Are you a passionate student looking to tackle global challenges through education and leadership? The Oxford Pershing Square Graduate Scholarship offers a life-changing opportunity to pursue both a Master’s degree and an MBA at the University of Oxford, fully funded.

Each year, up to five international students are selected for this prestigious scholarship. It supports students financially and connects them with a global community of future leaders committed to making a positive impact on the world.

Key Details

• Scholarship Type: Fully funded

• Number of Scholarships: 5

• Duration: 2 years

• University: University of Oxford, UK

• Degree Level: Master’s + MBA (1+1 Program)

• Value: Full tuition + at least £20,780/year for living costs

• Deadline: January 7, 2026

• Interview Dates: Late April or early May 2026

• Eligible Nationalities: Open to all

• Shortlisting Notification: Early April

Eligible Master’s Programs (Before the MBA)

You can apply to any of the following programs before starting your MBA:

• Public Policy

• Criminology and Criminal Justice

• Computer Science

• Education (Child Development, Comparative, or Higher Education)

• Pharmacology

• Social Policy, Sociology, Economic and Social History

• Modern Languages, Music, Comparative Literature

• International Health, Migration Studies

• Social Data Science, Internet Studies, Anthropology

• Environmental Change, Conservation, Governance, Water Management

• African Studies, Chinese Studies, Japanese Studies

• Latin American, South Asian, Russian & East European Studies

(Full list available on the Oxford 1+1 MBA website)

Scholarship Benefits

• Full tuition fees for both Master’s and MBA programs

• Living stipend of at least £20,780 per year

• Opportunities to attend leadership events, conferences, and mentorship activities

Who Can Apply?

You must:

• Be applying to the Oxford 1+1 MBA program (Master’s + MBA combo)

• OR already be admitted to the MBA and one of the eligible Master’s programs

• Show academic excellence, strong leadership potential, and a clear plan to tackle global social issues

• Have a vision for creating scalable, long-term impact through your career

Selection Criteria

• Excellent academic performance (grades, GMAT/GRE, awards)

• Proven leadership and motivation

• Integrity, commitment, and a strong moral character

• A plan to address global social challenges through innovation or leadership

• A clear explanation of how the Oxford 1+1 MBA will help achieve your goals

Required Documents

• Complete Oxford 1+1 MBA application

• Scholarship essay (Max. 500 words) answering:
  “How do you intend to change the world and what does this tell us about you as a person?”

• Upload this essay in the ‘Funding’ section of your MBA application

How to Apply

• Submit a complete application for both the Master’s and MBA programs

• Upload your scholarship essay in the Funding section of your Oxford 1+1 MBA application

• Do not submit a separate application for the scholarship

Apply to the MBA

Apply to Master’s Program

For detailed information about the Oxford Pershing Square Graduate Scholarship, please visit Oxford University’s website.