How to Apply for the 2025 University of Oxford Orjiako Graduate Scholarship

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The University of Oxford introduces the 2025 Orjiako Graduate Scholarship, a fully endowed MBA scholarship established to empower African students. Funded by Dr. Bryant Orjiako, this scholarship aligns with Saïd Business School’s mission to support African leaders by providing them access to world-class business education. This scholarship is open to African students aspiring to make a meaningful impact across the continent through an Oxford MBA.

Scholarship Details and Benefits

The Orjiako Graduate Scholarship covers:

  • Full Course Fees: Complete tuition coverage for the Oxford MBA program.
  • Living Grant: A generous stipend of at least £19,237 to support living expenses during the program.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for this prestigious opportunity, applicants must:

  • Hold African nationality and be ordinarily residing in an African country.
  • Show a proven commitment to Africa’s development and a clear intent to continue contributing post-graduation.
  • Demonstrate academic excellence, evidenced by strong degree results, GMAT or GRE scores, and other academic accomplishments.

Selection Process

The selection committee evaluates candidates based on:

  • Contribution to African Development: Candidates must present evidence of their past contributions to development in Africa and their goals to continue this impact.
  • Academic Performance: High performance in previous academic pursuits, including undergraduate degree results and competitive GMAT or GRE scores, strengthens an applicant’s profile.

Interview Process: Applicants meeting the eligibility and selection criteria will be invited for an interview. Details about the interview date, process, and venue will be communicated directly to qualified candidates.

Application Process and Deadline

Deadline: January 6, 2025

No separate application is required for the Orjiako Graduate Scholarship. Instead, interested candidates need to submit their standard Oxford MBA application. The admissions team will automatically consider eligible African applicants for the scholarship based on the information provided.

For more information, visit the University of Oxford website to access the scholarship and MBA application resources.

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