University of Oxford 2027 Oxford Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships
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Description
Oxford-Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships provide up to five full awards covering both the Master's and the MBA degrees…
Full Description
Full scholarships to support outstanding students on the 1+1 MBA.
Oxford-Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships provide up to five full awards covering both the Master's and the MBA degrees. Scholars can pursue any of the 1+1 MBA partnering programmes and combine it with our MBA.
Recipients are exceptional individuals who can demonstrate the potential and commitment to find sustainable solutions to large-scale challenges.
You will benefit from a range of on-course activities such as attending conferences, termly and scholar community events, and mentorship opportunities.
Amount
GBP 21,805 – 21,805
Funding Types
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Application LinkDeadline
Jan 08, 2027
144 days remaining
Benefits
Course fees for both the Master's degree and MBA programme, plus a grant for living costs of at least £21,805 for each year of study.
How to Apply
You must submit a complete application for both courses and upload the scholarship essay in the 'Funding' section of the 1+1 MBA programme application, by the deadline, to be considered.
Answer the following question in no more than 500 words:
- How do you intend to change the world and what does this tell us about you as a person?
Each of our partnering programmes has its own application form, deadlines and requirements.
You must apply by 8 January 2027 for the 1+1 MBA and for your chosen Master's programme by its own deadline, either in December or January. Application deadlines for 1+1 MBA partner programmes can be found on the relevant course page on the Graduate Admissions website.
Selection process
Shortlisting is planned to take place in early April with candidates expected to be invited to interview in late April or early May.
For More Information, Visit University of Oxford Webpage
Required Documents
Complete application for both the Master's programme and the 1+1 MBA, including a funding essay (max 300 words) responding to the specified question. Additional requirements vary by partnering programme.
Eligibility Criteria
You will be considered in order of priority for the scholarship:
- New applicants to the Oxford 1+1 MBA programme. You must be admitted both to a 1+1 MBA partnering programme and to the MBA before being considered for the scholarship (applicants on the waiting list will not be considered).
- Applicants admitted to both a full-time one-year master’s course that is not currently part of the official list of 1+1 MBA partnering programmes, and to the MBA (as a separate application).
- Current master's students who have been admitted to the MBA and were not considered for the scholarship in the previous year.
Selection Criteria
- Intention to focus on addressing world-scale social challenges in your career, either in an existing organisation or through the development of a new enterprise.
- Ability to envision how to achieve scalable and sustainable solutions to these challenges.
- Leadership potential, demonstrated through experience and motivation.
- Academic achievement demonstrated through degree results, GMAT or GRE score, previous university prizes and awards, and other academic achievements.
- Strong personal character, integrity, and commitment.
- Articulated vision on how the Oxford 1+1 MBA will allow you to fulfil your objectives.
You are advised to highlight these attributes in your 1+1 MBA application, scholarship essay and interview answers.
