TY Danjuma MBA Scholarship 2026 for African Students | $10,000 Grant
Job Description
Applications are now open for the TY Danjuma MBA Scholarship 2026, a prestigious funding opportunity designed to support outstanding African students pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at some of the world’s leading business schools.
The scholarship provides financial assistance to African candidates who have secured admission into any of the top 10 MBA programmes globally, as ranked by the Financial Times. Through this initiative, the TY Danjuma Foundation aims to reduce the financial burden associated with obtaining a world-class business education.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Institutions: Top 10 Business Schools Worldwide
- Study Destinations: United Kingdom, United States, Europe, and Canada
- Category: Master’s Scholarship (MBA)
- Eligible Applicants: Citizens of African countries
- Scholarship Value: Up to $10,000
- Application Deadline: June 30, 2026
About the TY Danjuma MBA Scholarship
The TY Danjuma Foundation is a private, independent philanthropic organization established in 2008 by General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma. Based in Abuja, Nigeria, the Foundation is committed to improving the quality of life of disadvantaged individuals and communities across Africa.
Launched in 2011, the TY Danjuma MBA Scholarship supports exceptional African students admitted to leading MBA programmes around the world. Since its inception, the scholarship has benefited students from several African countries, including Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Morocco, Togo, and Côte d’Ivoire.
The scholarship is open to all successful African applicants admitted to any of the Financial Times’ top 10 ranked business schools, regardless of their country of residence.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the TY Danjuma MBA Scholarship 2026, applicants must:
- Be a citizen of an African country.
- Have received an offer of admission to an MBA programme at one of the Financial Times’ top 10 ranked business schools.
Eligible Business Schools
According to the Financial Times Global MBA Ranking 2026, the top 10 business schools are:
- MIT Sloan School of Management
- INSEAD
- The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
- IESE Business School
- London Business School
- HEC Paris
- Esade Business School
- China Europe International Business School (CEIBS)
- Berkeley Haas School of Business
- Harvard Business School
Applicants are encouraged to consult the latest Financial Times MBA rankings for complete details.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants will receive a scholarship grant of up to $10,000 to support their MBA studies.
The grant is intended to provide supplementary financial assistance and help bridge funding gaps associated with MBA programmes. While valuable, the scholarship is not designed to serve as the primary source of funding for tuition and related expenses.
Award payments are typically made before the annual intake date of the recipient’s business school.
Required Application Documents
Applicants must submit the following documents:
- Full Name
- Nationality
- Complete Contact Information
- Name of the Business School where admission has been secured
- Intended Year of Enrolment
- Copy of MBA Admission Offer Letter
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Personal Budget Statement and Funding Gap Analysis, including evidence of any scholarships, grants, or loans already secured
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit all required documents via email to:
Applications must be submitted no later than June 30, 2026.
Please note that applications received before June 1, 2026, or after June 30, 2026, will not be considered.
Important Note
The TY Danjuma MBA Scholarship is designed to provide additional financial support to African students pursuing world-class MBA education. Applicants should ensure they have access to other funding sources, as the scholarship is not intended to cover the full cost of an MBA programme.
Application Deadline: June 30, 2026
Requirements
To qualify for the TY Danjuma MBA Scholarship 2026, applicants must:
- Be a citizen of an African country.
- Have received an offer of admission to an MBA programme at one of the Financial Times’ top 10 ranked business schools.
Eligible Business Schools
According to the Financial Times Global MBA Ranking 2026, the top 10 business schools are:
- MIT Sloan School of Management
- INSEAD
- The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
- IESE Business School
- London Business School
- HEC Paris
- Esade Business School
- China Europe International Business School (CEIBS)
- Berkeley Haas School of Business
- Harvard Business School
Applicants are encouraged to consult the latest Financial Times MBA rankings for complete details.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants will receive a scholarship grant of up to $10,000 to support their MBA studies.
The grant is intended to provide supplementary financial assistance and help bridge funding gaps associated with MBA programmes. While valuable, the scholarship is not designed to serve as the primary source of funding for tuition and related expenses.
Award payments are typically made before the annual intake date of the recipient’s business school.
Required Application Documents
Applicants must submit the following documents:
- Full Name
- Nationality
- Complete Contact Information
- Name of the Business School where admission has been secured
- Intended Year of Enrolment
- Copy of MBA Admission Offer Letter
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Personal Budget Statement and Funding Gap Analysis, including evidence of any scholarships, grants, or loans already secured
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit all required documents via email to:
Applications must be submitted no later than June 30, 2026.
Please note that applications received before June 1, 2026, or after June 30, 2026, will not be considered.
Important Note
The TY Danjuma MBA Scholarship is designed to provide additional financial support to African students pursuing world-class MBA education. Applicants should ensure they have access to other funding sources, as the scholarship is not intended to cover the full cost of an MBA programme.
Application Deadline: June 30, 2026