Oxford-Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships 2025

Oxford University is offering the Oxford-Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships, an exceptional opportunity for outstanding students to receive full financial support for the prestigious MBA programme. Established in 2014, this scholarship supports up to five students annually who demonstrate the potential and commitment to solve world-scale social challenges.

Scholarship Benefits

• Full Course Fees: Covers tuition for both the one-year Master’s degree and the MBA programme.
• Living Costs Grant: A minimum of £19,237 per year for two years of study.
• Additional Opportunities:
  • Access to prestigious conferences and termly events.
  • A spring trek to New York, hosted by the Pershing Square Foundation.
  • Mentorship and engagement with a global scholar community.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants are prioritized as follows:

1. New Applicants: Those applying to the Oxford 1+1 MBA programme (both the Master’s and MBA components).
2. Dual Programme Applicants: Candidates admitted to a one-year Master’s programme (outside the official 1+1 MBA partner list) and the MBA separately.
3. Current Master’s Students: Those admitted to the MBA who were not previously considered for the scholarship.

Selection Criteria:

• Academic Excellence: Demonstrated through degree results, GMAT/GRE scores, and academic awards.
• Leadership Potential: Evident through past experiences and motivation.
• Personal Integrity: Strong character and commitment to addressing global social challenges.
• Vision for Impact: A clear plan to create scalable, sustainable solutions to world issues.
• Alignment with 1+1 MBA Goals: How the programme will help achieve their objectives.

Application Process

To apply:

1. Submit a complete application for both the 1+1 MBA programme and the chosen Master’s programme here https://www.sbs.ox.ac.uk/oxford-experience/scholarships-and-funding/oxford-pershing-square-graduate-scholarships.
2. Upload a 500-word scholarship essay in the “Funding” section of the MBA application, addressing:
   • “How do you intend to change the world and what does this tell us about you as a person?”
3. Ensure you meet the application deadlines:
   • 1+1 MBA programme: 6 January 2025
   • Master’s programme: Varies by course, with deadlines in January 2025.

Timeline

• Shortlisting: Early April 2025.
• Interviews: Late April or early May 2025.