Study in the UK – Fully Funded Dual Master’s + MBA
🌍 Summary
Host Institution: University of Oxford
Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
Programme: Oxford 1+1 MBA (Master’s + MBA)
Eligible Nationalities: All countries
Application Deadline: January 7, 2026
Living Stipend: £20,780/year (updated amount)
💡 About the Scholarship
The Oxford Pershing Square Scholarship supports up to five outstanding students annually to pursue a dual-degree programme at Oxford:
A one-year full-time Master’s programme from the list of eligible partners
Followed by the Oxford MBA at Saïd Business School
The programme is designed for future global leaders who are committed to solving world-scale social challenges through scalable and sustainable solutions.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, applicants must:
1. Gain admission to both a partnering Master’s programme and the Oxford MBA via the 1+1 MBA route
2. Be admitted to both programmes by January 7, 2026 (waitlisted candidates are not eligible)
3. Demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential, and a strong personal commitment to social impact
4. Submit a 500-word scholarship essay as part of the MBA application
✨ Benefits
Full tuition coverage for both Master’s and MBA years
Living grant of £20,780 per year (for two years)
Access to:
Leadership development opportunities
Events such as the Skoll World Forum
A spring trek to New York with networking and global exposure
The exclusive Pershing Square scholar community
📝 Application Process
1. Choose an eligible partnering Master’s programme
2. Apply for both the Master’s programme and Oxford MBA separately via the 1+1 MBA route
3. In the “Funding” section of your MBA application, upload a 500-word essay answering:
“How do you intend to change the world, and what does this tell us about you as a person?”
4. Apply by:
MBA deadline: January 7, 2026
Master’s programme deadline: Varies (typically Dec 2025 – Jan 2026)
🎯 Selection Criteria
Applicants will be evaluated based on:
Academic achievement (degrees, GMAT/GRE, honors, awards)
Demonstrated leadership capacity
Integrity, initiative, and personal drive
A clear vision for social impact and the ability to scale it sustainably
A compelling rationale for how the Oxford 1+1 MBA will help fulfill this vision
🗓 Selection Timeline
Shortlisting: Early April 2026
Interviews: Late April – Early May 2026
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