Oxford Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships
About the Program
Comprehensive guide for Oxford Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships. Get eligibility details, stipend amounts, and registration instructions here.
Benefits & Financial Support
The scholarship is fully funded. It covers full course fees for both the Master's degree and the MBA programme. Additionally, it provides a grant for living costs of at least £21,805 (approximately 2,289,525 INR, based on 1 GBP = 105 INR) for each year of study.
Inclusions
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Target
Degree:** New applicants to the Oxford 1+1 MBA programme, which combines a Master's degree from one of several Oxford University departments with a one-year MBA. - **
Nationality:** Open to applicants of any nationality from all over the world. - **
Admission
Status:** Must be admitted to both a 1+1 MBA partnering programme and to the MBA prior to being considered for the scholarship (waitlisted or re-evaluated applicants will not be considered). - **
Academic
Achievement:** Demonstrated academic excellence. - **
Leadership
Potential:** Demonstrated through experience and motivation. - **Character &
Commitment:** Strong personal character, integrity, and commitment. - **
Social
Impact
Focus:** Intention to address world-scale social challenges in your career, either in an existing organisation or through the development of a new enterprise. - **
Vision:** Ability to envision how to achieve scalable and sustainable solutions to these challenges and an articulated vision on how the Oxford 1+1 MBA will help you fulfil your objectives. - **
Work
Experience:** While not a direct scholarship eligibility, the MBA component generally requires at least two years of full-time work experience demonstrating career progression, international exposure, and leadership potential.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
MBA, Masters
Must be enrolled in MBA, Masters.
Financial & Category
Selection Process
The selection process is highly competitive and based on the following attributes, which should be highlighted in the 1+1 MBA application, scholarship essay, and interview answers: - **
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. - **
Personal
Character:** Strong personal character, integrity, and commitment. - **
Social
Impact
Intention:** 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. - **
Solution
Vision:** Ability to envision how to achieve scalable and sustainable solutions to these challenges. - **
Program
Fit:** Articulated vision on how the Oxford 1+1 MBA will allow you to fulfil your objectives
Shortlisting is planned for early April, with candidates invited to interview in late April or early May.
Renewal Policy
The scholarship provides funding for both years of the 1+1 MBA programme (the Master's degree year and the MBA year)
Renewal for the second year is contingent upon satisfactory academic progress and continuation in the 1+1 MBA programme.
Application Process
- 1**Meet Entry Requirements
** Ensure you meet the entry requirements for both the Oxford MBA and your chosen Master's program.
- 2**Apply to Master's Program
** Submit a complete application for your chosen Master's program by its specific deadline (deadlines vary but typically fall in December or January).
- 3**Apply to 1+1 MBA
** Submit a complete application for the 1+1 MBA program by January 7, 2027.
- 4**Upload Scholarship Essay
** In the 'Funding' section of the 1+1 MBA application, upload a scholarship essay (maximum 500 words) addressing the question: 'How do you intend to change the world and what does this tell us about you as a person?'.
- 5**Submit Supporting Documents
** Ensure all required supporting documents, such as academic transcripts, GMAT/GRE scores, letters of recommendation, CV, and English proficiency certificates, are submitted with both your Master's and MBA applications.
- 6**Interview
** If shortlisted, you will be invited for an interview with the scholarship panel, typically in late April or early May.
Documents Required
Important Dates
Application Deadline
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Dates are subject to change as per the provider's official notification. Applicants are encouraged to apply well before the closing date.
Scholarship Quick Facts
Common Questions (FAQs)
Q.How many Oxford Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships are awarded each year?
Up to five full scholarships are awarded annually to outstanding students.
Q.What does the Oxford Pershing Square Graduate Scholarship cover?
The scholarship is fully funded, covering full course fees for both the Master's degree and the MBA programme, plus a grant for living costs of at least £21,805 for each year of study.
Q.What is the application deadline for the Oxford Pershing Square Graduate Scholarship for 2026/2027?
You must apply by January 7, 2027, for the 1+1 MBA programme. Additionally, you must apply for your chosen Master's programme by its specific deadline, which typically falls in either December or January.
Q.Can current Master's students at Oxford apply for this scholarship?
Yes, current Master's students who have been admitted to the MBA and were not considered for the scholarship in the previous year are eligible to apply. They will be considered in the third priority group for the scholarship.
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