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 five AfOx Graduate Scholarships are available for the 2026-27 MBA programme. 

Mastercard Foundation AfOx Graduate Scholarships are available for applicants who are African nationals, are ordinarily resident in African countries, and can demonstrate a commitment to Africa’s development.

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 see 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 shortlisted for an interview, you will be contacted by the university.

BENEFIT:

Value: Full course fees and a grant for living costs of at least £20,780.

Number of Scholarships available: 5