Supporting African Students to Study at the World’s Top Business Schools
Introduction
The TY Danjuma MBA Scholarship is a golden opportunity for African students who have gained admission into the world’s top 10 business schools for their Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs. Established by General TY Danjuma in 2011 through the TY Danjuma Foundation, this scholarship provides partial financial support to bridge funding gaps and reduce the burden of studying abroad.
To date, the initiative has supported outstanding scholars from Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Morocco, Togo, and Côte d’Ivoire, helping them pursue world-class business education in the UK, USA, and Europe.
If you have secured an offer from one of the globally ranked MBA programs, this is your chance to receive additional financial assistance on your journey.
Scholarship Summary
Host Institutions: Top 10 global business schools (Financial Times ranking)
Category: Master’s Scholarship
Eligible Region: African Countries
Reward: Partial Scholarship Grant
Deadline: June 30, 2025
Mode of Study: Abroad – UK, USA, Europe
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the TY Danjuma MBA Scholarship, applicants must:
Be a citizen of an African country.
Have gained admission into one of the top 10 business schools in the world, as ranked by the Financial Times Global MBA Ranking 2025.
Be able to provide proof of admission and evidence of funding shortfall.
Top 10 Eligible Business Schools (FT Global MBA 2025)
1. University of Pennsylvania – Wharton
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
👉 Click here to view full FT Rankings
Scholarship Benefits
Awarded before the student’s MBA intake date.
Meant to bridge financial gaps – not full funding.
Supports tuition, living expenses, and other related academic costs.
Application Process (Step-by-Step)
Interested candidates should submit the following documents by email to: mba@tyd-fo.co.uk no later than June 30, 2025:
1. Full Name
2. Nationality
3. Full Contact Details
4. Name of Business School (with proof of admission)
5. Year of Enrolment
6. Copy of Offer Letter
7. Copy of Updated CV
8. Budget Plan and Proof of Funding Shortfall
(Include details of any other scholarships or loans you’ve received)
🛑 Important: Applications sent before June 1 or after June 30, 2025 will not be processed.
Important Notes
The scholarship is not full funding—it is designed to supplement other financial sources.
Selection is competitive and based on demonstrated need, academic merit, and leadership potential.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to access elite business education as an African changemaker.
Quick Links
🔗 Official Application Link
🔗 FT MBA Ranking 2025
📬 Email: mba@tyd-fo.co.uk
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