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Oxford Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships
The University of Oxford’s Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships offers a full scholarship coverage under Oxford’s 1+1 MBA Program., Post a Comment
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Annually, the Pershing Square Foundation grants up to six full scholarships to outstanding students pursuing a 1+1 MBA, which includes both a master’s degree and an MBA year.
The University of Oxford’s Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships offers full scholarship coverage under Oxford’s 1+1 MBA Program. This is Oxford University’s one-year full-time MBA program combined with one of the [one-year master’s programs](https://www.sbs.ox.ac.uk/11-mba-departments) offered by other university departments.
**Application deadline:** January 12, 2022
### Table of contents
- [Benefits of the Oxford Pershing Graduate Scholarships](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/oxford-pershing-square-graduate-scholarships/#h-benefits-of-the-oxford-pershing-graduate-scholarships)
- [Eligibility Criteria](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/oxford-pershing-square-graduate-scholarships/#h-eligibility-criteria)
- [How to Apply](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/oxford-pershing-square-graduate-scholarships/#h-how-to-apply)
## Benefits of the Oxford Pershing Graduate Scholarships
Successful applicants of the scheme shall receive support for both their master’s degree and MBA program course costs as a Pershing Square scholar. In addition, the scholarship covers at least £15,609 in living expenses for two years of study.
## Eligibility Criteria
In order to qualify for a spot under the graduate scholarship offering, interested applicants must first meet the following requirements:
1. Applicants to the Oxford 1+1 MBA Program.
2. Applicants who apply to any full-time one-year Master’s course that is not currently part of the official list of partner 1+1 MBA Program; and to the MBA (as a separate application).
3. Current Oxford students on a non-MBA course, who are applying to the MBA after the completion of their current Master’s/DPhil course (with no gap year(s)).
**Applicants must meet the entry requirements for both the Oxford MBA and their chosen master’s program.**
## How to Apply
Candidates must complete an application for both courses and attach the scholarship essay in the 1+1 MBA program application’s Funding section. In no more than 500 words, respond to the following question: ‘How do you plan to make a difference in the world?’ What does this say about you personally?’
Each of the master’s programs in partnership has its own application process, deadlines, and requirements. To be considered for the Pershing Square Scholarship, you must apply for the 1+1 MBA by 12 January 2022 and for your master’s degree by the December 2021 or January 2022 deadline.
Please visit the official [Oxford Pershing Scholarships website](https://www.sbs.ox.ac.uk/oxford-experience/scholarships-and-funding/oxford-pershing-square-scholarship) in order to access the application form as well as further details on the application process.
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Eligibility criteria
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible African country
- Currently applying to or enrolled at the Masters level
- Willing to study in UK
- Strong academic record — typically a minimum GPA equivalent to a UK 2:1 / US 3.3
- English-language proficiency demonstrated by IELTS, TOEFL or an MOI letter
- Two academic or professional references able to speak to your potential
- Demonstrated financial need (most fully funded sponsors verify household income)
Required documents
A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.
- Valid international passport (bio page scan)
- Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
- Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
- Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
- Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
- Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
- Research proposal or statement of purpose (500–2,000 words for PhD)
- Published or unpublished writing sample (PhD and research-led Masters)
- Financial-need declaration or family-income statement (sponsor-specific template)
- Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders
Deadline timeline
The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.
- 12 months out
Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.
- 6 months out
Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.
- 3 months out
Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.
- 1 month out
Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
- Application deadline
Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Oxford Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships?+
Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the Masters level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to UK for the duration of the programme.
Is the Oxford Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships fully funded?+
Funding model: Fully Funded. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.
When is the application deadline?+
The application deadline is varies by intake — see the official site. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
What documents do I need to apply?+
At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.
How can I improve my chance of winning?+
Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.