Oxford Pershing Square Scholarships for Masters and MBA Students

Which countries are eligible for the scholarship?

All

In which host country will the awardees be studying?

UK

What is the category of this opportunity?

MBA

How do I know if I’m eligible for the scholarship?

Pershing Square Scholarships are awarded to individuals with the following attributes:

• Academic achievement
• 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 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

These attributes should be highlighted in your MBA application, scholarship essay and interview answers.

How many scholarship awards are available?

5

What are the benefits of the scholarship?

• The Oxford Pershing Square Scholarship provides funding for tuition, college fees and a contribution towards living expenses for both years of studies.
• You would also benefit from opportunities for mentorship and networking with inspirational individuals and organisations that are part of the Pershing Square Foundation’s community.
• You become integrated into Saïd Business School’s community as soon as you begin your Master’s degree by attending receptions and meetings with our Dean, faculty and other MBA scholars.
• You can access and utilise both your department and Oxford Saïd’s resources and networks throughout both years.
• You will also be invited to a spring ‘trek’ to New York City hosted by the Pershing Square Foundation, where you can participate in meetings and workshops with leading innovators and change makers.

What is the duration of the scholarship?

2 years

How to Apply for the Oxford Pershing Square Scholarship

To be considered for the scholarship you must apply to the 1+1 MBA by January 2019.

In addition to the Master and MBA applications, you must submit an essay of no more than 500 words addressing this question ‘How do you intend to change the world? What does this tell us about you as a person?’

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview with the selection panel.

Enquiries about the scholarship should be directed to [email protected]

Scholarship Webpage