Grant opportunity
Oxford-Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships 2027
A highly competitive scholarship for Oxford 1+1 MBA candidates combining a master's degree with the Oxford MBA and a social-impact leadership pathway.
- Funder
- Saïd Business School, University of Oxford / Pershing Square Foundation
- Apply by the relevant January 2027 MBA deadline; check the official Oxford page for the exact course deadline
- Apply by the relevant January 2027 MBA deadline; check the official Oxford page for the exact course deadline: Dec 1, 2026
- Award
- Full course fees plus living-cost support for the MBA year
- Applicant
- Applicants applying to the Oxford 1+1 MBA route who can show academic strength, leadership potential and commitment to addressing world-scale social challenges.
- Discipline
- Business, Leadership and Social Impact
- Region
- Global / United Kingdom
- Posted
- Sep 7, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The Oxford-Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships support exceptional applicants who want to pair disciplinary expertise with business training and practical social-impact leadership.
Who can apply
Applicants must apply to an eligible Oxford 1+1 MBA pairing and meet the admission, scholarship and leadership criteria stated by Saïd Business School.
What it supports
- Oxford 1+1 MBA
- Graduate scholarship
- Social-impact leadership
- Entrepreneurship and systems change
Funding and duration
- Full MBA course fees
- Living-cost grant for the MBA year
- Additional programme and leadership opportunities may be available under the scheme
Apply by the relevant January 2027 MBA deadline; check the official Oxford page for the exact course deadline
Apply by the relevant January 2027 MBA deadline; check the official Oxford page for the exact course deadline: Dec 1, 2026
How to apply
Apply to both the master's course and the MBA by the relevant admissions deadline and follow the scholarship essay and selection instructions on the official Oxford page.
Call details
Source-based overview
The scholarship is for candidates who can explain how the Oxford 1+1 MBA will help them address a complex social challenge. Selection looks at academic achievement, leadership, entrepreneurial potential, character and commitment to scalable impact.
Eligibility
Applicants must apply to an eligible Oxford 1+1 MBA pairing and meet the admission, scholarship and leadership criteria stated by Saïd Business School.
Funding and benefits
Full MBA course fees
Living-cost grant for the MBA year
Additional programme and leadership opportunities may be available under the scheme
Themes and supported activities
Oxford 1+1 MBA
Graduate scholarship
Social-impact leadership
Entrepreneurship and systems change
Deadline and timeline
Apply by the relevant January 2027 MBA deadline; check the official Oxford page for the exact course deadline: Apply by the relevant January 2027 MBA deadline; check the official Oxford page for the exact course deadline: Dec 1, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Apply to both the master's course and the MBA by the relevant admissions deadline and follow the scholarship essay and selection instructions on the official Oxford page.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.