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Mo Ibrahim Foundation Scholarship – London Business School

Offered by Mo Ibrahim Foundation / London Business School

An active LBS MBA scholarship for outstanding African candidates. Current MBA2027 recipients confirm the award continues; historical LBS evidence supports full tuition coverage.

Current status

Applications open

London Business School continues to award the Mo Ibrahim Foundation Scholarship to current MBA students, including members of the MBA2027 class. Scholarship consideration is tied to successful MBA admission rather than a separate public application deadline.

Last verified: 22 September 2026

Next review: 15 January 2027

Quick facts

Current statusApplications open
Study destinationUnited Kingdom
Degree levelMaster's
FundingFull Tuition Waiver
DeadlineVaries by course/country
DurationMBA programme duration
Study subjectsBusiness & Management
Last checked22 September 2026

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Is the Mo Ibrahim LBS Scholarship still active?

Yes. London Business School currently profiles MBA2027 students who hold the Mo Ibrahim Foundation Scholarship.

What does it cover?

LBS historical scholarship material describes full tuition coverage; current public recipient profiles do not publish a new benefit table.

How do candidates apply?

Scholarship consideration is connected to the LBS MBA admissions and funding process rather than a separate public form.

What does this scholarship actually cover?

A London Business School MBA scholarship for outstanding African candidates. Full tuition coverage is strongly supported by LBS historical material; the exact current-cycle package should be reconfirmed before publication.

TuitionFull
Living stipendNot confirmed
AccommodationNone
TravelNone
Health insuranceNone
Visa costsNot verified as covered

Other verified benefits

Current LBS student profiles confirm the scholarship remains active. LBS historical material describes full tuition-fee coverage and participation in the Mo Ibrahim Foundation community.

Costs not confirmed or not covered

Current LBS public profiles do not confirm a living stipend, travel, visa or accommodation package for the present cycle.

Who is eligible to apply?

Successful African MBA applicants with outstanding leadership potential and financial need are the historical/current target group.

Current LBS MBA2027 profiles identify recipients of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation Scholarship, confirming the award remains active. Pakistan is outside the African nationality target group.

Prior educationQualification meeting LBS MBA admission requirements
Minimum gradeHighly competitive MBA profile
ExperienceSubstantial professional and leadership experience expected
Gender requirementNo restriction
IELTSDepends on host/course
Host institution requiredYes
Supervisor approvalNo
Admission before applicationYes

Eligible countries

African nationals, with the scholarship historically/currently associated with outstanding African MBA candidates and strong financial need.

Language requirements

LBS MBA admission requirements apply.

Which documents should you prepare?

  • Admission/offer letter

Which documents may be required conditionally?

  • CV or résumé
  • English test certificate

How do you apply?

  1. Apply for the London Business School MBA.
  2. Secure an MBA offer.
  3. Eligible African candidates are considered for school scholarships according to the current LBS funding process.
  4. Confirm the latest award terms directly with LBS.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Mo Ibrahim Foundation Scholarship at LBS still active?

Yes. London Business School currently profiles MBA2027 students who are Mo Ibrahim Foundation Scholarship recipients, confirming that the award continues.