Oxford-Pershing Square Graduate Scholarship

About this opportunity

The University of Oxford's Saïd Business School has announced applications for the Oxford-Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships, offering up to five fully funded awards for exceptional students pursuing the Oxford 1+1 MBA programme. The prestigious scholarship provides comprehensive financial support covering both the recipient's Master's degree and MBA programme, alongside substantial funding for living costs. The opportunity is designed for ambitious individuals who demonstrate strong leadership potential and a commitment to addressing major social and global challenges through scalable and sustainable solutions.

Requirements

Who Can Apply for the Oxford-Pershing Square Scholarship?

The scholarship prioritises applicants who demonstrate a clear ambition to address large-scale social challenges through their careers, whether through existing organisations or by developing new enterprises.

Applicants are assessed on several areas, including:

• A commitment to solving world-scale social challenges.

• The ability to develop scalable and sustainable solutions.

• Demonstrated leadership potential and motivation.

• Strong academic performance.

• Relevant degree results, GMAT or GRE scores, prizes and other academic achievements.

• Personal character, integrity and commitment.

• A clear understanding of how the Oxford 1+1 MBA can support their long-term objectives.

Candidates are encouraged to demonstrate these qualities throughout their programme applications, scholarship essay and interview responses.