The 2027 Oxford Pershing Square Scholarship is a fully funded scholarship at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom for exceptional students admitted to Oxford’s 1+1 MBA programme.
The scholarship supports students who want to develop innovative and sustainable solutions to major social and global challenges. Up to five scholarships are available for the 2027–28 academic year.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful Pershing Square Scholars receive:
– Full tuition fees for both the Master’s and MBA programmes.
– A living-cost grant of at least £21,805 per year.
– Funding covering the two-year 1+1 study period.
– Access to mentorship opportunities.
– Invitations to conferences and scholar community activities.
– Opportunities to connect with other Oxford Pershing Square scholars.
What Is the Oxford 1+1 MBA?
The Oxford 1+1 MBA is a two-year postgraduate programme combining a one-year Master’s degree with the one-year Oxford MBA.
Students first complete an eligible Master’s programme and then progress to the MBA, allowing them to combine specialist academic knowledge with business and leadership training.
Applicants must meet the admission requirements of both their chosen Master’s programme and the Oxford MBA.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the Pershing Square Scholarship, applicants must be admitted to both:
– An eligible Oxford 1+1 Master’s programme; and
– The Oxford MBA.
Applicants are expected to demonstrate:
– Strong academic achievement.
– Leadership potential.
– A commitment to addressing major social or global challenges.
– The ability to develop scalable and sustainable solutions.
– Strong personal character and integrity.
– A clear vision of how the Oxford 1+1 MBA will help achieve their long-term goals.
Applicants should also satisfy the admission requirements of their selected Master’s programme and the Oxford MBA.
Scholarship Essay
As part of the scholarship application, candidates must answer the following question in no more than 500 words:
“How do you intend to change the world and what does this tell us about you as a person?”
The essay should clearly explain the applicant’s proposed impact, leadership experience, motivation and long-term goals.
Required Application Materials
Applicants should generally prepare:
– Academic transcripts and certificates.
– Curriculum vitae.
– References.
– Personal or supporting statements required by the chosen Master’s programme.
– MBA application materials.
– Scholarship essay.
– Evidence of relevant leadership, professional or community activities.
Specific requirements may vary depending on the Master’s programme selected.
How to Apply
Applicants should apply for both the Oxford 1+1 MBA and their chosen eligible Master’s programme.
The scholarship essay must be uploaded in the Funding section of the 1+1 MBA application.
Applicants must be admitted to both programmes before they can be considered for the scholarship. Candidates on the MBA waiting list are not considered for the scholarship.
Application Deadline
For the 2027 entry cycle, applicants must submit their Oxford 1+1 MBA application by January 6, 2027.
The chosen Master’s programme has its own application deadline, generally falling in December or January, so applicants should check the deadline for their specific course and submit it separately.
Selection Process
Shortlisting is planned for early April 2027, with shortlisted candidates expected to be interviewed in late April or early May 2027.
Selection considers academic achievement, leadership potential, commitment to solving large-scale social challenges and the applicant’s vision for using the Oxford 1+1 MBA to create sustainable impact.
Conclusion
(Apply Now) The 2027 Oxford Pershing Square Scholarship offers full financial support for selected students undertaking Oxford’s 1+1 MBA, covering both the Master’s and MBA years.
The scholarship is particularly suited to candidates who have strong academic records, leadership experience and a clearly developed ambition to tackle significant social or global challenges. Interested applicants should begin preparing their Master’s and MBA applications early because both programmes must be completed successfully for scholarship consideration.