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Oxford Saïd welcomes four Rewley Scholars to its MBA and MFE programmes

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Three Rewley scholars have entered the MBA programme with one scholar joining the MFE programme for the 2023-24 academic year.

We welcome Jing, Lisa, Shahbaz and Michael to the historic gender-balanced MBA and highly ranked MSc Financial Economics programmes.

The Rewley Fund gives talented, diverse professionals access to a world-class education and the influential network the University offers. Started in May 2022, the Rewley Fund encourages generous giving from its Oxford Saïd alums, who support the fund on Giving Day. Earlier this year, Rewley scholarships were expanded to include EMBA, Diploma and MMPM programmes, in addition to the MBA and MFE programmes it offers, enabling the fund to provide seven additional scholarships.   

Jing Chen, Lisa (Xiang) Li, Shahbaz Merchant, and Michael Chan are this year’s recipients, reflecting the diversity the School is renowned for, providing talented future leaders access to an exceptional education.

Jing Chen

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Jing from Merchant College, China, is pursuing an MBA and has experience in various industries, with plans to continue working in sportswear, beauty, personal care, alcohol and beverages. She was previously responsible for sales and operations of e-commerce channels for consumer goods companies, including Adidas, Henkel, AB InBev, and Unilever.

On receiving the scholarship, Jing said: ‘It is a wonderful honour and acknowledgement of my efforts, talent, and successes, and expresses my confidence that I can have a good influence on the route I have chosen. It's also an opportunity for me to express my thanks and think about ways that I may give back to the community. In the end, receiving a scholarship is a privilege, an honour, and a first step toward a more promising and bright future.’

Shahbaz Merchant

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Shahbaz from St. Antony's College, India, hopes to leverage the Oxford MBA to transition to a buy-side investment role, and is particularly interested in learning more about the applications of artificial intelligence and data science in investing. He has worked as a sell-side equity analyst tracking the Indian banking, financial services, and insurance sector. 

He commented: ‘I feel a strong sense of gratitude. At the same time, I also feel a sense of responsibility to maximise the opportunities at my disposal, make the most out of the MBA experience, and do what I can to pay it forward in the future.’

 

Lisa (Xiang) Li

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Lisa from Mansfield College, China, is a finance professional with experience working in corporate mergers, acquisition and deal advisory. She is passionate about the intersection between investing and sustainability/energy transition. With the Oxford MBA, she hopes to gain industry exposure and expand her network to drive impactful investments in the space.

She commented: ‘I am absolutely honoured to have received the Rewley Scholarship. It was important to my decision to pursue my MBA at Oxford among the offers received, as financial flexibility was a big consideration for me. I am beyond excited to be part of the extremely talented and diverse cohort and look forward to a transformational year.’

 

Michael Chan

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Michael from Reuben college, Canada, is a firm believer that finance is a lever for social and economic transformation. He looks forward to joining the diverse MSc Financial Economics cohort at Oxford and hopes to apply the teachings in solving challenging problems at the heart of organisations following his studies.

Commenting on being chosen as a scholarship recipient, Michael said: ‘It is an indescribable honour to receive the Rewley Scholarship, and I hope to express my gratitude for the immense support the school and alumni network have provided by carrying on the legacy of past graduates and award recipients in leading an impactful and purposeful life.’

Learn more about our Rewley Scholarships.