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The Skoll Scholarship 2018-19

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Eligibility

MBA aspirants

Region

United Kingdom

Award

Total award amounts to Pound 63,000

Deadline

Closed

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About The Program

The Skoll Scholarship is for incoming MBA students to Said Business School, University of Oxford, who have started or have been working as entrepreneurs with the idea of making social impact.

EligibilityDeadline Date: Closed

In order to apply for the scholarship, candidate must:

  • First be accepted onto the Oxford Said MBA programme.
  • Have spent at least 3 years in growing a social venture or playing a major part in leading a venture in an organisation or have brought positive changes as an entrepreneur.     
  • Have demonstrated evidence of personal qualities strongly resonating with entrepreneurial leadership.
  • Have demonstrated how a business education will help further your career goals.
  • Have demonstrated need for financial support.
How can you apply?

In order to apply for the scholarship, follow the steps below:

  • Click on this link.
  • Then, express your interest by clicking on 'Register your interest in the Skoll Scholarship'.
  • Fill in all the details.
  • Finally, submit the application.
More Details
Important documents
Brochure
Terms and Conditions

The Skoll Scholarship covers the full costs of tuition and college fees, i.e., £55,000 for the MBA programme at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. The Scholarship also covers partial living expenses based on need, up to an additional £8,000.

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. 

Important Dates:

Apply for the Oxford Saïd MBA during stages 1 or 2 Apply by 5 January 2018 (at the latest)
MBA final decision from Oxford Saïd 9 March 2018 (at the latest)
Skoll Scholarship online application sent to candidates 12 March 2018
Skoll Scholarship online application deadline 25 March 2018
Skoll Scholarship skype interview decision announced 9 April 2018
Skype interviews Mid-April 2018 (to be confirmed)
In person interviews in Oxford Mid-June 2018 (to be confirmed)
Skoll Scholarship final decision 20 June 2018
 

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FAQ's

Q. How much is the Scholarship for and what does it cover?

A. The Scholarship is intended to cover the Oxford Saïd MBA course and college fees, which in 2018-19 will be £55,000. Additional funds of up to £8,000 are provided as a contribution towards living expenses, totalling an award of £63,000.

Q. How many Skoll Scholarships are offered every year?

A. The Skoll Centre typically awards up to five Scholarships every year.

Q. Who provides the Skoll Scholarship?

A. The Skoll Scholarship is funded by a generous grant from the Skoll Foundation and is administered by the Skoll Centre, which is based at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.

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