Oxford Pershing Square Scholarship: Shall we explore the possibility of a fully-funded scholarship in the United Kingdom?
The Said Business School at the Oxford University in the United Kingdom has opened applications for the 2026 Oxford Pershing Square Graduate Scholarship.
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The scholarship covers course fees for both the Master’s degree and MBA programme, plus a grant for living costs of at least £20,780 per year for both years of study.
In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.
Oxford Pershing Square Scholarship Abstract
- Scholarship Host: Oxford University
- Study Abroad: Study Abroad || Study-In-UK
- Location: United Kingdom
- Category: Scholarships || Postgraduate Scholarships || Masters Scholarships
- Benefits: Full Scholarship
- Tuition
- £20,780 stipends per year
- Eligibility: All Countries
- Deadline: January 7, 2026
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2026 Oxford Pershing Square Graduate Scholarship Details
Established in 2014, the Oxford-Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships provide up to five full awards covering both the Master’s and the MBA degrees. Scholars can pursue any of the 1+1 MBA partnering programmes and combine it with our MBA.
Recipients are exceptional individuals who can demonstrate the potential and commitment to find scalable and sustainable solutions to world-scale social challenges.
You will benefit from a range of on-course opportunities such as attending prestigious conferences, termly events and scholar community activities, a spring ‘trek’ to New York hosted by the Pershing Square Foundation, and mentorship opportunities.
Oxford Pershing Square Scholarship Benefits
The Oxford Pershing Square Scholarship will cover;
- Course fees for both the Master’s degree and MBA programme,
- Plus a grant for living costs of at least £20,780 per year for both years of study.
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2026 Oxford Pershing Square Graduate Scholarship Requirements
To be eligible for the 2026 Oxford Pershing Square Graduate Scholarship, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
- You must be admitted to a 1+1 MBA partnering programme and to the MBA prior to the selection process (waitlisted or re-evaluated applicants will not be considered)
- If you apply to any full-time one-year Master’s course that is not currently part of the official list of 1+1 MBA partnering programmes, and to the MBA (as a separate application)
- If you are moving into your MBA year and have not been considered for the scholarship in the previous year (eg waitlisted/ re-evaluated applicants)
- You must have been admitted to the MBA while studying in one of the 1+1 MBA partnering programmes.
Selection Criteria for 2026 Oxford Pershing Square Graduate Scholarship
- Academic achievement demonstrated through degree results, GMAT or GRE score, previous university prizes and awards, and other academic achievements.
- Leadership potential demonstrated through experience and motivation.
- Strong personal character, integrity, and commitment.
- Intention to focus on addressing world-scale social challenges in your career, either in an existing organisation or through the development of a new enterprise.
- Ability to envision how to achieve scalable and sustainable solutions to these challenges.
- Articulated vision on how the Oxford 1+1 MBA will allow you to fulfil your objectives.
You are advised to highlight these attributes in your 1+1 MBA application, scholarship essay and interview answers.
How To Apply for 2026 Oxford Pershing Square Scholarship
To apply for the 2026 Oxford Pershing Square Graduate Scholarship, follow the instructions we have outlined below;
- Read the information we have provided on this webpage and ensure your eligibility
- Submit a complete application for both courses and upload the scholarship essay in the ‘Funding’ section of the 1+1 MBA programme application by the deadline to be considered.
- Answer the following question in no more than 500 words:
- How do you intend to change the world and what does this tell us about you as a person?
- Each of University of Oxford’s partnering programmes has its own application form, deadlines and requirements. You should check them out and submit your application to your area of interest.
- You must apply by 7 January 2026 for the 1+1 MBA and by your chosen Master’s programme deadline, either in December or January.
- Funding deadlines for 1+1 MBA partnering programmes can be found on the relevant course page on the Graduate Admissions website.
- Visit the Oxford Pershing Square Scholarship Official page by clicking the button below to submit your application.
Begin your application by clicking on the button below.
Deadline: January 7th, 2026
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