Funded Skoll Scholarship at the University of Oxford 2026/2027, The Skoll Scholarship provides funding for social entrepreneurs 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.
In addition to receiving financial support, scholars become part of the vibrant Skoll Scholar community, which offers an opportunity for lifelong learning and connection with other social innovators. This scholarship recognises the financial strain an MBA may pose, especially for those committed to a career in social innovation and impact.
THE SKOLL SCHOLARSHIP -OXFORD MBA SCHOLARSHIP AT THE UNIVERSITY OF
OXFORD, UNITED KINGDOM
The Internationalization and Convocation Unit (ICU) is pleased to inform MUHAS staff, alumni,
students, and other eligible applicants of the opportunity to apply for the Skoll Scholarship to
pursue the Oxford MBA at the University of Oxford, United Kingdom.
The Skoll Scholarship is a prestigious award designed for social entrepreneurs who have demonstrated leadership in addressing social or environmental challenges.
The scholarship supports outstanding individuals to strengthen their leadership, entrepreneurial, and management skills through the Oxford MBA while becoming part of the global Skoll Scholar community.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
. Have a minimum of three years’ experience building and leading a social venture with
demonstrated social impact.
· Demonstrate a strong commitment to addressing social or environmental challenges through innovative and sustainable solutions.
. Demonstrate curiosity, humility, resilience, and a collaborative approach to creating systemic change.
. Have lived experience with, or significant engagement in, the social or environmental issue they seek to address.
. Demonstrate a clear vision of how the Oxford MBA will strengthen their ability to create long-term social or environmental impact.
. Demonstrate financial need for scholarship support.
. Meet the admission requirements for the Oxford MBA programme.
Scholarship Benefits
. Full Oxford MBA tuition fees.
· Partial living expenses.
. Membership in the global Skoll Scholar community.
Application Period
Applications for the Skoll Scholarship are submitted as part of the Oxford MBA application
during Stages 1, 2, 3, or 4 of the MBA admissions process.
MBA Application Deadlines
· Stage 1: 1 September 2025
. Stage 2: 1 October 2025
Stage 3: 3 November 2025
. Stage 4: 7 January 2026
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as early as possible.
Application Process
Applicants should:
. Apply for admission to the Oxford MBA through Saïd Business School.
. Submit responses to the Skoll Scholarship essay questions as part of the MBA application.
. Obtain admission to the Oxford MBA programme to be considered for the scholarship.
. Complete additional requirements, including the Logistics and Reference Form and online intervie terviews, if shortlisted.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Skoll Scholarship is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion and encourages
applications from women, individuals from historically underrepresented groups, and applicants
from the Global South.
Application Portal
Oxford MBA Application: https://www.sbs.ox.ac.uk/programmes/mbas/oxford-mba
Skoll Scholarship Information: https://www.skollcentre.org/skoll-scholarship
Deadline for Application: 6th January 2027
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