Overview

The Oxford Pershing Square Scholarship offers five full scholarships annually for both the Master’s and MBA programs. This scholarship covers full tuition fees and provides £19,237 towards living expenses for both years of study. Open to international students globally, the scholarship supports exceptional individuals pursuing postgraduate studies at the University of Oxford.

Awarded by the Pershing Square Foundation, this scholarship is aimed at outstanding 1+1 MBA students, covering both the Master’s and MBA years. The scholarship is designed for those who demonstrate the ability and commitment to addressing global cultural issues with scalable, sustainable solutions. The scholarship allows students to combine any of the Master’s programs with the MBA, or apply for the MBA after completing a partnering Master’s program.

Established in 2014, the Oxford Pershing Square Scholarship offers financial support for both years of study, including university fees and living costs. Scholars benefit from mentoring, networking opportunities with inspiring individuals, and engagement with organizations within the Pershing Square Foundation community. Throughout the program, scholars are integrated into the Saïd Business School community, participating in receptions, conferences, and networking events with faculty, professors, and other MBA students.

Scholars also have the unique opportunity to attend the New York City summer 'walk,' organized by the Foundation, featuring conferences and lectures with major innovators. In addition, scholars can take part in prestigious events such as the Ditchely Conferences and the Skoll World Forum.

Who Can Apply?

• New applicants to the Oxford 1+1 MBA program must be accepted into both a partnering Master's program and the MBA before being eligible for the scholarship (those on the waiting list will not be considered).
• Applicants who are admitted to a full-time, one-year Master's program that is not currently included in the official list of 1+1 MBA partnering programs, as well as the MBA, through a separate application, are also eligible.
• Current Master's students who have been accepted into the MBA and were not considered for the scholarship in the previous year can also apply.

Application Procedure

To apply for the Oxford Pershing Square Scholarship, follow these steps:

1. Ensure you meet the entry requirements for both the Oxford MBA and your chosen Master's program.
2. When submitting your MBA application, include a scholarship essay along with the required MBA essays. This year's essay question is: "How do you intend to change the world? What does this tell us about you as a person?" (Maximum 500 words).
3. Complete the MBA application form (selecting 1+1 under the program of interest) and submit an application to your chosen partnering Master's degree by the January 2024 admissions deadline.

What Financial Support is Available?

• The scholarship covers the course fees for both the Master's degree and the MBA program, along with a living cost grant of at least £19,237 per year for both years of study.

Other Details

Courses Offered:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA).
• The Master of Public Policy (MPP).
• MSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice.
• MSc in Computer Science.
• MSc in Education (Child Development and Education).
• MSc in Visual, Material and Museum Anthropology.
• MSc in Cognitive and Evolutionary Anthropology.
• MSc in Biodiversity, Conservation, and Management.
• MSc in Environmental Change and Management.
• MSc in Education (Comparative and International Education).
• MSc in Education (Higher Education).
• MSc in Comparative Social Policy.
• MSc in Evidence-Based Social Intervention and Policy Evaluation.
• MSc in Sociology.
• MSc in Economic and Social History.
• MST in Music.
• MSc in International Health and Tropical Medicine.
• MSc in Migration Studies.
• MSc in Social Science of the Internet.
• MSc in Social Anthropology.
• MSc in Nature, Society and Environmental Governance.
• MSc in Water Science, Policy and Management.
• MSc in African Studies.
• MSc in Contemporary Chinese Studies.
• MSc in Japanese Studies.
• MSc in Latin American Studies.
• MSc in Modern South Asian Studies.
• MSc in Russian and East European Studies.

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