ELIGIBILITY:

They value and encourage diversity within the Skoll Scholarship Community.  In order to successfully tackle world-scale problems, we must bring together individuals from different cultures, religions, sectors, genders, backgrounds, and ideologies to create collaborative solutions. Belonging to a diverse community enriches our Scholars’ learning experience, teaches them to challenge ideas and be challenged in a respectful manner, and fosters a global perspective necessary in today’s world. Therefore, we encourage all candidates to apply for the Scholarship, especially women, members of historically underrepresented groups, and those from the global south.

Scholarships are awarded to candidates with a strong track record in social entrepreneurship and who intend to continue creating positive social impact after their studies. 

You are in a position where the cost of the programme is a significant financial burden

You can demonstrate the need for the Scholarship (for example, due to previous work experiences or personal circumstances)

You must submit a complete MBA application and the Skoll Scholarship essay document by the deadline. The essay document can be found in the ‘Funding’ section of the MBA application form. 

BENEFIT:

The Skoll Scholarship provides full funding plus a living stipend to complete an MBA at the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School for social entrepreneurs worldwide.

Number available: Up to four scholarships.