BI Presidential Scholarship: A Prestigious Opportunity for Top Students

The BI Presidential Scholarship is a highly esteemed award offered by BI Norwegian Business School to support exceptional students from Norway and around the world. This scholarship is designed to recognize academic excellence and cultivate future leaders by providing substantial financial assistance to eligible candidates pursuing a Master of Science (MSc) degree at BI.

Scholarship Benefits

For Norwegian and International Residents (Living in Norway):

• Full tuition coverage for up to two years.

• Scholarship renewal is contingent upon maintaining satisfactory academic progress.

For Sivøk Applicants (Siviløkonom Program Students):

• Full tuition coverage for up to two years.

• Renewal is based on meeting academic progression standards.

For International Students:

• Full tuition coverage for up to two years.

• A living stipend of NOK 50,000 per semester to help cover expenses.

• Scholarship renewal is subject to academic performance.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the BI Presidential Scholarship, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Academic Excellence: Achieve a minimum overall ‘A’ grade on the ECTS scale or an equivalent international grading scale.

• Residency Status: Open to both Norwegian and international students.

• Norwegian Degree Holders: International candidates who completed a bachelor’s degree in Norway will be considered as Norwegian residents for scholarship purposes.

• Program Enrollment: Applicants must be admitted to the first year of an MSc degree at BI’s Oslo or Bergen campuses.

• Sivøk Students: Applicants must be in their third year of the Sivøkonom program.

Application Process

For General Applicants:

1. Online Application: Submit the scholarship application along with the admission application through BI’s online portal.

2. Required Documents:

   • Updated CV/Resume.

   • Scholarship application letter (maximum one page) explaining why you deserve the award.

   • Necessary documents for MSc program admission.

3. Submission: Upload the application and supporting documents under the designated ‘Scholarship’ section in the online portal.

For Sivøk 3rd Year Students:

1. Email Submission: Send your CV and scholarship application letter to info@bi.no.

2. Subject Line: Use “BI Presidential Scholarship Application” for proper identification.

Important Notes:

• Scholarships are awarded based on academic merit, not financial need.

• Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

• Applicants must accept their admission offer while waiting for the scholarship decision.

• Scholarship decisions are communicated separately from admission offers.

• Scholarship decisions are final and non-appealable.

Application Deadlines

• General Applicants: March 1

• Sivøk Students: Spring of their 3rd year

Additional Considerations

• International applicants for the BI Presidential Scholarship will automatically be considered for the MSc International Scholarship—no separate application is needed.

Final Decisions and Notifications

• Scholarship offers are distributed throughout the admission cycle.

• Selected candidates must accept their scholarship offer by the specified deadline.

• All scholarship decisions are finalized by end of April.

• Applicants will be notified of their scholarship status by late April.

The BI Presidential Scholarship is a golden opportunity for ambitious students looking to advance their academic and professional careers in Norway’s top business school. If you meet the eligibility criteria, be sure to apply before the deadline to seize this life-changing opportunity!