BI Presidential Scholarship
Top-grade first-time master's applicants to BI in Oslo or Bergen can win full tuition for up to two years; international winners also get a NOK 50,000 living stipend per semester.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s
Destination
Norway
Funding
International applicants: full tuition for each semester up to two years plus a living stipend of NOK 50,000 per semester. Norwegian residents: full tuition up to two years. Renewal requires meeting progression requirements.
Eligible applicants
Admitted first-time master's applicants with a top (A) overall grade
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Overview
BI Presidential Scholarship is offered by BI Norwegian Business School for Master’s study in Norway. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Tuition fees
Included
Living stipend (international winners)
Included
International applicants: full tuition for each semester up to two years plus a living stipend of NOK 50,000 per semester. Norwegian residents: full tuition up to two years. Renewal requires meeting progression requirements. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
Conditional
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Norwegian or international citizens may apply.
- International eligibility
- International applicants receive full tuition plus NOK 50,000 per semester; those with a Norwegian bachelor's or loan eligibility are treated as domestic.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Overall GPA of A on the ECTS scale or equivalent top grade; admitted to a BI master's.
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Experience and personal requirements
- Financial needRequired
- Awarded on academic merit, not financial need.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Norway
Official eligibility summary
Open to Norwegian and international applicants admitted to the first year of a master's at BI Oslo or Bergen (not the BI-Luiss Joint Master in Marketing). A minimum overall grade of A on the ECTS scale, or the equivalent top grade, is required. Only first-time master's applicants qualify. International applicants who did a bachelor's in Norway or qualify for the Norwegian student loan are treated as domestic.
Applicant profile
- Admitted first-time master's applicants with a top (A) overall grade
Study route
- Master’s study in Norway
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to Norwegian and international applicants admitted to the first year of a master's at BI Oslo or Bergen (not the BI-Luiss Joint Master in Marketing). A minimum overall grade of A on the ECTS scale, or the equivalent top grade, is required. Only first-time master's applicants qualify. International applicants who did a bachelor's in Norway or qualify for the Norwegian student loan are treated as domestic.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- CV
- One-page scholarship letter
- Admission documents
How to apply
- 1
Apply for admission to a BI master's through the online portal.
- 2
Upload your CV and a one-page scholarship letter as one PDF in the Scholarship section.
- 3
Submit all admission documents and accept the offer of admission.
- 4
Await the decision by the end of April.
Application timeline
Application cycle
Application deadline is 1 March; the page refers to the Autumn 2026 intake, so that round has passed. Decisions are sent by the end of April.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
BI Norwegian Business School
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.