The University of Oxford is offering the prestigious 2025 Skoll Scholarship for international students interested in pursuing an MBA degree at the Saïd Business School. This scholarship provides full funding along with a living stipend, making it an excellent opportunity for those committed to making a positive social impact through entrepreneurial efforts.
About the Saïd Business School
- Division: Part of Oxford’s Social Sciences Division.
- Focus: Renowned for its emphasis on business, management, and finance.
- History: Named after Syrian-Saudi billionaire Wafic Saïd.
- Programs: Offers a variety of programs, including the highly regarded one-year full-time MBA.
Purpose of the Skoll Scholarship
The Skoll Scholarship is specifically designed for entrepreneurs who have demonstrated a strong commitment to social change and wish to enhance their knowledge of market-oriented practices.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the 2025 Skoll Scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Social Impact: Must show that they have identified opportunities and taken action to create positive social impact.
- Experience: Ideally, candidates should have at least three years of experience in driving change through entrepreneurial approaches.
- Outcomes and Impact: Must be able to demonstrate the outcomes and impact of their actions.
- Qualities: Possess the personal qualities of a social entrepreneur.
- Educational Need: Explain why business education is crucial for advancing their work.
- Financial Need: Demonstrate that the cost of the program would be a significant financial burden.
Scholarship Benefits
- Full Course Fees: Covers the entire cost of the MBA program at Oxford.
- Living Expenses: Provides partial support for living expenses.
- Community Access: Recipients gain access to the Skoll Scholar community, a network of leaders dedicated to creating social change through innovation and systems thinking.
- Networking Opportunities: Scholars have the opportunity to meet with world-renowned entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and investors.
Application Process
- MBA Application: Candidates must submit a complete MBA application to Oxford Saïd, including answers to the Skoll Scholarship essay questions found in the “Funding” section of the application form.
- Selection Process: The MBA Admissions Team will review the application, and successful candidates will automatically be considered for the scholarship.
- Notifications: Applicants will be notified about the status of their scholarship application after each stage of the MBA admissions process.
- Final Shortlisting: Expected to take place in late March, with interviews planned for April and May.
Important Dates
- Application Deadline: January 6, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit the University of Oxford Skoll Scholarship webpage to begin the application process.
This scholarship is an incredible opportunity for entrepreneurs who are passionate about social change and wish to enhance their impact through advanced business education at one of the world’s leading universities.
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