Oxford-Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships 2025 – YOA

Oxford University is providing the Oxford-Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships, an distinctive alternative for excellent college students to obtain full monetary assist for the distinguished MBA programme. Established in 2014, this scholarship helps as much as 5 college students yearly who exhibit the potential and dedication to resolve world-scale social challenges.

Scholarship Benefits

• Full Course Fees: Covers tuition for each the one-12 months Master’s diploma and the MBA programme.
• Living Costs Grant: A minimal of £19,237 per 12 months for 2 years of study.
• Additional Opportunities:
  • Access to prestigious conferences and termly occasions.
  • A spring trek to New York, hosted by the Pershing Square Foundation.
  • Mentorship and engagement with a worldwide scholar neighborhood.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants are prioritized as follows:

1. New Applicants: Those making use of to the Oxford 1+1 MBA programme (each the Master’s and MBA parts).
2. Dual Programme Applicants: Candidates admitted to a one-12 months Master’s programme (exterior the official 1+1 MBA associate listing) and the MBA individually.
3. Current Master’s Students: Those admitted to the MBA who weren’t beforehand thought of for the scholarship.

Selection Criteria:

• Academic Excellence: Demonstrated via diploma outcomes, GMAT/GRE scores, and educational awards.
• Leadership Potential: Evident via previous experiences and motivation.
• Personal Integrity: Strong character and dedication to addressing international social challenges.
• Vision for Impact: A transparent plan to create scalable, sustainable options to world points.
• Alignment with 1+1 MBA Goals: How the programme will assist obtain their aims.

Application Process

To apply:

1. Submit a whole application for each the 1+1 MBA programme and the chosen Master’s programme right here https://www.sbs.ox.ac.uk/oxford-experience/scholarships-and-funding/oxford-pershing-square-graduate-scholarships.
2. Upload a 500-phrase scholarship essay within the “Funding” part of the MBA application, addressing:
   • “How do you intend to change the world and what does this tell us about you as a person?”
3. Ensure you meet the application deadlines:
   • 1+1 MBA programme: 6 January 2025
   • Master’s programme: Varies by course, with deadlines in January 2025.

Timeline

• Shortlisting: Early April 2025.
• Interviews: Late April or early May 2025.