Academic Scholarships

Niels Brock Copenhagen Business College (NBCBC) is pleased to offer several scholarships. Recipients will be selected based on their academic excellence, leadership abilities, and personal character. Read more about criteria and how to apply here.

Scholarship Criteria

The goal of the selection process is to recognize students who demonstrate high academic achievement, leadership skills and exemplary character traits, therefore financial need is not a consideration.

For students on the 3-year programmes, only those eligible to progress to the final year of study (level 6) may apply. Each scholarship is for DKK 10,000 and will be deducted from the following semester’s tuition fee.

The Scholarship Selection Committee will evaluate candidates on the following criteria:

Academic Excellence

  • Outstanding grades and strong test scores
  • Classroom participation and strong attendance
  • Desire to master subjects and seek learning experiences outside the classroom 
  • Show curiosity and a willingness to learn 
  • Demonstrate originality and innovation 
  • Awards or certificates for academic performance

Leadership 

  • Assume formal leadership roles OR show exceptional leadership skills in class.
  • Demonstrated commitment to excellence 
  • Inspire and encourage others 
  • Take risks and pursue new and original ideas

Character 

  • Show concern for others by identifying student needs and working to solve them
  • Improve student life for everyone
  • Set positive examples for others and function as a role model
  • Demonstrate a high level of integrity, honesty, and conscientiousness
  • Initiate and/or partake in school events (parties, guest speakers, etc.)

Deadline for Scholarship Applications

September start 2025

To be announced

January start 2026

To be announced

How to Apply for a Scholarship

Scholarship applicants should submit an application in the form of a personal, relevant and well-written essay (max. 800 words).

The application should include a description of the achievements and initiatives taken during the programme and should elaborate on the applicant’s success within the selection criteria. 

Please name the file: Scholarship_Programme_LastName_FirstName.

For example: Scholarship_BABM_Brock_Niels.