Country: United Kingdom
University: University of Oxford – Saïd Business School
Degree: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Deadline: 2027-01-06
The Oxford Skoll Scholarship 2027 is a prestigious scholarship for social entrepreneurs who want to pursue the one-year Oxford MBA at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. Funded by the Skoll Foundation and administered by the Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship, the scholarship supports individuals who are committed to addressing significant social and environmental challenges through entrepreneurial approaches. The scholarship provides full coverage of Oxford MBA course fees together with a contribution towards living expenses, while successful scholars also become part of the global Skoll Scholar community. Applicants are expected to demonstrate a minimum of three years of experience building and leading a social venture, with evidence of significant social impact. The selection process also considers changemaking qualities, lived or meaningful long-term engagement with the issue being addressed, and a clear commitment to creating systemic social or environmental change. Applicants must explain how the Oxford MBA and Skoll Centre community will help them strengthen and expand their impact, as well as demonstrate the financial need for the scholarship. Candidates apply directly to the Oxford MBA during one of the four eligible admissions stages and submit their Skoll Scholarship essay responses as part of the MBA application. Only candidates accepted by Saïd Business School for the MBA proceed to the Skoll Scholarship Selection Committee. The final eligible application deadline is January 6, 2027.
The Skoll Scholarship supports experienced social entrepreneurs who want to use the Oxford MBA to strengthen their leadership, business, and systems-thinking skills and scale their social or environmental impact. Scholars also join a global community of social innovators connected through the Skoll Centre.
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