The TY Danjuma MBA Scholarship offers financial support to African students who have gained admission into MBA programs at the world’s top 10 business schools, as ranked by the Financial Times. The scholarship helps cover part of the cost of studying for an MBA in the UK, USA, or Europe.
Scholarship Overview
Host Institutions: Top 10 Global Business Schools (as per Financial Times ranking)
Study Locations: UK, USA, Europe, Canada
Level: Master’s (MBA)
Eligible Applicants: Citizens of African countries
Scholarship Type: Partial Grant
Deadline: June 30, 2025
About the TY Danjuma MBA Scholarship
Established in 2011 by General TY Danjuma through the TY Danjuma Foundation, this scholarship was created to support African students admitted to top-tier global MBA programs. The Foundation, founded in 2008, is a philanthropic organization based in Abuja, Nigeria, dedicated to improving the lives of underserved Nigerians. To date, the scholarship has supported 50 students from countries including Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Togo, Morocco, and Côte d’Ivoire.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the 2025 TY Danjuma MBA Scholarship, applicants must:
Be a citizen of any African country
Have been offered admission into an MBA program at one of the world’s top 10 business schools according to the Financial Times Global MBA Rankings
Eligible Business Schools (2025)
1. University of Pennsylvania – Wharton School
2. Columbia Business School
3. IESE Business School
4. INSEAD
5. SDA Bocconi School of Management
6. MIT Sloan School of Management
7. London Business School
8. Esade Business School
9. HEC Paris
10. Northwestern University – Kellogg School of Management
Scholarship Benefits
The scholarship provides partial financial support to help reduce the cost of an MBA program.
Funds are awarded before the recipient’s enrollment date.
Please note: This is not a full scholarship; applicants must secure additional funding through personal means, loans, or other scholarships.
How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
Deadline: June 30, 2025
Applications submitted before June 1 or after June 30 will not be considered.
To apply, send the following documents to [mba@tyd-fo.co.uk](mail to:mba@tyd-fo.co.uk):
1. Full Name
2. Nationality
3. Full contact information
4. Name of the business school offering admission
5. Year of enrollment
6. A copy of your official offer letter
7. A copy of your CV
8. A budget breakdown and funding gap, including any confirmed scholarships or loans
