IE Foundation runs this scholarship with funding from Kistefos AS, the investment company founded by Christen Sveaas. It began in 2019.
Nationals of Ethiopia, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, South Africa and Tanzania study a selected full-time master’s at IE University in Spain (business, technology, global affairs, design or law), aiming to make an impact at home afterwards.
Benefits & funding
- From partial up to 100% of tuition and living expenses, set by financial need; a living-expenses package (room and board) can be included.
- Up to 6 scholarships per academic year.
- Recipients join the IE Foundation Fellows honors community.
Eligibility
- Nationals of Ethiopia, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, South Africa or Tanzania.
- Admitted to one of the selected full-time IE master’s programs (list in the brochure).
- Outstanding academic record, minimum GPA 75/100.
- Personal or professional achievements with impact on their country or community; international outlook, leadership and a vision to improve their home country.
- Financial need is preferred, not required.
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Eligible nationalities
Ethiopia · Ghana · Liberia · Nigeria · South Africa · Tanzania
Education required
Bachelor
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Application process
- 1Apply and be admitted to an eligible master’s through IE Admissions.
- 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 chooses the recipients.
Program timeline
Deadline for Spring 2027 starts (passed)
Sep 15, 2026
Deadline for Fall 2027 starts
Apr 15, 2027
Deadline for Spring 2028 starts
Sep 15, 2027
The brochure gives these as yearly dates (15 April, 15 September), without a year.