Apply for the Skoll Scholarship 2026-2027 for MBA Studies at Oxford - a fully funded Oxford MBA award from the Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship at Saïd Business School for social entrepreneurs and impact leaders.
The scholarship covers full MBA course fees plus a living stipend of at least £21,805. Up to four awards are made each year. You must submit a complete Oxford MBA application and the Skoll essay (in the Funding section) by 6 January 2027 (Stage 4). Stage 5 is too late.
Quick Facts - Skoll Scholarship 2026-2027 Oxford MBA
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Programme | Skoll Scholarship |
| Host | University of Oxford - Saïd Business School |
| Centre | Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship |
| Funder | Skoll Foundation |
| Degree | Full-time, one-year Oxford MBA only |
| Awards | Up to four per year |
| Funding | Full course fees + living stipend of at least £21,805 |
| MBA course fee (2027 - 28) | £94,120 (covered in full for scholars) |
| Who | Social entrepreneurs with 3+ years leading a social venture |
| Scholarship deadline | 6 January 2027 (MBA Stage 4, 23:59 UK time) |
| Interviews | Final shortlist late March; interviews April - May |
| Official apply | Oxford Saïd MBA application portal |
What Is the Skoll Scholarship?
The Skoll Centre funds social innovators who will use an Oxford MBA to deepen their skills for systems-level social and environmental change. Scholars join a lifelong Skoll community - not only a funding package.
The award is for the full-time one-year MBA only. It does not fund the part-time EMBA or other postgraduate degrees. 1+1 MBA applicants may apply, but Skoll covers only the MBA year.
Why Apply?
- Full Oxford MBA fees covered
- Living stipend of at least £21,805
- Membership of the Skoll Scholar community and alumni network
- Access to the Skoll Centre at Oxford Saïd
- Women, historically underrepresented applicants, and candidates from the Global South are strongly encouraged to apply
Eligibility and Selection Criteria
- Entrepreneurial experience: at least three years building and leading a social venture, with evidence of significant social impact
- A social venture may be for-profit, not-for-profit, or a programme you led inside a larger organisation - the test is sustainable systems change
- Changemaking: curiosity, humility, persistence; lived experience of the issue (or long-term work with those affected); self-awareness
- Clear plan to use the Oxford MBA and Skoll Centre for long-term systemic impact
- Demonstrated financial need for the scholarship
- Must receive an MBA offer from Saïd Business School; the final stage requires an unconditional offer
- No age limit
Oxford MBA Stages (Skoll-eligible)
- Stage 1: Wednesday 2 September 2026
- Stage 2: Monday 5 October 2026
- Stage 3: Wednesday 4 November 2026
- Stage 4 (last Skoll deadline): Wednesday 6 January 2027, 23:59 UK time
- Stage 5: 15 March 2027 - not eligible for Skoll
Essays are reviewed after each admissions stage. You hear about scholarship status shortly after MBA decisions. Final shortlisting is in late March; interviews are in April or May.
How to Apply
- Read The Skoll Scholarship - Skoll Centre and Saïd Business School scholarship page.
- Apply for the Oxford MBA: apply.sbs.ox.ac.uk.
- In the Funding section, upload your Skoll Scholarship essay answers.
- Submit a complete MBA application by Stage 1 - 4 (latest: 6 January 2027).
- If you get an MBA offer, your file goes to the Skoll Selection Committee. Deposit deadlines can be extended if you advance.
- Questions: skollscholarship@sbs.ox.ac.uk.
Official Links
Apply - Oxford Saïd MBA portal
Skoll Scholarships - Saïd Business School
Skoll Scholarship - Skoll Centre
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FAQs - Skoll Scholarship 2026-2027 Oxford MBA
Is it fully funded?
Yes for course fees. Scholars also receive a living stipend of at least £21,805. Partial awards are rare but possible.
How many awards are there?
Up to four Skoll Scholarships per year.
Do I need a separate scholarship form?
You apply through the Oxford MBA form and upload the Skoll essay in the Funding section. There is no separate Skoll portal.
What is the deadline?
6 January 2027 (MBA Stage 4, 23:59 UK time). Later stages are not considered.
Does it cover the 1+1 MBA?
Only the MBA year. You need other funding for the Master’s year (for example Pershing Square).
