A. Wilhelmsen Foundation Scholarship
NOK 250,000 per year for non-EU/EEA/Swiss students living outside Norway who are admitted to a BI Master of Science programme; two awards are available.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s
Destination
Norway
Funding
NOK 250,000 per year; two scholarships for the academic year starting Autumn 2026. Tied to the specific programme and campus; renewal needs 30 ECTS per semester and a cumulative B.
Eligible applicants
Non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens admitted to a BI MSc
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Overview
A. Wilhelmsen Foundation Scholarship is offered by BI Norwegian Business School / A. Wilhelmsen Foundation for Master’s study in Norway. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
NOK 250,000 per year
Included
NOK 250,000 per year; two scholarships for the academic year starting Autumn 2026. Tied to the specific programme and campus; renewal needs 30 ECTS per semester and a cumulative B. 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
Foundation scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland, resident outside Norway.
- International eligibility
- BI may prioritise certain countries, partner schools or programmes to maintain a national and international mix.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Previous grades are part of selection; must be admitted to a BI MSc.
- 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
- Financial need is one of the selection criteria.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Norway
Official eligibility summary
Open to citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland who live outside Norway when applying, are applying for or admitted to a Master of Science programme at BI, and seek a first master's degree. Applicants eligible for Norwegian tuition reduction or the student loan are treated as domestic. Selection considers grades, experience, ambitions and financial need.
Applicant profile
- Non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens admitted to a BI MSc
Study route
- Master’s study in Norway
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland who live outside Norway when applying, are applying for or admitted to a Master of Science programme at BI, and seek a first master's degree. Applicants eligible for Norwegian tuition reduction or the student loan are treated as domestic. Selection considers grades, experience, ambitions and financial need.
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
- Letter to the Foundation Board
- CV
- Admission documents
How to apply
- 1
Apply for admission through BI's online portal.
- 2
Write a one-page letter addressed to the A. Wilhelmsen Foundation Board.
- 3
Upload the letter with your admission application; you cannot apply to the Foundation directly.
Application timeline
Application cycle
Admission application including the scholarship letter is due 1 March; the page refers to the Autumn 2026 intake. This award is decided later in spring than most BI scholarships.
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 / A. Wilhelmsen Foundation
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.