One of the most prominent fully financed scholarships in the world, the Oxford–Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships are intended for outstanding people who are dedicated to solving significant global issues. The fellowship was created in 2014 to help deserving students enrolled in the Oxford 1+1 MBA, a unique program that combines the Oxford MBA with a master’s degree.
These scholarships, which are jointly funded by the University of Oxford and the Pershing Square Foundation, give aspiring leaders access to top-notch education, worldwide exposure, and mentorship, preparing them to make a significant and long-lasting social impact. Up to five full scholarships, which cover two years of study—the first year in a partnering master’s program at Oxford and the second year in the Oxford MBA at Saïd Business School—are given out each year.
Through this integrated approach, students can build advanced leadership and business abilities while gaining in-depth academic knowledge. The Oxford–Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships are more than just financial aid; they are an investment in forward-thinking leaders who possess integrity, ambition, and a well-defined strategy to change the world. For these applicants, the scholarship provides an unmatched chance to pursue a top-notch education while leaving a lasting impression on the globe.
Below are more specifics about the application process, financial incentives, internship fields, and prerequisites.
Host Country: UK
University: University of Oxford
Opportunity Type: Masters
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded,
Eligibility Criteria:
- New Applicants: Those who are applying for the first time to the Oxford 1+1 MBA program.
- Dual Admission Requirement: Candidates must be accepted into both the Oxford MBA program and a 1+1 MBA partnered master’s program (waiting-list candidates are not eligible).
- Those accepted into a full-time, one-year master’s program who are not now on the official 1+1 MBA partner list and who were also accepted into the MBA program through a separate application are known as non-partner master’s applicants.
- Current Oxford Master’s Students: Those who have already enrolled in an Oxford Master’s program and were accepted into the MBA program but were not given consideration for the scholarship the year before.
Benefits:
- Complete Tuition Coverage: The scholarship eliminates financial barriers to a top-notch education by paying 100% of the tuition for the chosen master’s program and the Oxford MBA.
- Generous Living Allowance: For both years of study, scholars get a minimum living stipend of £20,780 annually, which covers housing, everyday expenses, and other necessary charges.
- Extra Academic and Professional Support: In addition to financial aid, scholars receive networking opportunities, leadership courses, mentorship, and international exposure, all of which help them develop the abilities and networks necessary to promote social change.
- Emphasis on Impact: The all-inclusive funding enables participants to focus entirely on their education, cultivate advanced leadership skills, and pursue projects that have a long-lasting and scalable social impact.
- Exclusive Opportunities: Students take advantage of a special 1+1 MBA pathway that combines in-depth subject knowledge from the master’s degree with sophisticated business and management instruction from the Oxford MBA, resulting in a comprehensive, top-notch education.
Deadline: 30 September 2026
