Oxford-Pershing Square Graduate Scholarship
Fully funded scholarship for up to 6 outstanding students per year in the Oxford 1+1 MBA program, covering fees and living costs for both the partner master's degree and the MBA at Saïd Business School.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s
Destination
United Kingdom
Funding
Fully funded: all tuition fees for the 1-year master's and the MBA, plus a living grant of at least £21,805 per year for two years (~£43,610 total living costs). Includes non-financial benefits: conferences, scholar community events, and mentorship.
Eligible applicants
Applicants admitted (not waitlisted) to the Oxford 1+1 MBA; open to all nationalities with demonstrated ambition to create positive change
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Overview
Oxford-Pershing Square Graduate Scholarship is offered by University of Oxford / Pershing Square Foundation for Master’s study in United Kingdom. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Full tuition fees (master's + MBA, 2 years)
Included
Living grant (≥£21,805/year, 2 years)
Included
Conferences and mentorship events
Included
Fully funded: all tuition fees for the 1-year master's and the MBA, plus a living grant of at least £21,805 per year for two years (~£43,610 total living costs). Includes non-financial benefits: conferences, scholar community events, and mentorship. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
Conditional
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 12, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: International and UK applicants to eligible Oxford 1+1 MBA routes.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Must be admitted (not waitlisted) to both a partner master's programme and the MBA at Saïd Business School, Oxford
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Experience and personal requirements
- LeadershipCompetitive
- Demonstrated ambition and potential to create positive social or environmental change; leadership potential
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- AdmissionRequired
- Oxford 1+1 MBA admission required (no waitlist applicants considered)
Official eligibility summary
Open to: Applicants admitted (not waitlisted) to the Oxford 1+1 MBA; open to all nationalities with demonstrated ambition to create positive change. University of Oxford / Pershing Square Foundation also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
Applicant profile
- Applicants admitted (not waitlisted) to the Oxford 1+1 MBA; open to all nationalities with demonstrated ambition to create positive change
Study route
- Master’s study in United Kingdom
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to: Applicants admitted (not waitlisted) to the Oxford 1+1 MBA; open to all nationalities with demonstrated ambition to create positive change. University of Oxford / Pershing Square Foundation also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- 1+1 MBA application (including scholarship essay)
- Partner master's application
How to apply
- 1
Apply to a partner master's programme and the Saïd Business School 1+1 MBA
- 2
Include the scholarship essay (max 500 words) in your MBA application
- 3
Both admission offers (master's and MBA) must be unconditional — waitlisted applicants are not considered
Application timeline
Application cycle
Annual; MBA application deadline approximately January 6–7, 2027 (varies slightly year to year). Apply through the Saïd Business School 1+1 MBA application portal.
The listed deadline is January 7, 2027. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
University of Oxford / Pershing Square Foundation
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 12, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is January 7, 2027. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.