BI Presidential Scholarship 2026 | Fully Funded Master’s in Norway for International Students
Published: October 18, 2025
By: Kelvin Kibet
Looking to study in Europe without worrying about tuition fees? The BI Presidential Scholarship 2026 at BI Norwegian Business School is one of the most prestigious and fully funded scholarships in Norway for international students.
The scholarship is designed for students with outstanding academic records who wish to pursue a Master of Science (MSc) degree at BI campuses in Oslo or Bergen.
This opportunity is open to both Norwegian residents and international students, making it one of the best scholarships for global learners aiming to study in Norway.
Scholarship Coverage
The BI Presidential Scholarship offers full or partial funding based on the applicant’s residency status.
For International Students
✅ Full tuition fees for up to two years
✅ A living stipend of NOK 50,000 per semester (approximately USD 4,500)
For Norwegian Residents & Sivøk Applicants
✅ Full tuition coverage for each semester for up to two years (based on academic performance)
Scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence, not financial need.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the BI Presidential Scholarship, applicants must:
Have an outstanding academic record — minimum overall GPA of “A” on the ECTS scale or an equivalent international top grade.
Be admitted to the first year of a Master of Science (MSc) programme at BI Norwegian Business School (Oslo or Bergen campus).
Be applying for your first master’s degree.
International students who completed a bachelor’s degree in Norway are considered residents of Norway for scholarship purposes.
Note: The scholarship is not available for applicants to the BI-Luiss Joint Master’s in Marketing programme.
How to Apply for the BI Presidential Scholarship
You must apply for the scholarship at the same time you apply for admission to your MSc programme via BI’s online portal.
Application Steps:
Apply for admission to a Master of Science programme at BI Norwegian Business School.
Prepare your CV/resume and a one-page scholarship application letter describing why you deserve the scholarship.
Combine both documents into one PDF file.
Upload the PDF in the “Scholarship” section of the online application portal.
Submit a complete admission application before the deadline.
💡 Tip: Clearly highlight your academic excellence and leadership potential in your application letter.
Application Deadline
🗓️ Deadline: March 1, 2026
All international and domestic applications, including scholarship materials, must be submitted online by this date.
📧 Email submissions are not accepted (except for 3rd-year Sivøk students who apply directly via email).
Selection and Results
Applicants will first receive an offer of admission.
Scholarship results will be announced by the end of April 2026.
Only candidates who have accepted their offer of admission will be considered for scholarship awards.
The competition is intense, as BI receives a large number of applications each year.
Maintaining the Scholarship
To continue receiving the BI Presidential Scholarship, recipients must:
Complete 30 ECTS (full study load) per semester.
Maintain a minimum GPA of “B” after each academic term.
Serve as a BI Ambassador, representing the school in events and recruitment activities.
Failure to meet the academic requirements may lead to scholarship termination.
Official Link & Application Portal
👉 Apply Now for the BI Presidential Scholarship 2026
📍 Location: Oslo or Bergen, Norway
🎓 Level: Master of Science (MSc)
🌍 Eligible Applicants: International & Domestic Students
💰 Funding Type: Fully Funded
