Skoll Oxford MBA Scholarship 2026 (Fully Funded)

The Skoll Oxford MBA Scholarship 2026 (Fully Funded) is open to suitably qualified social entrepreneurs who are interested in undertaking an Oxford MBA at Saïd Business School for the 2026/2027 academic session.

Skoll Oxford MBA Scholarship 2026  provides funding for social entrepreneurs from all over the world who are interested in undertaking an Oxford MBA to enhance and broaden their skills for more effective social change. The scholarship covers full course fees and provides partial living expenses at the Saïd Business School for the 2027 academic year.

Aside from the financial support, the scholarship offers you a chance to become part of the vibrant Skoll Scholar community, which offers an opportunity for lifelong learning and connection with other social innovators.

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Eligibility

• The Skoll Scholarship is awarded to social entrepreneurs who demonstrate a strong commitment to creating and leading social ventures that tackle deep-seated social and environmental issues. The ideal candidate takes a systemic approach to social change, leading with humility, openness, and a collaborative approach.
• They are ready to utilise the Oxford MBA and the Skoll Centre community to enhance and expand social impact. Our selection criteria emphasis entrepreneurial experience, changemaking skills, and high-impact career aspirations.
• Minimum three years of experience building and leading a social venture, with demonstrated evidence of significant social impact.
• Demonstrates curiosity, humility, and persistence in seeking to understand the systemic roots of social or environmental challenges.
• Has lived experience with the issue they seek to address or has meaningfully engaged with the issue through long-term work, research, or collaboration with those directly affected.
• Displays self-awareness regarding their position, privilege, and limitations and a willingness to listen, learn, and adapt.

Scholarship Benefit

• The scholarship helps to cover the Oxford Saïd MBA course fees. Additional funds are provided as a contribution towards living expenses. In rare cases, partial scholarships may be offered.

Method of Application

• Apply directly to Saïd Business School for the Oxford MBA during stages 1, 2, 3, or 4 of the admissions process.
• Upload your responses to the Skoll Scholarship essay questions as part of your MBA application.
• The MBA Admissions Team will assess your application for MBA acceptance. If accepted, your application automatically proceeds to the Skoll Scholarship Selection Committee.
• Scholarship applications are reviewed after the relevant MBA admissions stage. Receive updates on your scholarship application status shortly after MBA admission decisions.
• If shortlisted, expect an email from the Skoll Centre outlining the next steps, including a Logistics and Reference Form to complete. Final shortlisted scholarship applicants will be notified about first-stage online interviews with the Skoll Scholarship Selection Committee. Successful candidates will proceed to a final online interview.

Application Timeline

Stage 1: Wednesday 2 September 2026

Stage 2: Monday 5 October 2026

Stage 3: Wednesday 4 November 2026

Stage 4: Wednesday 6 January 2027

For further questions which are not addressed here, please contact at skollscholarship@sbs.ox.ac.uk.

Application Deadline: Varies

For More Information: Visit the Scholarship Website.