Oxford-Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships at the University of Oxford – UK

Location: United Kingdom

Program: Postgraduate – Master’s Degree + MBA

Eligibility: All Nationalities

Duration: 2 years

Deadline: January 6, 2027

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The Oxford 1+1 MBA is a unique two-year joint degree programme offered by the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School, enabling talented individuals to combine a master’s degree from a selected Oxford University department with the renowned one-year Oxford MBA. In the first year, students complete a master’s degree in their chosen specialist discipline at a partnering Oxford department; in the second year, they join Saïd Business School as full Oxford MBA students. Partnering master’s programmes include the Master of Public Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government, the MSc in Computer Science at the Department of Computer Science, the MSc in International Health and Tropical Medicine at the Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine, and the MSc in Environmental Change and Policy at the School of Geography and the Environment, among others.

Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford, established in 1996 and located in Oxford, England, is one of the world’s leading business schools, triple-accredited by AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA. Consistently ranked among the top business schools in the world, Saïd is renowned for its rigorous curriculum, diverse community of students and faculty from across the globe, and its deep integration with the broader University of Oxford one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious universities, founded in the 12th century. The Oxford 1+1 MBA is a distinctive offering that reflects Saïd’s commitment to developing exceptional, multidisciplinary leaders who combine deep specialist expertise with a comprehensive understanding of business and a commitment to responsible global impact.

Benefits of the Programme

This programme will provide the following to its recipients:

Full tuition fee coverage for both the Master’s and MBA years
Full college fees for both years of study
Grant of £21,805 yearly to cover living expenses throughout the two-year programme
Mentorship from leaders within the Pershing Square Foundation network
Networking opportunities with the Pershing Square Foundation community and Oxford Saïd alumni

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Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this programme, applicants must meet the following:

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.

Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements.

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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.