About this opportunity
The Oxford-Pershing Square Graduate Scholarship 2027 is a fully funded award for the Oxford 1+1 MBA at the University of Oxford's Saïd Business School, backed by the Pershing Square Foundation. Up to five scholars per year receive full course fees for both years — a one-year Oxford master's followed by the one-year Oxford MBA — plus a living-cost grant of at least £21,805 for each year of study. It is aimed at exceptional candidates committed to finding sustainable solutions to world-scale social challenges, and is open to all nationalities.
The Oxford-Pershing Square Graduate Scholarship 2027 is a fully funded scholarship offered by University of Oxford — Saïd Business School for applicants heading to United Kingdom. Applications close on Jan 6, 2027.
Who should apply?
This may be a fit if the following points describe you. Always use the official criteria as the final check.
- Admitted to the Oxford 1+1 MBA: both a partnering master's programme and the Oxford MBA (waiting-list applicants are not considered)
- Open to all nationalities, domestic and international
- Intention to focus on addressing world-scale social challenges, in an existing organisation or a new enterprise
- Ability to envision scalable and sustainable solutions to large-scale problems
- Leadership potential demonstrated through experience and motivation
- Academic achievement shown through degree results, GMAT or GRE score, prizes and awards
- Strong personal character, integrity and commitment
What the opportunity may offer
- Full course fees for both the master's degree and the MBA programme
- Living-cost grant of at least £21,805 for each of the two years of study
- Up to five scholarships awarded each year
- Mentorship, termly scholar community events and conference access
- Possible invitation to the New York Trek with workshops and innovators (an enrichment opportunity, not guaranteed funding)
- Two Oxford postgraduate qualifications in two years under one award
Required documents
- Complete application for the chosen master's programme
- Complete application for the 1+1 MBA at Saïd Business School
- Scholarship essay of no more than 500 words — 'How do you intend to change the world and what does this tell us about you as a person?' — uploaded in the Funding section of the 1+1 MBA application
- Academic transcripts and degree results
- GMAT or GRE scores, prizes and awards as evidence of academic achievement
- References, per the graduate admissions requirements
Application process
- Choose an eligible Oxford master's programme and prepare that application
- Complete the Oxford 1+1 MBA application by the safe deadline of 6 January 2027
- Upload the 500-word Pershing Square scholarship essay in the Funding section of the MBA application
- The master's programme application follows its own December or January deadline — do not leave it late
- Shortlisting is expected in early April 2027
- Scholarship interviews take place in late April or early May 2027
Before you apply
- □Apply before Jan 6, 2027 — confirm the date in your own time zone
- □Confirm that you meet every eligibility condition set by University of Oxford — Saïd Business School
- □Prepare your 6 required documents in the format asked for
- □Ask referees early and share the official instructions
- □Review the official source once more before submitting
Deadline notes
There is no separate scholarship form: you are considered automatically once admitted to the 1+1 MBA. Use the safe operational deadline — the Oxford 1+1 MBA application deadline of 6 January 2027 (the scholarship page shows later January dates in places; do not rely on them). The selected master's programme has its own December or January deadline, so apply for both early. Shortlisting is expected early April 2027, with scholarship interviews in late April or early May 2027.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Oxford-Pershing Square Scholarship cover?
Course fees for both the master's degree and the MBA, plus a living-cost grant of at least £21,805 for each of the two years of study.
How many Pershing Square scholarships are awarded?
Up to five full awards per year.
Is there a separate application form?
No. You submit complete applications for both courses and upload the 500-word scholarship essay in the Funding section of the 1+1 MBA application.
What is the deadline for the 2027 scholarship?
You must apply for the 1+1 MBA by its deadline — 6 January 2027 is the safe date; the scholarship page shows later January dates in places, so do not plan for them.
Programme details can change. Check the original listing before you prepare or submit an application.
Last reviewed: 2026-10-25UShireZone is not affiliated with University of Oxford — Saïd Business School. We never charge applicants to apply. Always verify details and submit through the official website.