University of Oxford Skoll Scholarship 2026

The Skoll Scholarship provides funding for social entrepreneurs who are interested in undertaking an Oxford MBA to enhance and broaden their skills for more effective social change. The scholarship covers full course fees and provides partial living expenses.

In addition to receiving financial support, scholars become part of the vibrant Skoll Scholar community, which offers an opportunity for lifelong learning and connection with other social innovators. This scholarship recognises the financial strain an MBA may pose, especially for those committed to a career in social innovation and impact.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: January 7, 2026
2. Study Level: Masters (MBA)
3. Host Country: United Kingdom
4. School: University of Oxford (Saïd Business School)
5. Sponsor: University of Oxford / Skoll Centre
6. Eligible Countries: All countries

Eligibility Criteria for University of Oxford Skoll Scholarship 2026

Applications are welcome from around the world.

Applicants should

1. Have a minimum of three years of experience building and leading a social venture, with demonstrated evidence of significant social impact.
2. Demonstrate curiosity, humility, and persistence in seeking to understand the systemic roots of social or environmental challenges.
3. Have lived experience with the issue they seek to address or have meaningfully engaged with the issue through long-term work, research, or collaboration with those directly affected.
4. Display self-awareness regarding their position, privilege, and limitations, and a willingness to listen, learn, and adapt.
5. Demonstrate a clear intention to pursue a career aligned with long-term, systemic social or environmental impact.
6. Articulate how being part of the University of Oxford, the Saïd Business School MBA programme, and the Skoll Centre community would advance their professional growth and their ability to create systemic social or environmental impact.
7. Demonstrate the need for the scholarship to achieve these career ambitions, based on financial situation, past work experiences, or personal circumstances.

Benefits of University of Oxford Skoll Scholarship 2026

This scholarship provides full tuition and a grant for living costs.

1. The Scholarship covers the full course fees for the MBA programme, as well as partial living expenses.
2. The Skoll Scholarship provides funding for entrepreneurs who have set up or have been working in entrepreneurial initiatives with a social purpose or who have pursued an impact career and who wish to improve their knowledge of market-oriented practices so they can be more effective in their subsequent social change pursuits.
3. In addition to financial support, the Scholarship provides access to the Skoll Scholar community, a group of leaders who are positively impacting the world through innovation and systems change, as well as exclusive opportunities to meet with world-renowned entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and investors.

How to Apply

1. Apply directly to Saïd Business School for the Oxford MBA during stages 1, 2, 3, or 4 of the admissions process.
2. Upload your responses to the Skoll Scholarship essay questions as part of your MBA application.
3. The MBA Admissions Team will assess your application for MBA acceptance. If accepted, your application automatically proceeds to the Skoll Scholarship Selection Committee.
4. Scholarship applications are reviewed after the relevant MBA admissions stage. Receive updates on your scholarship application status shortly after MBA admission decisions.
5. If shortlisted, expect an email from the Skoll Centre outlining the next steps, including a Logistics and Reference Form to complete. Final shortlisted scholarship applicants will be notified about first-stage online interviews with the Skoll Scholarship Selection Committee. Successful candidates will proceed to a final online interview.

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.

For more details, visit University of Oxford Scholarship webpage

Application Deadline

January 7, 2026

Application Link(s)

• Apply for University of Oxford Skoll Scholarship 2026