University of Oxford Skoll Scholarship 2026

The University of Oxford Skoll scholarship is designed to support applicants who have a track record of being a social entrepreneur and intend to continue creating impact after successful completion of studies to study in UK with a fully funded scholarship. 

• Table of Content
• About University of Oxford
• University of Oxford Skoll Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of University of Oxford Skoll Scholarship
• Requirements for University of Oxford Skoll Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Oxford Skoll Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Oxford

As the oldest university in the English-speaking world, Oxford is a unique and historic institution. There is no clear date of foundation, but teaching existed at Oxford in some form in 1096 and developed rapidly from 1167, when Henry II banned English students from attending the University of Paris.

University of Oxford Skoll Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of University of Oxford Skoll Scholarship

This scholarship provides full tuition and a grant that for living costs.

Requirements for University of Oxford Skoll Scholarship Qualification

Applications are welcome from around the world.
Applicants should

• Have a minimum three years of experience building and leading a social venture, with demonstrated evidence of significant social impact.
• Demonstrate curiosity, humility, and persistence in seeking to understand the systemic roots of social or environmental challenges.
• Have lived experience with the issue they seek to address or has meaningfully engaged with the issue through long-term work, research, or collaboration with those directly affected.
• Display self-awareness regarding their position, privilege, and limitations and a willingness to listen, learn, and adapt.
• Demonstrate a clear intention to pursue a career aligned with long-term, systemic social or environmental impact.
• Articulate how being part of the University of Oxford, the Saïd Business School MBA programme, and the Skoll Centre community would advance their professional growth and their ability to create systemic social or environmental impact.
• Demonstrate the need for the scholarship to achieve these career ambitions, based on financial situation, past work experiences, or personal circumstances.

Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Oxford Skoll Scholarship

• The MBA Admissions Team will assess your application for MBA acceptance. If accepted, your application automatically proceeds to the Skoll Scholarship Selection Committee.
• Scholarship applications are reviewed after the relevant MBA admissions stage. Receive updates on your scholarship application status shortly after MBA admission decisions.
• If shortlisted, expect an email from the Skoll Centre outlining the next steps, including a Logistics and Reference Form to complete. Final shortlisted scholarship applicants will be notified about first-stage online interviews with the Skoll Scholarship Selection Committee. Successful candidates will proceed to a final online interview.
• Final shortlisting is planned to take place in late March with candidates expected to be invited to interview in April and May.

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Application Deadline

How to Apply

You must submit a complete MBA application and the Skoll Scholarship essay document by the deadline. The essay document can be found in the 'Funding' section of the MBA application form. 

For more details, visit University of Oxford Scholarship webpage