Full scholarships to support outstanding students on the 1+1 MBA.
Established in 2014, the Oxford-Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships provide up to five full awards covering both the Master's and the MBA degrees. Scholars can pursue any of the 1+1 MBA partnering programmes and combine it with our MBA.
Recipients are exceptional individuals who can demonstrate the potential and commitment to find scalable and sustainable solutions to world-scale social challenges.
You will benefit from a range of on-course opportunities such as attending prestigious conferences, termly events and scholar community activities, a spring 'trek' to New York hosted by the Pershing Square Foundation, and mentorship opportunities.
Course fees for both the Master's degree and MBA programme, plus a grant for living costs of at least £19,237 per year for both years of study.
Five.
You will be considered in order of priority for the scholarship:
New applicants to the Oxford 1+1 MBA programme.
You must be admitted both to a 1+1 MBA partnering programme and to the MBA before being considered for the scholarship (applicants on the waiting list will not be considered).
Applicants admitted to both a full-time one-year master’s course that is not currently part of the official list of 1+1 MBA partnering programmes, and to the MBA (as a separate application).
You are advised to highlight these attributes in your 1+1 MBA application, scholarship essay and interview answers.
You must submit a complete application for both courses and upload the scholarship essay in the 'Funding' section of the 1+1 MBA programme application by the deadline to be considered.
Answer the following question in no more than 500 words:
Each of our partnering programmes has its own application form, deadlines and requirements.
You must apply by 6 January 2025 for the 1+1 MBA and for your chosen Master's programme by its own deadline, either in December or January. Application deadlines for 1+1 MBA partner programmes can be found on the relevant course page on the Graduate Admissions website.
Shortlisting is planned to take place in early April with candidates expected to be invited to interview in late April or early May.
Scholarships for exceptional individuals.
Hear from our on-course scholars and learn about their backgrounds, careers, and plans.
Our extraordinary community of scholars are exceptional individuals who are inspired to address important social issues by reimagining the possible and delivering scalable and sustainable impact across the globe.
As a scholar, you will benefit from a range of on-course activities which are unique to the Oxford-Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships.
These have been designed to enhance the scholarship experience and help to prepare you intellectually, professionally and practically for your future leadership positions.
You will be invited to take part in a 'trek' to New York hosted by the Pershing Square Foundation. Throughout the trek, you will participate in a series of meetings and workshops with leading innovators and change-makers and engage in in-depth discussions, learn from industry leaders, and explore ideas and solutions.
These sessions provide valuable insights into various fields, fostering a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities in creating social impact. The experience not only broadens perspectives but also inspires you to apply these learnings in your future endeavours.
You will have the chance to benefit from mentorship and network with inspiring individuals and organisations within the Pershing Square Foundation's community, providing valuable opportunities to discuss your research, future plans, and professional development.
Mentors can include members of the Oxford-Pershing Square Graduate Scholarship Advisory Board, faculty and members of Oxford Saïd and wider University of Oxford community, and Oxford-Pershing Square Graduate Scholarship alumni.
You will have the opportunity to speak and play an active part in global forums or attend prestigious conferences and events while networking with key stakeholders.
You will meet main contributors to the Scholarship at termly events hosted by the MBA Director. These gatherings, ranging from lunches, brunches and afternoon teas to dinners, are thoughtfully designed to strengthen the Oxford-Pershing Square community.
As part of the Pershing Square Scholar community, your cohort will be provided with a dedicated budget to organise your own events, ranging from social gatherings to group conferences. These events offer valuable opportunities to strengthen the bonds within your cohort, fostering collaboration and deeper connections. Whether through informal meet-ups or more structured discussions, these will not only enhance your sense of community but also encourage the exchange of ideas, insights, and experiences as you embark on your journey to create meaningful impact together.
Please note that events and opportunities are subject to change.
The foundation supports exceptional leaders and innovative organisations that tackle social issues and deliver scalable and sustainable impact. It is committed to supporting areas such as economic development, education, healthcare, justice and the arts.
The Pershing Square Foundation’s gift of £7.8m has endowed the scholarships in perpetuity. The University of Oxford has provided a further £5.2m under the Oxford Graduate Scholarship Matched Fund, taking the total funding to £13m.
