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OXFORD UNIVERSITY SAÏD BUSINESS SCHOOL: ADARA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

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

LOCATION: England

The Adara Foundation, a nonprofit 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 resident in and a national 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. 

No additional application is required. We will use the details you supply in your MBA application form to determine eligibility.

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

BENEFIT:

50% of course fees.

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AFOX MASTERCARD FOUNDATION GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS

Application Deadline: 7 January 2026

LOCATION: England

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

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