The Oxford-Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships were established in 2014 to support outstanding students pursuing the 1+1 MBA at the University of Oxford. Each year, up to five full scholarships are awarded to exceptional individuals who demonstrate the potential to find scalable and sustainable solutions to global social challenges. The Oxford-Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships provide a transformative experience, preparing scholars for future leadership positions and enabling them to make a lasting impact on the world.
Here are the details about this exciting opportunity!
Scholarship Summary
Host Institution: University of Oxford
Study Level: Master's and MBA
Eligible To: New applicants to the Oxford 1+1 MBA program, admitted to both a partnering program and the MBA
Funding: Full course fees for both the Master's and MBA programs, plus a living cost grant of at least £19,237 per year for both years of study
Award Duration: Two years (Master's + MBA)
Application Deadline: January 6, 2025
Scholarship Benefits
Financial Support
Full coverage of course fees for the Master's degree and MBA program
Grant of at least £19,237 per year for both years of study to cover Living Costs
Professional Development:
Attendance at prestigious conferences
Participation in termly events and scholar community activities
Spring 'trek' to New York hosted by the Pershing Square Foundation
Mentorship opportunities from leaders in various fields
Oxford-Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships Eligibility
To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must:
Be new applicants to the Oxford 1+1 MBA program
Be admitted to both a 1+1 MBA partnering program and the MBA (applicants on the waiting list are not considered)
Be admitted to both a full-time one-year master’s course that is not part of the official list of 1+1 MBA partnering programs and the MBA (as a separate application)
Be current master's students who have been admitted to the MBA and were not considered for the scholarship in the previous year
Selection Criteria
Candidates are assessed on:
Academic achievement (degree results, GMAT/GRE scores, university prizes, and other academic achievements)
Leadership potential (experience and motivation)
Strong personal character, integrity, and commitment
Intention to address world-scale social challenges in their careers
Ability to envision scalable and sustainable solutions
Articulated vision on how the Oxford 1+1 MBA will help achieve their objectives
Application Process
Applicants must submit a complete application for both courses and upload a scholarship essay in the 'Funding' section of the 1+1 MBA program application by the deadline. The essay must answer the question: "How do you intend to change the world and what does this tell us about you as a person?" in no more than 500 words.
🗓️ Deadlines
Apply for the 1+1 MBA by January 6, 2025
Apply for the chosen Master's program by its own deadline, either in December or January
ℹ️ Shortlisting is planned for early April, with interviews expected in late April or early May.
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