, along with a substantial living stipend of NOK 50,000 per semester to help cover accommodation and day-to-day expenses in Norway. The scholarship is highly competitive, targeted at candidates with exceptional academic records — typically requiring the equivalent of a top-grade classification — and applicants are also assessed on factors such as GMAT or GRE scores, extracurricular achievements, and leadership potential. Eligible programmes span business, economics, finance, marketing, strategy, and leadership. Candidates must be applying for their first master's degree and must have received an offer of admission to a qualifying MSc programme before their scholarship application is considered. Africa's economic landscape is rapidly changing, and BI believes that investing in talented African scholars will generate lasting developmental impact across the continent. This award is processed alongside the standard admissions cycle — students apply through the BI online portal, submitting their CV and a scholarship motivation letter at the time of programme application.
Who can apply.
Open to masters applicants seeking to study in Norway. Eligible nationalities are listed below.
46 more eligible countries — full list available on the official application page.
Every academic discipline is accepted.
This programme does not restrict by field. Research proposals across humanities, sciences, engineering, agriculture, and medicine are all accepted.
Four steps to a complete application.
Scholar Africa is a discovery and tracking platform — the application itself is submitted directly through the official provider site. The steps below mirror our HowTo schema.
Check eligibility
Confirm your nationality, academic level, and field of study match the criteria above.
Eligibility checklist
Prepare documents
Transcripts, recommendation letters, personal statement, and a valid passport.
Document checklist
Submit the application
Submit before December 1, 2026 via the official portal.
Submission checklist
Track your application
Use your Scholar Africa dashboard to monitor status and deadline reminders.
Post-submission checklist
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Other scholarships worth a parallel application.
Same eligibility window or destination. Many strong applicants apply to three or four programmes per cycle.