BI Norwegian Business School is an independent, not-for-profit foundation and the main provider of research based knowledge on business and management disciplines in Norway. BI Norwegian Business School offers a range of scholarships to attract talented students from around the world. Among these, the BI Presidential Scholarship and the A. Wilhelmsen Foundation Scholarship Program are two fully funded scholarships that provide outstanding international students with the chance to pursue their studies in Norway without financial barriers. These programs aim to recognize academic excellence, leadership potential, and a strong commitment to contributing to the global business community.

HIGHLIGHTS 

Country: Norway

Institution: BI Norwegian Business School

Degree Level: Master’s

Financial Coverage: Fully Funded

Application Deadline: 1 March 2026 

TYPES OF SCHOLARSHIPS 

1. BI Presidential Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have a minimum overall GPA of ‘A’ on the ECTS scale or the equivalent top-level grade on international grade scales to be considered.

Students in the 3rd year of the Sivøk programme are eligible to apply.

Candidates with Norwegian or international citizenship. Candidates with international citizenship who have completed a bachelor’s degree in Norway are considered residents of Norway for this scholarship.

Candidates admitted to the first year of a Master of Science degree programme at campus Oslo or campus Bergen, with the exception of the BI-Luiss Joint Masters in Marketing.

Only candidates seeking their first master’s degree are considered for Master of Science scholarships.

Scholarship Award

Norwegian and International Applicants who are residents of Norway: Scholarships will cover full tuition fees for each semester, for up to two years, if the student achieves the academic progression requirements.

International Applicants: Scholarships will cover full tuition fees for up to two years and a stipend for living expenses of NOK 50,000 per semester, if the student achieves the academic progression requirements.

Academic Progession Requirements

All candidates must meet academic progression requirements to maintain their scholarship. Detailed requirements are included in the Scholarship Agreement

Full study progression (30 ECTS) in each semester.

Minimum cumulative GPA of a "B" on the BI ECTS scale after completion of each academic semester.

Candidates who are awarded the BI Presidential Scholarship must be prepared to be "BI Ambassadors", acting as spokespeople, assisting in recruitment efforts, and promoting a good study environment. Scholarship recipients will be informed about responsibilities during the academic year.

2. A. Wilhelmsen Foundation Scholarship Program

Eligibility Criteria

International applicants who are citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland and who reside outside of Norway at the time of application.

To be eligible for this scholarship, the candidate must apply for admission to, and be accepted in, a Master of Science program at BI Norwegian Business School.

Scholarship Award

The value of this scholarship is NOK 250.000 annually. The scholarship will be administered by BI who is also responsible for the academic follow-up of the recipients. Study progression by the recipients will be followed, and scholarship payments to the student for each semester of the master's degree are dependent on satisfactory study progression, as outlined in the Scholarship Contract.

Conditions For Renewal For Second Year

Full study progression (30 ECTS) in each semester.

Minimum cumulative GPA of a "B" on the ECTS scale after completion of each academic semester.

Candidates who are awarded the scholarship must be prepared to be "BI Ambassadors", acting as spokespeople, assisting in recruitment efforts and promoting a good study environment. The details regarding responsibilities will be specified in the Scholarship Contract.

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