BI Presidential Scholarship Program

Scholarship Overview

This scholarship is awarded to students who have an outstanding record of exemplary academic achievement.
The opportunities for study are open to Norwegian and international students.
Candidates who receive the BI Presidential Scholarship should be prepared to be BI ambassadors – acting as spokespeople for the program, assisting in recruitment and promoting a favorable study environment.

Host School(s)

Fields of Study

What does the scholarship cover?

Norwegian recipients: Full tuition fees for each semester for up to two years
International recipients: Full tuition fees and a stipend for living expenses for every semester, up to two years
Note that all recipients must maintain the required academic progression standards in order to keep their scholarships

How many scholarships are given?

Which countries are targeted?

Both local and international students are welcome to apply for this scholarship.

Am I Eligible to Apply?

To qualify for the Presidential Scholarship, you need to:

Have a GPA of A on the ECTS scale, or the equivalent top grade on an international grade scale
Be admitted to a Master of Science program
Alternatively, be enrolled and in the 3rd year of BI’s Siviløkonom program

Note:

International students who are eligible for a regular student loan from the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund (and have at least 180 ECTS from an educational institution in Norway) can only apply for the BI Presidential Scholarship and no other.
The scholarship may be extended based on the following academic progression requirements:
Full study progression (60 ECTS) in the first year of study
A minimum GPA of B on the BI ECTS scale at the end of the first year

How Do I Apply – Next Steps

First, write a scholarship application letter, a maximum of one page long, indicating why you deserve the scholarship. Upload this letter together with your online application for admission.
Any student enrolled in BI’s Sivøk Program can apply in the third year of his or her studies by sending a scholarship application letter to msc@bi.no.

Selection

Candidates are first assessed according to the ECTS scale. Applicants with international bachelor’s degrees will have their grades converted to the ECTS scale before assessment.
Priority is given to applications from students who are intending to do their first master’s degree.
Other achievements/qualifications that may influence a candidate’s ranking include academic qualifications and achievements, GMAT/GRE/CAT scores, extracurricular accomplishments, and exceptional personal achievements. Documents that show these qualifications, as well as a CV, should be attached to the application.

Closing Date

How Do I Get More Information?