FULLY FUNDED TO UK : Oxford Pershing Square Scholarship

The Oxford Pershing Square Scholarship, a full funded award accessible to graduate overseas students, can help you begin your Master's degree in the UK.

Outstanding students pursuing a dual master's degree (1+1 MBA) are eligible to apply for full scholarships from Oxford Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships, which cover both the master's degree and the MBA year.

Those whose applications are accepted will have the chance to go to important conferences and events held in the UK all year long.

Type of Scholarships: Masters Scholarships, Postgraduate.

Details of the Oxford Pershing Square Scholarship: The University of Oxford and the Pershing Square Foundation are partners in offering the Oxford Pershing Square Graduate Scholarship.

The Pershing Square Foundation (PSF) was founded in 2006 with the goal of assisting outstanding leaders and creative organisations that take on significant social issues and make a global effect that is both scalable and sustainable.

PSF has made grants and social investments totaling more than $500 million in a variety of areas, such as social justice, education, health and medicine, and economic development. Neri Oxman and Bill Ackman serve as the Foundation's co-trustees.

Selection criteria

Academic achievement demonstrated through degree results, GMAT or GRE score, previous university prizes and awards, and other academic achievements.
Leadership potential demonstrated through experience and motivation.
Strong personal character, integrity, and commitment.
Intention to focus on addressing world-scale social challenges in your career, either in an existing organisation or through the development of a new enterprise.
Ability to envision how to achieve scalable and sustainable solutions to these challenges.
Articulated vision on how the Oxford 1+1 MBA will allow you to fulfil your objectives.

You are advised to highlight these attributes in your 1+1 MBA application, scholarship essay and interview answers.

The Oxford Pershing Square Graduate Scholarship selection criterion
Academic achievement as evidenced by GMAT or GRE scores, degree results, prior university honours and awards, and other academic accomplishments.
Potential for leadership as shown by drive and experience.
strong moral principles, commitment, and integrity.
purpose to devote your professional life to tackling global social issues, whether in an already-existing company or by founding a new one.
the capacity to foresee how to address these issues with scalable and long-lasting solutions.
a clear explanation of how the Oxford 1+1 MBA will help you achieve your goals.

Selection process

Shortlisting is planned to take place in early April with candidates expected to be invited to interview in late April or early May.

How to apply

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:

Don't miss out on the application deadline which is January 5th, 2024.

Scroll down for more details and click on the official link attached to apply now.