Opportunity Title : Skoll MBA Scholarship in Social Entrepreneurship at the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School 2026/2027 (Fully Funded)

The Skoll MBA Scholarship offers generous financial support to ensure recipients can fully focus on their studies and social impact journey.

Successful applicants will receive:

• Full tuition coverage for the Oxford MBA programme at Saïd Business School.
• Additional financial support toward living expenses throughout the duration of the MBA.
• Membership in the prestigious global Skoll Scholar Community.
• Lifelong access to an international network of social entrepreneurs, business leaders, investors, academics, and policymakers.
• Exclusive leadership development opportunities through the Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship.
• Invitations to networking events, conferences, workshops, and collaborative learning sessions.
• Mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs and social impact leaders.
• Opportunities to collaborate on innovative solutions to global social and environmental challenges.
• Continued support after graduation through the Skoll alumni network.

Note: In exceptional circumstances, applicants may be offered a partial scholarship depending on available funding and the strength of their application.

Interested applicants should carefully follow the steps below:

Step 1: Apply for the Oxford MBA

Submit an application for admission to the Oxford MBA programme through the University of Oxford's Saïd Business School during one of the eligible MBA admission stages (Stages 1, 2, 3, or 4).

Step 2: Complete the Scholarship Questions

As part of your MBA application, upload your responses to the Skoll Scholarship essay questions. These essays are an important component of the scholarship evaluation and should clearly demonstrate your leadership experience, entrepreneurial achievements, and vision for social impact.

Step 3: MBA Admission Review

The Oxford MBA Admissions Team reviews your application to determine whether you meet the admission requirements for the MBA programme.

Step 4: Scholarship Assessment

Applicants who receive an MBA admission offer are automatically considered by the Skoll Scholarship Selection Committee. No separate scholarship application is required beyond the essay responses included in the MBA application.

Step 5: Shortlisting

Following the MBA admissions decision, shortlisted candidates will receive an email from the Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship outlining the next stage of the selection process.

Applicants will be asked to complete additional documentation, including:

• Logistics Form
• Reference Form
• Supporting information (if requested)

Step 6: Interview Process

Shortlisted candidates will participate in an online interview with members of the Skoll Scholarship Selection Committee.

Candidates who successfully pass the first interview may be invited to attend a final interview before scholarship recipients are selected.

Step 7: Final Scholarship Offer

Successful applicants will receive an official scholarship offer and become members of the internationally recognised Skoll Scholar Community.

The Skoll MBA Scholarship is one of the worlds competitive and prestigious scholarships for social entrepreneurs. The Skoll MBA Scholarship is one of the worlds competitive and prestigious scholarships for social entrepreneurs. It was created because of the support of the Skoll Foundation. The Skoll Foundation gave a lot of support to make this scholarship possible. The scholarship helps people who have ideas to make the world a better place. These people work hard to make changes in society and the environment.

The Skoll MBA Scholarship works with the University of Oxfords Saïd Business School. The University of Oxfords Saïd Business School is known over the world. It also works with the Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship. The Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship is also known over the world. Both of these places are famous for creating ways to solve big problems in the world.

The programme is for people who started an enterprise. It is for people who started an enterprise or worked with others to start one. It is for people who led an organisation. It is for people who run a business that wants to make a difference. It is for people who started a community project that solves problems in society.

In addition to getting money the people who get the Skoll MBA Scholarship join a group of people. This group includes people who got the Skoll MBA Scholarship. It includes people who went to Oxford. It includes people who run businesses that want to change the world. It includes people who invest money. It includes people who make rules for countries. It includes people who create ways to help people. These people get to meet each other. They get to talk and learn from each other. They get to grow as leaders. They get to work for a long time. They get to be part of a group of people who want to make the world better.

The Skoll MBA Scholarship understands that some people who want to make a difference don't care about money. The Skoll MBA Scholarship understands that some people who want to make a difference don't care about money. These people focus on making an impact. The Skoll MBA Scholarship helps them by taking the money problems. This allows them to be leaders. This allows them to grow their organisations. This allows them to help people in communities all, around the world.

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The scholarship seeks exceptional candidates who have demonstrated leadership in creating sustainable social impact.

Applicants should demonstrate the following qualities:

1. Proven Social Entrepreneurship Experience

Applicants should have significant experience creating, leading, or growing a social venture that addresses important social or environmental problems.

Examples include:

• Social enterprises
• Non-profit organisations
• Community development initiatives
• Impact-focused businesses
• Mission-driven organisations

Candidates should be able to demonstrate measurable impact resulting from their work.

2. Commitment to Social Change

Applicants must show a genuine passion for creating lasting positive change.

They should possess:

• A clear social mission
• Long-term commitment to impact
• Dedication to improving lives and communities
• Vision for expanding their organisation's influence

3. Entrepreneurial Leadership

Successful applicants are expected to demonstrate:

• Innovation
• Courage
• Resilience
• Problem-solving ability
• Strategic thinking
• Adaptability
• Ability to inspire and lead others

4. Systems Thinking

The Skoll Scholarship particularly values leaders who tackle root causes rather than temporary symptoms.

Applicants should demonstrate an understanding of:

• Complex social systems
• Sustainable solutions
• Long-term impact
• Cross-sector collaboration

5. Personal Qualities

Competitive candidates typically exhibit:

• Integrity
• Humility
• Openness to learning
• Collaboration
• Strong ethical values
• Inclusive leadership

6. Academic Readiness

Applicants must also meet the admission requirements for the Oxford MBA programme, including academic qualifications, professional experience, and English language requirements where applicable.

7. Future Impact Potential

The selection committee seeks individuals who will maximise the Oxford MBA experience to increase the scale and effectiveness of their social ventures after graduation.