Oxford Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships Documents Required 2026
Required Documents Checklist
- Completed application for the chosen Master's programme
- Completed application for the Oxford 1+1 MBA programme
- Scholarship essay (max 500 words) answering: 'How do you intend to change the world and what does this tell us about you as a person?' (uploaded in the 'Funding' section of the 1+1 MBA application)
- Academic Transcripts
- GMAT or GRE scores (if required by your chosen Master's or MBA programme)
- Letters of Recommendation (typically two academic/professional references for MBA)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
- English language proficiency certificate (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL) if required
- Valid passport or national ID
- Personal statement/Statement of Purpose (as required by the specific Master's and MBA applications)
DBT Bank Seeding Warning
Your primary bank account must be active, seeded with your Aadhaar card, and mapped on the NPCI mapper. The government disbursements are made exclusively via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
FAQs for Oxford Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships
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.