Oxford Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships 2027-28 in UK [Fully Funded]

Overview

The Oxford Pershing Square Graduate Scholarship funds Oxford's 1+1 MBA programme — a master's degree combined with an MBA — in full, and is open only to newly admitted students applying for that specific combined programme. Applications close 6 January 2027.

About University of Oxford (Pershing Square Foundation)

The Oxford Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships are funded by the Pershing Square Foundation and awarded through Oxford's Saïd Business School, funding the school's MBA programme for candidates who show strong potential for both business leadership and a genuine commitment to social or civic impact. It's evaluated as part of the standard Oxford MBA application process rather than through a separate application.

Coverage & Financial Benefits

• Fully Funded

Requirements & Eligibility

• Applicants from all countries are eligible to apply for this scholarship.
• Only newly admitted students will be granted this award.
• Applicants have to apply for a full-time 1+1 MBA program, i.e. for a Master’s program combined with an MBA.
• Applicants must have an offer to join a Master’s program at the University of Oxford in partnership with an MBA program.
• A strong academic background will be given preference.
• Applicants must show a keen interest towards leadership development and personal integrity.

Required Documents

How to Apply

1. 1Apply for the University of Oxford's MBA programme through Saïd Business School's own admissions system, since Pershing Square Scholars are selected from within the standard MBA applicant pool.
2. 2Indicate your interest in the scholarship within the MBA application itself, typically through an additional scholarship-specific essay or statement.
3. 3Submit your complete MBA application (GMAT/GRE score, references, essays) by the relevant Oxford MBA application round deadline, since scholarship consideration follows the MBA programme's own round structure.