Are you an ambitious leader with a bold vision to change the world? The Oxford Pershing Square Scholarship 2026 is now open for applications!
This fully funded scholarship offers an exceptional opportunity for international students to pursue a dual-degree Master’s + MBA program at the world-renowned University of Oxford.
This highly competitive award supports students with a passion for global impact, social entrepreneurship, and sustainable change, providing both academic excellence and extensive leadership development support.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Institution: University of Oxford
- Host Country: United Kingdom
- Study Level: Postgraduate (Master’s + MBA)
- Eligible Nationalities: All Countries
- Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
- Scholarship Value: Full tuition + £20,780 living stipend per year (2 years)
- Deadline: January 7, 2026
About the Scholarship
The Oxford Pershing Square Graduate Scholarship is funded by the Pershing Square Foundation, a philanthropic initiative committed to empowering global leaders solving the world’s most pressing challenges in health, education, economic development, and social justice.
This scholarship is awarded to exceptional students enrolled in the Oxford 1+1 MBA Program, which combines a one-year Master’s degree from a partnering Oxford department with the Oxford MBA at Saïd Business School.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the 2026 cohort, applicants must:
- Be admitted to both a full-time one-year Master’s program and the Oxford MBA under the 1+1 MBA structure
- Apply for both programs in the same application cycle
- Meet the eligibility criteria for both programs, including GMAT/GRE requirements for the MBA
- Candidates in non-partner Master’s programs may be considered if they also apply to the MBA
- Current Master’s students at Oxford progressing to the MBA year may also apply if not previously considered
Scholarship Benefits
Selected Pershing Square Scholars will receive:
- Full coverage of all tuition and college fees for both the Master’s and MBA programs
- A living stipend of at least £20,780 annually for the full two years
- Access to exclusive events, including:
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- Conferences with global thought leaders
- Professional networking events
- High-impact mentoring and leadership training
Selection Criteria
Applicants will be evaluated on:
- Outstanding academic excellence and strong prior academic results
- Proven leadership potential, ambition, and demonstrated initiative
- A clear commitment to tackling global challenges at scale
- Alignment with the goals of the Pershing Square Foundation
- A compelling vision for social impact, with clarity on how the 1+1 MBA will help achieve it
- Personal integrity, maturity, and motivation
Tip: Clearly reflect these values and your long-term goals in your application essays and interview responses.
Required Documents
To apply, you must submit:
- Completed application forms for both the Oxford MBA and your selected Master’s program
- A 500-word scholarship essay answering:
“How do you intend to change the world, and what does this tell us about you as a person?”
- Transcripts, academic references, and test scores (GMAT/GRE), as required by each program
Application Timeline
- Apply for both programs by: January 7, 2026
- Shortlisting: Early April 2026
- Final interviews: Late April or early May 2026
Note: Each partnering Master’s program may have its own application deadline and criteria. Be sure to check and meet these requirements in advance.
How to Apply
- Visit the Oxford MBA 1+1 Program page to review partnering Master’s programs
- Submit a complete application for both your chosen Master’s program and the MBA
- Upload your Pershing Square essay in the “Funding” section of the MBA application
- Ensure all documents are submitted before the relevant deadlines
About the Pershing Square Foundation
Established in 2006 by Bill and Karen Ackman, the Pershing Square Foundation supports exceptional leaders and innovative organizations working to make lasting social change.
Through the Oxford scholarship program, the Foundation nurtures visionary thinkers who are ready to take bold action to address critical global issues.
Shape the future. Lead with purpose. Study at Oxford.
Apply now for the Oxford Pershing Square Scholarship 2026 and take the first step toward becoming a global change-maker.
