The University of Oxford and the Mastercard Foundation have established an innovative and ambitious partnership under the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program and the Africa Oxford Initiative (AfOx). In partnership with the Saïd Business School Foundation, up to seven AfOx Graduate Scholarships are available for the 2025-26 MBA programme.
Mastercard Foundation AfOx Graduate Scholarships are available for applicants who are African nationals, are ordinarily resident in African countries, and who can demonstrate a commitment to Africa's development. The scholarships cover course fees and a grant for living costs, as well as tailor-made training programmes, networking opportunities and support for students before, during and following their time at Oxford.
Full course fees and a grant for living costs of at least £19,237
Up to seven
Open to African citizens who are ordinarily resident in Africa and who can demonstrate a commitment to Africa's development.
View the AfOx Graduate Scholarships website to see more about the scholarship and its criteria.
No separate application is needed, but you must submit your MBA application form by the deadline.
If you are eligible, you will be contacted by the university.
6 January 2025
Candidates applying to join our MBA class may be interested in viewing details of other scholarships available to candidates who are nationals of or ordinarily resident in Africa:
We advocate for greater levels of investment into talent from across Africa, and we currently lead the way in supporting and recruiting students from Africa.
