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Oxford Pershing Square Graduate scholarship

The application is open for the Oxford University Pershing Square graduate scholarship. Oxford University awards up to five fully funded scholarships, named the Oxford Pershing Square Graduate Scholarship, for international students to pursue a master’s degree, plus an MBA, covering both the master’s degree and the MBA year. In your first year, you’ll complete your specialized Master’s, followed by the MBA in the second year.

Apply to this great opportunity to get a double degree (a degree in MBA plus a degree in one of the programs listed below)  from Oxford University.

Earn an MBA degree and a degree in one of the programs offered by Oxford University in just two years with the unique Oxford 1+1 MBA program. This program provides in-depth knowledge and expertise in your chosen field, develops your leadership skills, and offers hands-on experience in business. As a 1+1 MBA student, you’ll have access to a diverse community where you’ll create valuable connections with MBA peers, alumni, academics, and industry experts. The program empowers you to become a dynamic leader capable of applying your knowledge for a broad-reaching impact.

About Oxford  University

The University of Oxford is one of the top-ranked universities in the world, located in Oxford, England. The central University is composed of academic departments and research centers,

Location: United Kingdom

University: Oxford

Deadline: varies based on the program: January  and March 2027

Deadline for 1+1 MBA: 6 January 2027

Fields of study:

Here is a list of  master’s degrees you can study with along with an MBA:

• Public Policy
• Criminology and criminal justice
•  in Computer Science
• Education (Child Development and Education)
• Education (Comparative and international education )
• Education (Higher education)
• Pharmacology
• Comparative Social Policy
• Evidence-Based Social Intervention and Policy Evaluation
• Sociology
• Economic and Social History
• Modern Languages
• Migration studies
• Social Data Science
• Social Science of the Internet
• Social anthropology
• visual, material, and museum anthropology
• Cognitive and Evolutionary Anthropology
• International Health and Tropical Medicine
• biodiversity, conservation, and management
• Environmental change and management
• Nature, society, and Environmental Governance
• Water science and management
• MSc in Music
• fields of study at the School of Interdisciplinary Area Studies

 Benefits of the Pershing Square Graduate Scholarship

The Oxford Pershing Square Graduate Scholarship is a fully funded Scholarship that  covers the following:

• Tuition fees for both courses
• Annual living expenses of £21,805 for two years

Other benefits of the Pershing Square Graduate Scholarship:

The Pershing Square Graduate Scholarship offers a variety of benefits to enhance your scholarship experience and help you prepare for future leadership roles. Some of the opportunities include:

• participating in global forums like the Oxford Africa Business Forum,
• attending prestigious conferences such as the Ditchley Conferences,
• enjoying termly lunches with the MBA Director, having an annual dinner with the Dean or members of the Saïd Business School Senior Leadership Team, and
• attending networking and career events.
• Mentorship
• Invitation to New York Trek

 Eligibilities

Applicants must meet the requirements below:

• Meet the entry requirements for both the Oxford MBA and that of your chosen and favorite Master’s program, and apply to both programs in the same application cycle.
• Must submit his/her application for the Master’s degree by the relevant department deadline and submit your MBA application within one of our six-stage deadlines.
• International students can apply to this scholarship
• His/her university score should be 3.5-3.8 GPA
• Applicants must complete their undergraduate degree.

MBA application requirements:

• At least two years of full-time work experience, demonstrating career progression, international exposure, and leadership potential
• A post-MBA career plan showing how the programme will equip you with the skills to reach these goals
• Undergraduate degree
• Competitive GMAT/GRE score
• Certificate of proficiency in English (if appropriate), such as TOEFL or IELTS
• Written work:
  • Submit supporting writing about something that is not covered in your application that you would like the Admissions Committee to know about you. (Max 250 words)
  • If you are applying under the Oxford 1+1 MBA scheme, you also need to submit the following essay: Explain why you see this as particularly beneficial for you and how it fits with your career and personal development aims. (Max 250 words)

How to apply:

Please read the eligibility and requirements of each program and complete your application for 1+1 MBA program online if you are eligible. While submitting your application for the 1+1 MBA program, you will be asked to submit a 500-word essay if you want to be considered for the Pershing Square Graduate scholarship.

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Note: you need to pay the application fee for each program you apply (£150 for MBA +£75 other master program)

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For further queries, contact  [email protected] or visit the University of Oxford, Pershing Square Graduate Scholarship web page