Is Oxford Pershing Square open?
Yes. Applications for the 2027 Oxford 1+1 MBA cycle are open.
What does the scholarship cover?
Full fees for both the partner master’s and MBA, plus at least £21,805 living support for each year.
What is the deadline?
The 1+1 MBA scholarship deadline is 6 January 2027; the partner master’s may have an earlier December or January deadline.
What does this scholarship actually cover?
A two-year fully funded Oxford 1+1 MBA scholarship covering both degree fees and at least £21,805 in living support for each year.
Other verified benefits
Up to five full awards covering course fees for both the master's and MBA plus a living-cost grant of at least £21,805 for each year of study, along with scholar events and mentorship.
Costs not confirmed or not covered
Travel, visa and Immigration Health Surcharge are not explicitly listed as standard Pershing Square benefits on the current scholarship page.
Who is eligible to apply?
Applicants must apply to both the Oxford 1+1 MBA and an eligible partnering master's programme, show outstanding academics, integrity, leadership and a credible vision for scalable solutions to major world challenges.
Applicants must upload the dedicated scholarship essay in the Funding section of the 1+1 MBA application. The MBA deadline is 6 January 2027 and the chosen master's has its own December/January deadline.
Eligible countries
Applicants worldwide to the Oxford 1+1 MBA and an eligible partnering master's programme.
Language requirements
Oxford MBA and partner master's English requirements apply.
Which documents should you prepare?
- Statement of purpose
Which documents may be required conditionally?
- Academic transcripts
- Degree certificate
- Two reference letters
- English test certificate
How do you apply?
- Choose an eligible Oxford 1+1 MBA partnering master's.
- Apply to both the master's and MBA.
- Upload the Pershing Square scholarship essay in the Funding section.
- Submit the MBA application by 6 January 2027 and the master's by its own deadline.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Oxford Pershing Square Graduate Scholarship fully funded?
Yes. The current scholarship covers course fees for both the partner master's and Oxford MBA and provides a living-cost grant of at least £21,805 for each year of study.