CBS Scholarship for Non-EU/EEA Master's Students
About 25 CBS scholarships a year giving non-EU/EEA master's students a tuition waiver and DKK 8,000 monthly stipend.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s
Destination
Denmark
Funding
Tuition fee waiver plus a monthly stipend of DKK 8,000, for a maximum of 22 months. Taxable in Denmark.
Eligible applicants
Non-EU/EEA/Swiss master's applicants needing a residence permit
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Overview
CBS Scholarship for Non-EU/EEA Master's Students is offered by Copenhagen Business School for Master’s study in Denmark. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Tuition fee waiver
Included
Monthly stipend of DKK 8,000
Included
Tuition fee waiver plus a monthly stipend of DKK 8,000, for a maximum of 22 months. Taxable in Denmark. 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
No
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens needing a residence permit.
- International eligibility
- The application fee of 150 EUR must be paid by the deadline unless you hold a Danish bachelor's degree.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Academic record is an important factor; experience may also be considered.
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Language requirements
- English languageRequired
- English proficiency is assessed together with the personal statement; no minimum score on the part read.
Experience and personal requirements
- Financial needRequired
- Not need-based.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Denmark
Official eligibility summary
For non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens who need a student residence permit. You tick the scholarship box in the application portal and upload a personal statement of up to two pages. Selection is by motivation and academic background, not financial need; applicants eligible for Danish SU or other public support in Denmark cannot receive it.
Applicant profile
- Non-EU/EEA/Swiss master's applicants needing a residence permit
Study route
- Master’s study in Denmark
Current-cycle criteria
- For non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens who need a student residence permit. You tick the scholarship box in the application portal and upload a personal statement of up to two pages. Selection is by motivation and academic background, not financial need; applicants eligible for Danish SU or other public support in Denmark cannot receive it.
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
- Personal statement (max 2 pages)
- Academic record
How to apply
- 1
Create an application in the Application Portal
- 2
Indicate that you wish to be considered for the CBS scholarship
- 3
Upload a personal statement of no more than two pages and pay the application fee
Application timeline
Application cycle
Page lists 15 January for the main round and 15 October for a winter round (winter admission applies only to one MSc programme); notification by 15 March, or 10 December for winter. Years are not stated for these dates.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Copenhagen 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.