The Kistefos Young Talented Leaders Scholarship is funded by the Norwegian investment company Kistefos AS and run by IE Foundation at IE University in Spain.
It supports Norwegians admitted to selected full-time IE master’s programmes in business, technology, economics and global affairs, design and law, who aim to use their studies to benefit Norway after graduating.
Benefits & funding
- Up to 5 scholarships per academic year.
- Awarded on financial need: from partial up to 100% of tuition and living expenses, with a living expenses package (room and board) included.
- Recipients join the IE Foundation Fellows honors community.
Eligibility
- Norwegian citizens and/or permanent residents of Norway.
- Admitted to one of 18 listed full-time IE master’s programmes (IE Business School, School of Science and Technology, School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs, School of Architecture & Design, IE Law School; full list in the brochure).
- Outstanding academic record with a minimum GPA of 3.5/4 or 4.5/5.
- An international outlook, leadership qualities, a vision to improve Norway, and personal or professional achievements that have affected their country or community.
- Financial need is preferred, not required.
Can you apply?
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Eligible nationalities
Norway
Residents of Norway can also apply.
Education required
Bachelor
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Application process
- 1Apply and be admitted to an eligible IE master’s programme through IE Admissions; the decision can take up to 4 weeks.
- 2Apply for the scholarship through IE Financial Aid, including an essay on how the scholarship will help you positively impact your country after graduation.
- 3A selection committee shortlists candidates and selects the recipients.
Program timeline
1 November 2026
Deadline for master’s programmes starting in spring 2027
15 June 2027
Deadline for master’s programmes starting in fall 2027