The Skoll Scholarship is a competitive scholarship for incoming MBA students at the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School. This scholarship provides full funding and a living stipend to social entrepreneurs who have set up or have been working in entrepreneurial initiatives with a social purpose.

The Skoll Scholarship is a prestigious scholarship offered by the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School. It provides full funding plus a living stipend to successful candidates who wish to complete an MBA degree, specifically targeting those who have demonstrated a commitment to social entrepreneurship.

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The Skoll Scholarship for MBA Studies | Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the Skoll Scholarship for Oxford MBA 2024, interested applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Social Impact and Entrepreneurial Experience:
  • Demonstrate that they have identified opportunities and taken action to create positive social impact.
  • Preferably have at least three years of experience driving change through entrepreneurial approaches.
• Demonstrable Outcomes:
  • Show tangible outcomes and the impact of their entrepreneurial initiatives.
• Personal Qualities:
  • Exhibit personal qualities of a social entrepreneur, such as persistence, dedication, and a commitment to addressing social or environmental issues.
• Relevance of MBA:
  • Explain why business education is crucial for the development and expansion of their work and social impact.
• Financial Need:
  • Demonstrate the need for the scholarship, indicating that the cost of the MBA program would be a significant financial burden without financial support.

Application Deadline: 5 January 2024

Application Procedures

How-to-Apply: Interested applicants for the Skoll Scholarship for Oxford MBA 2024 are to complete their application online by following the steps outlined (below):

1. Connect  to register your interest in the Scholarship and make sure you’re kept up to date with announcements about upcoming deadlines.
2. Apply for the Oxford MBA programme directly to Saïd Business School. You need to do this during stages 1, 2 or 3 of the MBA admissions process.
3. As part of your MBA application, upload your answers to the Skoll Scholarship essay questions and submit your MBA application! You’ll find the Scholarship essay questions under the “Funding” section of the MBA application. It is advised that you allow yourself about 1-weeks’ time to answer the Skoll Scholarship essay questions.

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