Introduction
Oxford Pershing Square Graduate Scholarship – The Pershing Square Foundation offers up to six fully funded Oxford Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships to international students in 2025. Selected candidates can pursue a Master’s degree followed by an MBA at Oxford University. These scholarships cover the full duration of both the Master’s and MBA programs, allowing students to participate in any of the 1+1 MBA partnering programs offered at Oxford.
In addition to financial support, scholarship recipients benefit from various opportunities, including conferences, termly events, and participation in a scholar community. They also have access to mentorship opportunities. The scholarship is designed for exceptional individuals committed to developing scalable and sustainable solutions to global social challenges.
Scholarship Summary
- Type of Scholarship: Fully funded
- Duration: Two years
- Degree Level: Master’s and MBA
- University: Oxford University
- Location: United Kingdom
- Scholarship Value: £17,668 per year
- Application Deadline: January 5, 2025
- Notice of Shortlisting: Early April 2025
- Interview Dates: April 30 or May 1, 2025
Study Areas
Applicants to the Oxford Pershing Square Graduate Scholarship can pursue one of the following 1+1 MBA programs:
- Public Policy (MSc)
- Criminology and Criminal Justice (MSc)
- Computer Science (MSc)
- Education (Child Development and Education) (MSc)
- Education (Comparative and International Education) (MSc)
- Education (Higher Education) (MSc)
- Pharmacology (MSc)
- Comparative Social Policy (MSc)
- Evidence-Based Social Intervention and Policy Evaluation (MSc)
- Sociology (MSc)
- Economic and Social History (MSc)
- Modern Languages
- Music (MSc)
- Comparative Literature and Critical Translation (MSc)
- International Health and Tropical Medicine
- Migration Studies
- Social Data Science
- Social Science of the Internet
- Social Anthropology
- Visual, Material, and Museum Anthropology
- Cognitive and Evolutionary Anthropology
- Biodiversity, Conservation, and Management
- Environmental Change and Management
- Nature, Society, and Environmental Governance
- Water Science and Management
- African Studies (MSc)
- Contemporary Chinese Studies (MSc)
- Japanese Studies (MSc)
- Latin American Studies (MSc)
- Modern South Asian Studies (MSc)
- Russian and East European Studies (MSc)
Benefits
The Oxford Pershing Square Graduate Scholarship provides:
- Full tuition coverage for both the Master’s and MBA programs
- A living expense stipend of at least £17,668 per year
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Eligibility Criteria
Candidates will be considered for the scholarship based on the following criteria:
- New Applicants: Must apply to the Oxford 1+1 MBA program and secure admission to both the 1+1 MBA partnering program and the MBA before the selection process begins.
- Alternative Applications: If applying to a one-year Master’s course not part of the official 1+1 MBA program, candidates must also apply to the MBA separately.
- MBA Year Applicants: Candidates moving into their MBA year who were waitlisted or re-evaluated for the scholarship in the previous year, as well as those admitted to the MBA while studying in one of the 1+1 MBA partnering programs, are eligible.
Selection Criteria
The selection committee will assess candidates based on:
- Academic Achievement: Demonstrated through degree outcomes, GMAT or GRE scores, honors, awards, and other academic successes.
- Leadership Potential: Shown through motivation and relevant experience.
- Moral Character: Integrity, commitment, and strong ethical values.
- Global Impact Focus: Dedication to addressing global social challenges through innovative solutions.
- Vision: A clear articulation of how the Oxford 1+1 MBA will help achieve your goals.
Note: Candidates are encouraged to highlight these qualities in their 1+1 MBA application, scholarship essay, and interview responses.
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Required Documents
- Specific documents required for each program.
- Upload a scholarship essay in the 1+1 MBA program application’s funding section (maximum 500 words): “How do you intend to change the world, and what does this tell us about you as a person?”
How to Apply
Candidates must submit complete applications for both the Master’s and MBA courses. The scholarship essay should be uploaded in the “Funding” section of the 1+1 MBA program application.
