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Skoll MBA Scholarship at Oxford University 2027-2029

Key information

Location
United Kingdom
Opportunity type
scholarship
Deadline
January 6, 2027
Published
October 4, 2026
Funding
Fully Funded
Host institution
Oxford University
Available awards
4
Application deadlines
Stage 1:Wednesday 2 September 2026 Stage 2: Monday 5 October 2026 Stage 3: Wednesday 4 November 2026 Stage 4: Wednesday 6 January 2027 Stage 5: Monday 15 March 2027

Deadline in 75 days

Deadline: January 6, 2027

Quick summary

Do you aspire to earn your master’s degree in Business Administration at a prestigious university like Oxford University ? If so, you can apply for a Skoll Scholarship to study your master’s degree at the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School. This scholarship is awarded through a competitive process to students from Afghanistan and other countries. So, if you want to be an entrepreneur and pursue entrepreneurial solutions to significant social and environmental problems while also making a positive difference in the world, don’t miss out on this incredible chance.

Eligibility: Applicants are evaluated based on the following criteria: Entrepreneurial Experience: At least 3 years leading a social venture with proven social or environmental impact Changemaking Qualities: Curiosity, humility, persistence, and meaningful engagement with the issue, including lived or long-term experience Self-Awareness: Recognition of privilege, limitations, and openness to listening, learning, and adapting Systemic Impact Goals: Clear intention to pursue a long-term career driving systemic social or environmental change

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Overview

Do you aspire to earn your master’s degree in Business Administration at a prestigious university like Oxford University? If so, you can apply for a Skoll Scholarship to study your master’s degree at the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School. This scholarship is awarded through a competitive process to students from Afghanistan and other countries. So, if you want to be an entrepreneur and pursue entrepreneurial solutions to significant social and environmental problems while also making a positive difference in the world, don’t miss out on this incredible chance.

Eligibility

Applicants are evaluated based on the following criteria

Entrepreneurial Experience: At least 3 years leading a social venture with proven social or environmental impact

Changemaking Qualities: Curiosity, humility, persistence, and meaningful engagement with the issue, including lived or long-term experience

Self-Awareness: Recognition of privilege, limitations, and openness to listening, learning, and adapting

Systemic Impact Goals: Clear intention to pursue a long-term career driving systemic social or environmental change

Oxford MBA Alignment: Demonstrates how the MBA and Skoll Centre will enhance impact and professional growth.

Financial Need: Shows the scholarship is essential to achieve career and impact goals.

Required Documents

Applicants must submit the following

Completed online application form (£75 application fee)

Full academic transcripts

One-page CV (highlighting professional experience)

GMAT or GRE score report

English proficiency test (if required)

Two professional/academic references

Supporting statement

Online assessment

How to apply for the Skoll MBA Scholarship at Oxford University?

To apply for the Skoll Scholarship, follow these steps

Apply for the Oxford MBA at Saïd Business School during stages 1–4

Submit Skoll Scholarship essay responses with your MBA application

Only candidates accepted into the MBA will be considered for the scholarship

Scholarship review begins after MBA admission decisions

Shortlisted applicants

Receive a Logistics & Reference Form

Complete online interviews with the Selection Committee

Final eligibility requires an unconditional MBA offer (conditional offers not accepted)

MBA deposit deadlines are extended for candidates progressing in the scholarship process

Please visit the Skoll Scholarship website to learn more about the program at the Saïd Business School of the University of Oxford.

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