The Oxford Saïd Skoll Scholarship 2027 is offered by the Skoll Foundation in partnership with Oxford Saïd Business School for students pursuing the MBA at the University of Oxford in the UK. The scholarship is part of the 2027–28 MBA admissions cycle, with applications currently open and a funding deadline of 8 January 2027. It is particularly suited to experienced professionals and entrepreneurs who have developed solutions to pressing social or environmental challenges and want to expand their impact through an Oxford MBA. Successful scholars can receive support toward the MBA fee and living expenses.
Scholarship Overview
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Host country: United Kingdom
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Host institution: University of Oxford – Saïd Business School
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Study level / opportunity type: MBA / Master’s-level business degree
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Funding classification: Fully funded scholarship — includes MBA course fees and a living-expenses stipend
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Application cycle: 2027–28 MBA intake
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Application deadline: Do not publish 6 January 2027 as confirmed yet. The official Saïd Business School information should be treated as the primary source for the Skoll-specific deadline. Oxford confirms that scholarship deadlines vary and applicants must submit a complete programme application by the applicable funding deadline.
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Current status: Upcoming / information should be verified against the official 2027–28 scholarship page before publication
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Who can benefit: Applicants seeking an Oxford MBA who have demonstrated leadership and a commitment to developing solutions to significant social or environmental challenges.
Scholarship Benefits
- Tuition fees: Covered. The Skoll Scholarship provides funding for the Oxford MBA course fees.
- Living allowance / stipend: Covered. The scholarship also provides a stipend to support living expenses during the MBA.
- Travel / airfare: Not officially confirmed. Do not list airfare or travel costs as a scholarship benefit unless the 2027 official scholarship terms specifically confirm it.
- Health insurance: Not officially confirmed. There is no verified Skoll-specific health-insurance benefit in the information reviewed.
- Accommodation: Not separately covered/confirmed. The living-expenses support can contribute toward living costs, but Oxford does not state that the scholarship provides free accommodation.
- Visa: Not officially confirmed as a separate benefit. Do not claim visa costs are covered.
- Books: Not officially confirmed.
- Research allowance: Not officially confirmed.
- Settling-in allowance: Not officially confirmed.
Available Programme
- Oxford MBA (Master of Business Administration) — University of Oxford, Saïd Business School. The Skoll Scholarship is specifically intended for students pursuing the Oxford MBA. The current 2027–28 MBA application cycle is open, with applications opening in August 2026.
No other programmes should be listed under the Skoll Scholarship. The official current call confirms the scholarship for the Oxford MBA only.
How to Apply
The Oxford Saïd Skoll Scholarship application is made directly through the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School. Applicants do not apply through an embassy or nominating agency. The scholarship is linked to the Oxford MBA application process.
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Check the MBA eligibility requirements
Review the admission requirements for the Oxford MBA and make sure you meet the academic, professional and English-language requirements. -
Prepare your MBA application
Gather the required documents and information for the Oxford MBA application, including your academic and professional details and supporting materials. -
Apply for the Oxford MBA online
Submit your complete MBA application through the Saïd Business School online application system. Applications for the 2027–28 MBA cohort opened in August 2026. -
Complete the Skoll Scholarship requirements
Applicants interested in the Skoll Scholarship must follow the scholarship-specific instructions provided by Saïd Business School and demonstrate their experience and commitment to social entrepreneurship and impact. -
Meet the scholarship deadline
For the 2027 intake, the official Skoll Scholarship deadline is 8 January 2027. -
Wait for the selection process
The official page states that final shortlisting will take place in late March, followed by interviews in April or May.
Application route: Direct application → University of Oxford / Saïd Business School.
Embassy: Not required.
Nominating agency: Not required.
Host university: University of Oxford, Saïd Business School.
Required Documents
For the Oxford Saïd Skoll Scholarship 2027, applicants apply through the Oxford MBA application. Based on the current official MBA requirements, list only the following confirmed application materials:
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Undergraduate degree / academic qualifications — evidence of an undergraduate degree is required.
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GMAT or GRE score — a competitive GMAT or GRE score is an MBA application requirement.
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English language certificate — required where applicable, such as an accepted English-language proficiency test.
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Work experience details — applicants must demonstrate at least two years of full-time work experience, including career progression, international exposure and leadership potential.
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Post-MBA career plan — applicants need to explain their career goals and how the MBA will help them achieve those goals.
Do not list a research proposal or passport copy as required Skoll Scholarship documents unless the official 2027 application specifically requests them. The current official MBA information I found does not identify either as a standard requirement. The application is submitted through Oxford Saïd’s online portal.
Important Dates
For the Oxford Saïd Skoll Scholarship 2027, I recommend publishing the dates as follows:
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MBA application opening date: August 2026
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Skoll Scholarship application deadline: 8 January 2027
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Deadline timezone: The official page should be used for the exact submission timezone; do not add a timezone unless Oxford explicitly states one.
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Nomination deadline: Not applicable — applicants do not require an embassy or external nominating agency.
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Shortlisting: Late March 2027
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Scholarship interviews: April–May 2027
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Final result date: Not officially specified as a single date; avoid publishing an exact result date unless Oxford announces one.
The scholarship is connected to the Oxford MBA admissions process, and the selection process includes shortlisting followed by interviews.
The Oxford Saïd Skoll Scholarship provides funding for the MBA programme fee plus a living-expenses stipend. It should therefore be described as a fully funded scholarship for tuition and living expenses, rather than a tuition-only award.
The Oxford Saïd Skoll Scholarship is open to applicants of all nationalities. It is specifically available for students applying to the Oxford MBA programme at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.
No. Applicants do not need to secure admission to Oxford before applying for the Skoll Scholarship. They must apply for the Oxford MBA and complete the required scholarship application steps by the relevant deadline.
The application deadline for the Oxford Saïd Skoll Scholarship 2027 is 8 January 2027. The official information currently available does not specify a submission timezone, so applicants should submit their application before the deadline shown in Oxford Saïd Business School’s application system.
Yes. An application fee is charged for the Oxford MBA application. There is no separate Skoll Scholarship application fee indicated in the official scholarship information. Applicants should check the current Oxford Saïd application portal for the applicable MBA application fee before submitting.
