Are you an African student who has been accepted into a top global MBA program but is struggling with funding? The TY Danjuma MBA Scholarship 2025 offers additional financial support for African students admitted into leading business schools. This scholarship helps bridge the financial gap for deserving candidates.

TY Danjuma MBA Scholarship Summary
Host | 10 Leading Business Schools (Worldwide) |
Study Abroad | Study-In-Canada, Study-In-UK, Study-In-Europe, Study-In-USA |
Category | Masters Scholarships |
Eligible Countries | African Countries |
Reward | Scholarship Grant |
Deadline | June 30, 2025 |
TY Danjuma MBA Scholarship Details
The TY Danjuma MBA Scholarship was launched in 2011 by General TY Danjuma, a Nigerian philanthropist and founder of the TY Danjuma Foundation.
This private, independent organization aims to improve the quality of life for disadvantaged Nigerians and now extends its reach across Africa through the MBA scholarship initiative.
To date, over 50 students from countries such as Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Morocco, Togo, and Côte d’Ivoire have benefited from this opportunity. The scholarship supports up to eight African MBA students annually.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the TY Danjuma MBA Scholarship 2025, applicants must:
- Be a citizen of an African country.
- Have received an admission offer for an MBA program at one of the top 10 business schools globally, as ranked by the Financial Times Global MBA Ranking 2025.
Eligible Universities for 2025
The following business schools are eligible under the Financial Times MBA Global Ranking 2025:
- University of Pennsylvania: Wharton
- Columbia Business School
- IESE Business School
- INSEAD
- SDA Bocconi School of Management
- MIT: Sloan
- London Business School
- ESADE Business School
- HEC Paris
- Northwestern University: Kellogg School of Management
View Full FT MBA Rankings 2025
Scholarship Benefits
- Open to all African MBA applicants accepted into top 10 global business schools.
- Grant is disbursed before the start of the academic program.
- Intended as supplementary financial support, it does not cover the full cost of the MBA program.
- Helps ease the burden of tuition, travel, and living expenses for successful candidates.
How to Apply for the TY Danjuma MBA Scholarship 2025
Application Period: May 30 – June 30, 2025
To apply, send the following documents and details to: mba@tyd-fo.co.uk
- Full Name
- Nationality
- Full Contact Details
- Name of Business School accepted into
- Year of enrolment
- Copy of MBA offer letter
- Updated CV
- Personal budget and funding shortfall document (including confirmation of any other scholarships or loans)
Note: Applications submitted before May 30 or after June 30, 2025, will not be processed.
FAQs
Can I apply before receiving my MBA admission offer?
No. Before applying, you must have an official admission offer from a top 10 business school.
Does the scholarship cover full tuition?
No. It offers partial funding to support African students, not full tuition coverage.
Can non-African citizens apply
No. Only African nationals are eligible.
Is there an application form to fill out online?
There is no online form. Applications must be submitted via email with all required documents.
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