NMBU Scholarships (Norwegian University of Life Sciences)
Fully funded, but restricted to students or staff nominated through NMBU's specific partner institutions - not a general open scholarship. Most applicants from outside NMBU's partner network will not qualify.
Quick Facts
Status
Applications OpenFunding
Fully FundedDeadline
Varies by intake - check directly with NMBU
Country
NorwayAbout the NMBU Scholarships
The Norwegian University of Life Sciences runs its NORSTIP scholarship scheme for students in life sciences and related fields, offering full tuition, a monthly stipend, and travel support. The important caveat, worth stating clearly rather than burying: eligibility is restricted to students or staff nominated through NMBU's selected partner institutions, not a general open application any qualified student worldwide can submit.
If your home university is not one of NMBU's recognized partners, you are unlikely to qualify for this specific scheme regardless of your academic record, so confirm your institution's partner status before investing time in an application.
Eligible Levels
Eligible Fields
Why Choose This Scholarship?
Genuinely full funding including a start-up payment and fieldwork travel support
Life sciences programs benefit from NMBU's strong agricultural and environmental research base
What the Scholarship Covers
Studying in Norway
Norway's high cost of living is offset for scholarship recipients by generous stipend levels, and NMBU specifically offers strong programs in life sciences, agriculture, and environmental studies.
Eligibility Requirements
3 requirements
Documents Checklist
3 documents required
How to Apply - Step by Step
Confirm whether your home institution is an NMBU NORSTIP partner
If it is, apply through your institution's nomination process rather than directly to NMBU
Application Timeline
Before anything else
Confirm Partner Status
Check whether your institution is an NMBU NORSTIP partner
Varies by intake
Nomination and Application
Through your partner institution
Insider Tips & Pro Tips
Confirm your home institution's partner status before applying, since this is a hard restriction, not a preference
If your institution is not a current partner, this specific scholarship is unlikely to be a realistic route for you
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questions - click any to expand
No. This scholarship is restricted to students or staff nominated through NMBU's specific partner institutions, not a general open application.
Check directly with NMBU's international office or your own university's international relations office to confirm current partner status.
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