Oxford-Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships 2026: Overview

The Oxford-Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships offer full funding to outstanding individuals who wish to pursue a 1+1 MBA programme at the University of Oxford. This includes a one-year master’s degree in a partnering programme followed by the Oxford MBA. The scholarship supports students committed to solving global social challenges with scalable, sustainable solutions.

Application Deadline

• 7 January 2026 for the 1+1 MBA

• Partnering Master’s programme deadlines vary (December 2025 or January 2026)

Oxford-Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships 2026: Eligibility Criteria

• Must apply to the Oxford 1+1 MBA programme (Master’s + MBA)

• Must gain admission into both the partnering Master’s programme and the MBA

• Consideration is also extended to:

  • Those admitted to a one-year Master’s not on the official 1+1 list, but also admitted to the MBA

  • Current Master’s students newly admitted to the MBA and not previously considered

Documents Required

• Complete applications for both the Master’s and MBA programmes

• A scholarship essay (max 500 words) answering:
  “How do you intend to change the world and what does this tell us about you as a person?”

Selection Criteria

• Proven academic excellence (degree results, GMAT/GRE, awards)

• Demonstrated leadership potential and integrity

• Strong commitment to solving global social issues

• Clear vision for scalable and sustainable solutions

• Articulation of how the 1+1 MBA programme supports your mission

Oxford-Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships 2026: Benefits

• Full tuition for both the Master’s and MBA

• Living stipend of at least £20,780 per year

• Mentorship, termly events, conferences, and a spring trek to New York

Selection Process

• Shortlisting: Early April 2026

• Interviews: Late April to early May 2026

Important Notes

• Applicants on the MBA waiting list are not eligible

• Apply early and submit all documents before the deadlines for both programmes