Norwegian Business School Scholarships 2025 Admissions

Are you aiming to pursue a Master of Science (MSc) at one of Norway’s top business schools? The BI Presidential Scholarship 2025 is here to help you achieve your academic goals by offering financial support to the best and brightest students, both domestic and international. Here’s everything you need to know to apply and secure your spot!

Scholarship Details

The BI Presidential Scholarship is open to applicants with outstanding academic records who are admitted to any MSc programme at BI Norwegian Business School’s Oslo or Bergen campuses.

• For Norwegian and International Applicants (residents of Norway): The scholarship covers full tuition fees for each semester (up to two years), provided the student maintains academic progression.
• For Sivøk Applicants: It covers full tuition fees for each semester (up to two years) under the same academic conditions.
• For International Applicants (non-residents of Norway): The scholarship provides full tuition fees and a stipend for living expenses. However, this stipend covers approximately 70% of living costs.

Who Can Apply?

To be eligible for the BI Presidential Scholarship 2025, you must meet the following criteria:

1. Academic Performance: You need a minimum overall GPA of ‘A’ on the ECTS scale (or equivalent top-level grades in international grading systems).
2. Sivøk Programme Students: 3rd-year students in the Sivøk programme are eligible.
3. Norwegian and International Applicants: You must hold Norwegian, EU/EEA, or Swiss citizenship. International applicants residing in Norway from outside the EU/EEA may also be eligible based on residency status.
4. Bachelor Graduates in Norway: International applicants who completed their bachelor’s degree in Norway without taking a break in their studies can apply.
5. Admission Requirements: You must be admitted to an MSc programme at BI Norwegian Business School, excluding the BI-Luiss Joint Masters in Marketing.

How to Apply?

Applying for the BI Presidential Scholarship is a straightforward process. Here’s how to ensure your application is considered:

1. Simultaneous Application: https://www.bi.edu/programmes-and-individual-courses/scholarships/bi-presidential-scholarships/#application-deadline_365140
2. Scholarship Application Letter: Submit a maximum one-page letter outlining why you should receive the scholarship. The scholarship is awarded based on academic merit, not financial need.
3. Complete Application: Ensure that you include all required documents for your MSc admission. Your scholarship application will only be reviewed if your admission application is complete.
4. For Sivøk Students: If you are a 3rd-year student in the Sivøk programme, email your scholarship application letter to [email protected] with the subject: “BI Presidential Scholarship Application.”
5. Additional Consideration: International applicants will also be considered for the MSc International Scholarship—no separate application letter required.

Application Deadline

• For International and Domestic Applicants: Your scholarship application must be uploaded to the online portal by March 1, 2025.
• For Sivøk 3rd Year Students: You must email your scholarship application letter to [email protected] by March 1, 2025.