Unlock your potential with the Oxford-Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships! Since 2014, these prestigious awards offer up to five full scholarships for Master’s and MBA degrees, allowing you to combine innovative 1+1 MBA programs. Join a community of exceptional individuals dedicated to creating sustainable solutions for global challenges. Enjoy exclusive opportunities like conferences, community events, and mentorship. Don’t miss your chance to make a difference—apply now!
About University of Oxford
As the oldest university in the English-speaking world, Oxford is a unique and historic institution. There is no clear date of foundation, but teaching existed at Oxford in some form in 1096 and developed rapidly from 1167, when Henry II banned English students from attending the University of Paris.
Oxford-Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships
The University of Oxford in the United Kingdom has opened scholarship opportunities for students who wish to pursue their MBA programs but face financial challenges.
Why You Should Apply For Oxford-Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships
Course fees for both the Master’s degree and MBA programme, plus a grant for living costs of at least £20,780 for each year of study.
Eligibility Requirements for Oxford-Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships
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.
Interview date, Process and Venue for Oxford-Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships
- Academic achievement demonstrated through degree results, GMAT or GRE score, previous university prizes and awards, and other academic achievements.
- Leadership potential demonstrated through experience and motivation.
- Strong personal character, integrity, and commitment.
- 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.
- 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.
Each of the partnering programmes has its own application form, deadlines and requirements.
You must apply by 7 January 2026 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.
Application Deadline For Oxford-Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships
The deadline for applying for Oxford-Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships is December 7, 2025
How To Apply For Oxford-Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships
- 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?
For more details, visit University of Oxford Scholarship webpage
