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Oxford‑Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships

Established in 2014 by the Pershing Square Foundation in partnership with Saïd Business School, the Oxford‑Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships award up to six full scholarships each year to exceptional leaders pursuing Oxford’s innovative 1+1 MBA programme. This two‑year pathway enables scholars to earn both a one‑year Master’s degree from a partner programme and a one‑year MBA

🔹 Scholarship Coverage:

• Full tuition and college fees for both degrees

• Generous living stipend of at least £19,237 – £20,780 per year, for both years

🔹 Who Can Apply:

• Candidates must be admitted to both a partnering Master’s programme and the Oxford MBA before being considered

• Applicants are prioritised as follows:

  1. New entrants into the 1+1 MBA pathway

  2. Those admitted to both degrees independently

  3. Current Oxford Master’s students admitted to the MBA who were not previously considered for the scholarship

🔹 Ideal Scholars:

Outstanding individuals with proven academic excellence, leadership aptitude, integrity, and a bold vision for addressing world-scale social challenges through scalable and sustainable solutions

🔹 Scholar Experience:

• Exclusive mentorship and networking with leaders from the Pershing Square Foundation, Oxford Saïd faculty, and alum networks

• Invitations to termly Scholar events (e.g. teas, lunches, dinners) hosted by the MBA Director

• Annual spring ‘trek’ to New York City, offering immersive exposure to global innovators and impact leaders