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SDA Bocconi Full-Time MBA Scholarships and Tuition Waivers

Offered by SDA Bocconi School of Management

SDA Bocconi's 2027–28 MBA offers tuition waivers from 10% to 100%, backed by a €1.5 million merit-waiver budget.

Current status

Applications open

SDA Bocconi's 2027–28 Full-Time MBA scholarship cycle is open. The first tuition-waiver round closes 15 October 2026, followed by rounds in January, March and April 2027.

Last verified: 22 September 2026

Next review: 16 October 2026

Quick facts

Current statusApplications open
Study destinationItaly
Degree levelMaster's
FundingFull Tuition Waiver|Partial Tuition Waiver
DeadlineVaries by course/country
DurationOne-time MBA tuition waiver
Study subjectsBusiness & Management
Last checked22 September 2026

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Are SDA Bocconi MBA scholarships open?

Yes. The 2027–28 scholarship and tuition-waiver cycle is active.

How much can the award cover?

Merit tuition waivers can range from 10% to 100% of the €86,000 MBA tuition.

Does a 100% tuition waiver cover living costs?

No. Living expenses, accommodation, travel and visa costs remain separate.

What does this scholarship actually cover?

A broad MBA funding portfolio with 10%–100% tuition waivers and named scholarships for specific profiles.

TuitionFull_or_partial
Living stipendPERCENT 100 / tuition
AccommodationNone
TravelNone
Health insuranceNone
Visa costsNot covered

Other verified benefits

Merit tuition waivers range from 10% to 100% of the €86,000 MBA tuition. SDA Bocconi has allocated €1.5 million to merit-based waivers for 2027–28.

Costs not confirmed or not covered

Even a 100% tuition waiver does not cover living costs. SDA Bocconi estimates personal expenses at roughly €2,000–€2,500 per month; travel, visa and accommodation are separate.

Who is eligible to apply?

Applicants must submit an MBA application and meet the criteria of the selected scholarship/waiver; merit awards consider academic/professional record and MBA selection results.

For 70–100% tuition waivers, SDA Bocconi says a preferred GMAT/GRE/EA equivalent score of 615 or higher may strengthen award chances.

Prior educationDegree qualification meeting MBA admission
Minimum gradeStrong academic profile
ExperienceProfessional experience required for MBA admission
Gender requirementNo restriction
IELTSDepends on host/course
Host institution requiredYes
Supervisor approvalNo
Admission before applicationConditional

Eligible countries

MBA applicants worldwide, subject to individual scholarship criteria.

Language requirements

English proficiency required; GMAT/GRE/EA or SDA testing rules apply to admission, with stronger standardized scores improving chances for 70–100% waivers.

Which documents should you prepare?

  • CV or résumé
  • Degree certificate
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two reference letters

Which documents may be required conditionally?

  • English test certificate
  • Statement of purpose

How do you apply?

  1. Apply to the 2027–28 Full-Time MBA.
  2. Select relevant scholarships/tuition waivers in the application portal.
  3. Apply by the applicable award round.
  4. Earlier applications are encouraged because funding is limited.

Frequently asked questions

Can SDA Bocconi MBA scholarships cover 100% tuition?

Yes. SDA Bocconi states that 2027–28 tuition waivers can range from 10% to 100% of the programme cost.