Fully Funded Oxford Pershing Square Graduate Scholarship 2027: £21,805 Annual Stipend for MBA

The prestigious University of Oxford is now accepting applications for the fully-funded Oxford Pershing Square Graduate Scholarship 2027. This transformational opportunity supports exceptional international students, including candidates from Pakistan, pursuing the unique Oxford 1+1 MBA—a dual-degree program combining a one-year Master’s degree with the intensive one-year Oxford MBA.

With up to five scholarships available for the 2027 intake, the Pershing Square Foundation seeks outstanding individuals who demonstrate academic excellence, strong personal integrity, and a commitment to addressing global-scale social challenges through innovative and sustainable business solutions.

Oxford Pershing Square Scholarship Financial Coverage

The Oxford Pershing Square Scholarship provides one of the most comprehensive funding packages available for graduate business students in the United Kingdom:

Funding Category	Coverage Details
Course Fees	Full tuition fee coverage for both the Master's degree year and the MBA year.
Living Stipend	At least £21,805 per year for both years of study.
Mentorship & Networking	Access to the Pershing Square scholar community, termly events, and high-level mentorship.
Global Treks	Opportunities for invitation to the New York Trek for workshops with global innovators.

Eligibility Criteria & Selection Focus

Because the scholarship is linked to the 1+1 MBA, candidates must first successfully secure admission to both an eligible partnering Master’s program and the Oxford MBA program. The selection committee evaluates candidates against the following rigorous criteria:

Academic Brilliance: A strong undergraduate academic record and high performance on standardized tests (GMAT or GRE).
Leadership Potential: Demonstrated capacity to lead teams and drive impactful change.
Social Impact Vision: A clear, articulated interest in addressing major social challenges and developing scalable, sustainable solutions.
Personal Integrity: Strong character and previous professional or extracurricular achievements.

How to Apply for the 2027 Intake

Applying for the Oxford Pershing Square Graduate Scholarship requires a coordinated, dual-application process:

Apply for the Master's Program: Submit your application to one of the eligible partnering Master's programs at the University of Oxford by their respective deadline.
Apply for the Oxford MBA: Submit a separate application for the Oxford MBA program. You must meet all standard admission requirements, including submitting academic transcripts, a CV, GMAT/GRE scores, references, and proof of English proficiency.
Submit the Scholarship Essay: To be considered for the Pershing Square Scholarship, you must upload a dedicated scholarship essay (maximum 500 words) as part of your MBA application. The essay prompt requires you to explain how you intend to change the world and what this goal reveals about you as an individual.

Prospective candidates are highly encouraged to carefully review the distinct admission deadlines for their chosen Master's program and coordinate their MBA application submission accordingly.

Source Citation: Official scholarship announcement by the University of Oxford. Verified via ProPakistani Education Reporting.