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OXFORD BLACK LEADERS SCHOLARSHIPS

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

LOCATION: England

The Oxford Black Leaders Scholarships offer Black and Mixed Black applicants who are ordinarily resident in the UK and North America financial support to pursue an Oxford MBA.

ELIGIBILITY:

These scholarships are intended to support exceptional candidates, who will enhance the diversity of the MBA class and the wider school and will go on to be outstanding leaders within their sectors.

Candidates must be ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom, United States, or Canada and of Black or Mixed Black ethnicity (determined via the ‘About You’ section of the MBA application form).

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

Evidence of leadership, or leadership potential, in your community and/or career to date.

No additional application needed. Candidates must indicate their eligibility in the programme application form and include their ethnicity information in the ‘About you’ section.

Deadline:

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 programme is recommended. 

BENEFIT:

Value: Up to £30,000 per scholarship. 

Number available: Three scholarships.

UK residents will also be considered for the Oxford University Black Academic Futures scheme, supported by Saïd Business School, which offers full funding and a stipend for living expenses.

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IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON  AFRICAN FUTURE LEADER MBA SCHOLARSHIP AWARD (JANUARY 2027)

Application Deadline: 22 September 2026

LOCATION: England

The Imperial College London is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic environment that reflects the global nature of the institution. To further support this mission, they are pleased to offer scholarships to outstanding African students who demonstrate the potential to make significant contributions to the Imperial community. These scholarships aim to empower talented individuals from across Africa, enabling them to bring their unique perspectives, experiences, and ambitions to the vibrant and international student body.

ELIGIBILITY:

To be considered for this scholarship, applicants need to be residents in one of the 54 African countries (as defined by the United Nations). Applicants will demonstrate an outstanding track record of leadership and/or leadership potential (this may include during studies, work experience/internships, and/or within the community).

The strength of the application, interview, and professional experience to date will also be considered.

Candidates who submit their application for the Full-Time MBA within one of our admission rounds and receive an offer will automatically be considered for this scholarship.

You will receive a decision on your scholarship application within approximately two weeks of receiving your offer to study the programme. The date of the deadline will be determined by which admissions round you are being considered in.  For more information, please review our Admissions page. 

Scholarships will be awarded throughout the admissions cycle, but only a limited number are available, so we recommend applying in an earlier round. 

Deadlines for 2027 entry

Admissions round Application submission deadlineInterview datesApplication and scholarship decision deadline
1 22 September 202612 – 23 October 202613 November 2026

BENEFIT:

An amount up to £20,000

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