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

The Skoll MBA Scholarship is a fully funded award for social entrepreneurs offered by the University of Oxford's Saïd Business School for the 2026/2027 academic year. The scholarship is designed for individuals committed to creating and leading social ventures that address systemic social and environmental challenges. It provides comprehensive financial support and access to the Skoll Scholar community, a vibrant network of social innovators for lifelong learning and professional connection. What you get • Full course fees covered • Partial living expenses provided • Membership in vibrant Skoll Scholar community for lifelong learning and connection with other social innovators • Access to Skoll Centre community resources 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 assesses your application for MBA acceptance, and if accepted, automatically proceeds to the Skoll Scholarship Selection Committee 4. Scholarship applications are reviewed after the relevant MBA admissions stage 5. If shortlisted, receive an email from the Skoll Centre outlining next steps including Logistics and Reference Form to complete 6. Complete Logistics and Reference Form 7. Participate in first-stage online interviews with the Skoll Scholarship Selection Committee if shortlisted 8. Successful candidates proceed to final online interview

• Minimum three years of experience building and leading a social venture with demonstrated evidence of significant social impact • Demonstrates curiosity, humility, and persistence in understanding systemic roots of social or environmental challenges • Has lived experience with the issue being addressed or meaningful engagement through long-term work, research, or collaboration with those directly affected • Displays self-awareness regarding position, privilege, and limitations, and willingness to listen, learn, and adapt • Demonstrates clear intention to pursue a career aligned with long-term, systemic social or environmental impact • Articulates how the Oxford MBA, Saïd Business School programme, and Skoll Centre community would advance professional growth and ability to create systemic impact • Demonstrates financial need for the scholarship based on financial situation, past work experiences, or personal circumstances • Must apply directly to Saïd Business School for the Oxford MBA during stages 1, 2, 3, or 4 of admissions process • Must submit responses to Skoll Scholarship essay questions as part of MBA application • Must be accepted by Saïd Business School for the MBA to proceed to scholarship selection • Must have unconditional MBA offer (not conditional) to receive Logistics and Reference Form and proceed to scholarship interviews