Oxford Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships 2026: Fully Funded Oxford 1+1 MBA Scholarship for Future Global Leaders
Overview
The Oxford Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships fund the University of Oxford's 1+1 MBA, which combines a one-year eligible master's degree with the one-year Oxford MBA. They are aimed at students with the ambition to solve global challenges through innovation, leadership and entrepreneurship. Typically around five to six candidates are selected each year from a competitive global pool.
What you get
Scholars receive full tuition fees, full college fees and financial support for living expenses. They also join the Pershing Square Scholars community and get access to networking opportunities, leadership development programmes, mentorship from experienced professionals and invitations to special events and conferences.
Who can apply
The scholarship is open to applicants from all countries. Successful candidates usually show outstanding academic performance, strong leadership potential, communication skills, entrepreneurial thinking, integrity, a vision for lasting social impact and the ability to work with diverse teams. Leadership evidence can come from professional experience, community service, student leadership, research, entrepreneurship, innovation or volunteer and social-impact projects. Applicants must meet the admission requirements of both their chosen master's programme and the Oxford MBA.
Eligible master's fields include public policy, economics, environmental sciences, computer science, engineering, education, international development, global health, social policy, law, medical sciences, mathematical sciences, sustainability, area studies and public administration, among other approved Oxford master's programmes.
How to apply
A scholarship essay is required, explaining how the applicant intends to make a positive difference in the world and why the Oxford 1+1 MBA is the right route. The selection committee weighs academic excellence, leadership experience, commitment to global impact and personal qualities such as resilience, creativity, collaboration and strong ethical values.