The Skoll Scholarship
Overview
Provided by the Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship at Oxford Saïd.
The Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship is a leading centre for the advancement of social entrepreneurship worldwide. Their scholarship is open to students pursuing entrepreneurial solutions for urgent social and environmental challenges. Providing full funding, the scholarship also provides access to the Skoll scholar community, a group of leaders who are positively impacting the world through innovation and systems change, as well as exclusive opportunities to meet with world-renowned entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and investors.
For full information, including the application and interview timelines, visit the Skoll Scholarship website.
About the Skoll Scholarship
Scholarship details
Value
Course fees and a partial grant for living costs.
Number available
Up to four scholarships.
Selection criteria
Scholarships are awarded to candidates with a strong track record in social entrepreneurship and who intend to continue creating positive social impact after their studies.
How to apply
You must submit a complete MBA application and the Skoll Scholarship essay document. This can be found in the 'Funding' section of the MBA application form.
We advise you allow yourself around one week to write your Skoll Scholarship essay.
Deadline
5 January 2024
However, early application is recommended.
Selection process
Applications are reviewed after each MBA admissions stage.
Candidates will receive an update on the status of their scholarship application and whether they have been shortlisted shortly after admissions decisions have been made.
Final shortlisting is planned to take place in late March with candidates expected to be invited to interview in April and May.
The Skoll Scholarship has provided me with a space and community of incredible individuals of consequence that are looking to advance the prosperity of current and future generations by tackling world-scale problems.
