Last date
07/01/2026
Reward
Not Available
Qualification
Management
Post
Post Graduate
General information
Scholarship name
THE SKOLL SCHOLARSHIP
The Skoll Scholarship is a competitive scholarship for incoming MBA students to Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, who pursue entrepreneurial solutions for urgent social and environmental challenges. The Scholarship covers the full course fees for the MBA programme, as well as partial living expenses. 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. 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. The Scholarship is given in recognition that the MBA may represent a significant financial burden, particularly for those who have chosen to work in the social impact/innovation space rather than the purely commercial or public sectors.
- Region
- International Region : United Kingdom
- Scholarship type
- Private
- Fields
- Management
- For
- Post Graduate
Key dates
Last date to apply: 07/01/2026 The last date to apply for this scholarship is January 07, 2026.
Eligibility
- Entrepreneurial action You have identified opportunities and taken action in order to make positive social impact You have spent preferably at least 3 years driving change through entrepreneurial approaches. For example, you could have: a. Started or grown a social venture OR created and led the expansion of a social impact initiative within an organisation OR been tackling a specific social/environmental issue, through a core thread that unites your work
- Creating Impact with a focus on systems change a. You can demonstrate the outcomes and impact of your entrepreneurial action b. Your impact addresses unjust systems and practises in your area of work
- Personal qualities of a social entrepreneur a. You are a force for positive change b. You are single-minded and persistent, with a willingness to fail and start again c. You have bias toward action d. You have a tendency to explore your environment for opportunities and resources e. You have a willingness to take personal, and sometimes financial, risks f. You develop networks and leverage members to pursue mutual goals g. You have apprenticed with the problem* or experienced the problem you are trying to solve
- The Oxford MBA is critical to your career trajectory You can demonstrate why business education is essential in helping to develop your work/impact at this stage
- Financial need a. You are in a position where the cost of the programme is a significant financial burden b. You can demonstrate the need for the Scholarship (for example, due to previous work experiences or personal circumstances) Apprenticing with a Problem”, a term we borrowed from Jessamyn Shams-Lau at the Peery Foundation, refers to someone developing a deep understanding of a problem they did not live through themselves, e.g. by working in the field, working at a related organisation, conducting research, etc. A simple example of someone apprenticing with a problem is a teacher who has gone on to start an education-focused non-profit. Diversity and Inclusion: We value and encourage diversity within the Skoll Scholarship Community. In order to successfully tackle world-scale problems, we must bring together individuals from different cultures, religions, sectors, genders, backgrounds, and ideologies to create collaborative solutions. Belonging to a diverse community enriches our Scholars’ learning experience, teaches them to challenge ideas and be challenged in a respectful manner, and fosters a global perspective necessary in today’s world. Therefore, we encourage all candidates to apply for the Scholarship, especially women, members of historically underrepresented groups, and those from the global south.
Award & availability
Stated amount: Not Available The Scholarship is intended to cover the Oxford Saïd MBA course fees. Additional funds are provided as a contribution towards living expenses. In rare cases partial scholarships may be offered. The Skoll Centre typically awards up to four Scholarships every year.
Application
No Separate Application Fee • Apply to the MBA programme at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford which includes your Skoll Scholarship essays. • You must apply during specific MBA application stages to be considered for the Scholarship. Consult the Skoll Scholarship website for more information, www.skollscholarship.org. • Complete the online application to the Skoll Scholarship, which will be sent to you once you are accepted onto the MBA programme. • Participate in the interview process (note: not all candidates will be offered an interview).
Selection process
Participate in the interview process (note: not all candidates will be offered an interview). Other Info Important things to note A. We cannot consider candidates who have not been accepted by Saïd Business School for the MBA and submitted their Scholarship essays by the appropriate deadlines. B. We typically award up to four scholarships per year. C. Please note, should your MBA application be successful, a deposit is required in order to secure your place on the MBA programme. However, deposit deadlines will be extended to those who advance throughout the Skoll Scholarship selection process. This will be coordinated with the Admissions Team. D. If your application goes forward to the final shortlisting stage, please do not request the Logistics and Reference Form from the Admissions Team – you will receive the form from the Skoll Centre directly via email on the date listed below. E. If you have further questions about the application process, please check our FAQs. If you still have questions, you can contact us at skollscholarship@sbs.ox.ac.uk and we’ll do our best to help.
Contact
Website Link : click here Apply Now https://www.skollscholarship.org/