About This Opportunity

The Oxford Pershing Square Scholarship is one of the most prestigious fully funded MBA scholarships in the world, awarded to exceptional candidates at Oxford Saïd Business School. Funded by Pershing Square Foundation, the award targets future leaders who demonstrate outstanding intellectual ability, leadership potential, and a clear commitment to addressing major social or global challenges. Scholars pursue Oxford's MBA or the 1+1 programme combining a Master's degree with an MBA.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Applying for the Oxford full-time MBA or the Oxford 1+1 MBA programme
  • Demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and leadership experience
  • Show a strong, credible commitment to creating social or systemic impact through your career
  • Open to international applicants of all nationalities, including Ghanaian and African candidates
  • Must complete a separate Pershing Square Scholarship application in addition to the MBA application

What You Get / Benefits

  • Full tuition fees for the Oxford MBA or 1+1 programme
  • Full living expenses coverage during your studies
  • Membership in the Pershing Square Scholars community, with access to mentorship and leadership programming
  • Association with a global network of outstanding Oxford MBA alumni

How to Apply

  • Apply for the Oxford MBA or 1+1 programme through Oxford Saïd Business School's standard admissions process
  • Simultaneously complete the separate Pershing Square Scholarship application available on the Saïd website
  • Prepare a strong personal statement articulating your vision for social impact and how the Oxford MBA fits into that journey
  • Submit strong GMAT or GRE scores, professional recommendations, and academic transcripts
  • Shortlisted candidates are invited to an interview with the scholarship panel

    • Tips

    • The Pershing Square award is explicitly for future social impact leaders — vague ambitions are not enough. Articulate a specific, concrete vision for the change you want to create and why an Oxford MBA is the right vehicle for it.
    • Start your MBA application early enough to also complete the scholarship application well — the two processes run in parallel and both require significant time investment.
    • Shortlisting for Pershing Square often tracks closely with strong Oxford MBA admissions performance, so the most important thing is making your MBA application excellent first.

    ⏰ Deadline: Typically January (Annual) — check the exact current deadline at sbs.ox.ac.uk. Submit well before the deadline as the scholarship panel reviews applications alongside MBA admissions.