Are you a future changemaker with a bold vision to solve global social challenges? The University of Oxford and the Pershing Square Foundation are now inviting outstanding international applicants to apply for the prestigious Oxford-Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships 2026, a golden ticket to one of the most elite fully funded programs in the world.
What’s the Opportunity?
Established in 2014, the Oxford-Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships offer up to five fully funded awards each year for exceptional individuals applying to Oxford’s renowned 1+1 MBA programme—a unique dual-degree structure where students pursue a Master’s degree in a partnering program, followed by the Oxford MBA.
This is more than just a scholarship—this is a leadership launchpad. Scholars will receive:
- Full tuition fees for both the Master’s and MBA programs.
- A living cost grant of at least £20,780 per year.
- Exclusive access to global networking events, scholar-led community programs, and mentorship.
- A spring trek to New York City, hosted by the Pershing Square Foundation.
- Opportunities to attend prestigious international conferences and interact with business, policy, and philanthropic leaders.
Who Should Apply?
This scholarship is aimed at visionary individuals ready to tackle pressing world-scale issues—be it climate change, poverty, inequality, or technological disruption.
You are eligible if you are:
- A new applicant to the Oxford 1+1 MBA.
- Applying for a 1+1 MBA partnering Master’s course and the Oxford MBA (must be admitted to both).
- A current Master’s student at Oxford admitted to the MBA (but not previously considered for the scholarship).
What Are They Looking For?
Candidates must demonstrate:
- Outstanding academic excellence (degree results, GMAT/GRE, academic awards).
- Leadership potential through real-world experience and impact.
- Character, integrity, and a deep commitment to solving social issues.
- A compelling, scalable vision for creating sustainable change in the world.
- A clear articulation of how the 1+1 MBA will help achieve that vision.
Scholarship Essay Prompt: In no more than 500 words, answer:
“How do you intend to change the world and what does this tell us about you as a person?”
This essay should be submitted within the ‘Funding’ section of the 1+1 MBA application.
Application Timeline
The final date to apply for the Oxford-Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships 2026 is 7 January 2026. Candidates must also apply to their respective Master’s partnering programme by its own specific deadline, which falls in December 2025 or January 2026, depending on the course. Shortlisting will begin in April, with interviews expected in late April or early May 2026.