Oxford MBA-Skoll Scholarships 2026-2027

📖 About Oxford MBA - Skoll Scholarships

The Skoll Scholarship provides funding for social entrepreneurs who are interested in undertaking an Oxford MBA to enhance and broaden their skills for more effective social change.

Key Details

• Date Published: September 10, 2025
• Application Deadline: January 07, 2026
• Category:
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Fully Funded
  • Partial Scholarship
• Opportunity Location: United Kingdom
• School: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

Scholarship Overview

• Covers full course fees for the Oxford MBA.
• Provides partial living expenses.
• Scholars become part of the vibrant Skoll Scholar community, offering lifelong learning and connections with other social innovators.
• Recognizes the financial strain an MBA may pose, especially for those committed to careers in social innovation and impact.

🎁 Benefits of Oxford MBA - Skoll Scholarships

• Covers Oxford Said MBA course fees.
• Additional funds provided as a contribution towards living expenses.
• In rare cases, partial scholarships may be offered.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

The Skoll Scholarship is awarded to social entrepreneurs who:

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to creating and leading social ventures that tackle deep-seated social and environmental issues.
• Take a systemic approach to social change, leading with humility, openness, and a collaborative mindset.
• Are ready to utilise the Oxford MBA and the Skoll Centre community to enhance and expand social impact.

Selection Criteria

• Entrepreneurial experience.
• Changemaking skills.
• High-impact career aspirations.

📝 Application Process

1. Apply directly to Saïd Business School for the Oxford MBA during stages 1, 2, 3, or 4 of the admissions process.
2. Upload your responses to the Skoll Scholarship essay questions as part of your MBA application.
3. The MBA Admissions Team will assess your application for MBA acceptance. If accepted, your application automatically proceeds to the Skoll Scholarship Selection Committee.
4. Scholarship applications are reviewed after the relevant MBA admissions stage. Updates on your scholarship application status will be provided shortly after MBA admission decisions.
5. If shortlisted, expect an email from the Skoll Centre outlining next steps, including a Logistics and Reference Form to complete.
6. Final shortlisted applicants will undergo first-stage online interviews with the Skoll Scholarship Selection Committee. Successful candidates will proceed to a final online interview.

📅 Application Deadline

January 07, 2026

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This scholarship is an incredible opportunity for social entrepreneurs to gain financial support, access a world-class MBA program, and join a thriving community of changemakers. Don't miss the chance to apply!

• The scholarship is intended to cover the Oxford Said MBA course fees.
• Additional funds are provided as a contribution towards living expenses.
• In rare cases, partial scholarships may be offered.