Location: United Kingdom
Program: Postgraduate – Masters, MBA
Eligibility: International Students
Duration: 1 years
Deadline: January 7, 2026
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The 2026 Oxford-Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships are prestigious, fully funded awards that enable outstanding students from around the world to pursue Oxford University’s “1+1 MBA” programme consisting of one year of a specialised Master’s degree followed by the Oxford MBA at Saïd Business School. Up to five scholarships are awarded each year, covering both Master’s and MBA tuition fees, along with a living stipend of at least £20,780 per year. Beyond financial support, scholars gain access to mentorship, leadership development, exclusive networking events, and the opportunity to participate in a spring “trek” to New York hosted by the Pershing Square Foundation. The programme is designed for exceptional individuals who aspire to make a global impact through innovation, social change, and responsible leadership.
Oxford University is one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious academic institutions, with a history dating back to the 12th century. It operates through a collegiate system and is globally recognized for excellence in teaching, research, and intellectual leadership across diverse disciplines. Saïd Business School, Oxford’s hub for business education, offers transformative programmes such as the 1+1 MBA, which integrates academic depth with real-world leadership and management training. The school provides a dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment, preparing students to address complex global challenges an ethos perfectly aligned with the mission of the Oxford-Pershing Square Scholarship.
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Benefits of the Scholarship
This scholarship will provide the following to its recipients:
- tuition coverage
- Academic support
- £20,780 yearly stipend.
This will be used to cover the following:
- Living expenses
- Accommodation
- Meal
- Local transportation
- Medical care
- Books & Materials
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following:
- 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.
Note: kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements
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Selection Criteria
- 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.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to visit the official webpage and submit your application.
