The Oxford-Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships offer full funding for outstanding students pursuing Oxford’s unique 1+1 MBA program, combining a Master’s degree with an MBA. This prestigious scholarship supports future leaders committed to addressing world-scale social challenges.

  • 🎓 Scholarship Name: Oxford-Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships
  • 🌍 Offered By: The Pershing Square Foundation (PSF)
  • 📅 Established: 2006
  • 💵 Scholarship Covers: Full course fees and a living grant of at least £15,609 for both years of study
  • 🎓 Eligible Programs: Oxford 1+1 MBA program and any full-time one-year Master’s course part of the 1+1 MBA partnering programs
  • 📅 Application Deadline: 7 January 2026 for 1+1 MBA program
  • 🎓 Selection Criteria: Academic achievement, leadership potential, strong personal character, commitment to social challenges, ability to envision sustainable solutions, and articulated vision for the Oxford 1+1 MBA
  • 📝 Essay Question: “How do you intend to change the world and what does this tell us about you as a person?” (max 500 words)
  • 💡 Funding Commitment: Over $500 million in grants across health, education, economic development, and social justice
  • 🌐 Global Reach: Open to international postgraduate candidates, fostering a diverse community of future leaders
  • 🎓 1+1 MBA Program: Combines a Master’s degree with an MBA, offering specialized knowledge and business acumen
  • 🏛️ Prestige: Scholars study at Oxford, renowned for its historic prestige and cutting-edge research
  • 🤝 Mentorship: Receive mentorship from leaders via PSF’s network, enhancing career development
  • 📝 Application Process: Complete application for both courses, including a scholarship essay in the 1+1 MBA program’s ‘Funding’ section by deadlines

Designation

Oxford-Pershing Square Graduate Scholarship

Research Area

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Social Innovation and Global Leadership

Location

University of Oxford, United Kingdom

Eligibility/Qualification

  • Applicants must be new to the Oxford 1+1 MBA program.
  • Must gain admission to a partnering Master’s program and the MBA prior to the selection process.
  • Applicants cannot be waitlisted or re-evaluated.
  • Demonstrated academic achievement, leadership potential, integrity, and commitment to address global social challenges.

Job Description

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Recipients of the scholarship will benefit from full course fees, a living grant of at least £15,609 for both years of study, and exclusive opportunities to attend high-profile conferences and mentorship support. Scholars will engage in an intellectually stimulating environment, utilizing Oxford’s vast resources to address social, economic, and environmental issues.

How to Apply

  1. Submit a complete application for both the 1+1 MBA program and the chosen Master’s course.
  2. Upload a scholarship essay in the ‘Funding’ section of the MBA application, addressing the question: “How do you intend to change the world and what does this tell us about you as a person?” (max 500 words).
  3. Ensure application by the deadlines specified for each course.

Last Date to Apply

  • January 7, 2026, for the 1+1 MBA program.
  • Check individual deadlines for Master’s program (typically in December or January).

For more details, visit the University of Oxford’s official scholarship page.

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