The TY Danjuma MBA Scholarship offers financial support to African students who have secured admission into MBA programmes at the world’s top 10 business schools, as ranked by the Financial Times.
Established in 2011 by Nigerian philanthropist General TY Danjuma, this scholarship is part of the TY Danjuma Foundation’s broader mission to empower individuals and support development across Africa. Since its inception, the scholarship has supported over 50 students from countries including Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Morocco, Togo, and Côte d’Ivoire.
Scholarship Overview:
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Host Institutions: Top 10 Business Schools Globally (FT Ranking)
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Level: Master’s (MBA)
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Location: USA, UK, Canada, and Europe
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Eligible Countries: All African Nations
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Scholarship Type: Partial grant to support study and living expenses
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Application Deadline: June 30, 2025
Eligibility Criteria:
To be considered, applicants must:
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Be a citizen of an African country
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Have secured admission into an MBA programme at one of the top 10 business schools in the Financial Times Global MBA Rankings
Eligible Business Schools (FT Top 10 MBA Ranking 2025):
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University of Pennsylvania – Wharton
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Columbia Business School
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IESE Business School
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INSEAD
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SDA Bocconi School of Management
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MIT Sloan
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London Business School
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Esade Business School
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HEC Paris
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Northwestern University – Kellogg School of Management
How to Apply:
Qualified candidates should apply directly through the TY Danjuma MBA Scholarship portal. The application includes providing proof of admission into a qualifying institution and other personal details. Apply here
Note: Only successful candidates will be contacted after the review process.

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