UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD ADARA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

Application Deadline: There is no fixed application deadline for this scholarship.

LOCATION: United Kingdom

The Adara Foundation, a non-profit social enterprise in Nigeria, focuses on empowering women and advancing education in Africa. The Foundation shares Saïd Business School’s commitment to greater gender parity in education and supports our aim to foster a global MBA community with representation from all over the world.

ELIGIBILITY:

Open to female candidates who are ordinarily residents of and nationals of an African country.

Awarded on the basis of academic excellence demonstrated through degree results, GMAT or GRE score, previous university prizes and awards, and other academic achievements.

Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to Africa’s development and an intention to continue to contribute to Africa’s development. 

The successful scholar will be asked by the Adara Foundation to work on a project contributing to Africa’s development during or after the programme. 

All eligible offer-holders will be considered after each MBA admissions deadline however, we cannot guarantee the availability of this scholarship in our later application stages, so early application to the MBA programme is recommended. 

BENEFIT:

50% of course fees.

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UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD AFOX GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS

Application Deadline: January 6, 2025

LOCATION: United Kingdom

The University of Oxford and the Mastercard Foundation have established an innovative and ambitious partnership under the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program and the Africa Oxford Initiative (AfOx). In partnership with the Saïd Business School Foundation, up to seven AfOx Graduate Scholarships are available for the 2025–26 MBA program. 

ELIGIBILITY:

Open to African citizens who are ordinarily resident in Africa and who can demonstrate a commitment to Africa’s development.

View the AfOx Graduate Scholarships website to learn more about the scholarship and its criteria.

No separate application is needed, but you must submit your MBA application form by the deadline. 

If you are eligible, you will be contacted by the university.

BENEFIT:

Full course fees and a grant for living costs of at least £19,237

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