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.

ELIGIBILITY:

Female candidates.

Tenable at Green Templeton College only. All eligible applicants will be considered for the scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state on your offer acceptance form. However, successful applicants will be transferred to Green Templeton College to take up the scholarship.

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

Alignment with the academic activities of the college (orientated around the advancement of human welfare). 

Selection is carried out by Green Templeton College, in collaboration with Saïd Business School. 

There is no fixed application deadline for this scholarship.

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 program is recommended. 

BENEFIT:

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

Scholars with children may be eligible for an additional needs-based allowance to help with the cost of childcare. Candidates will be selected first on the basis of the selection criteria listed below before eligibility for the childcare allowance is considered. 

Number available: One