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

Skoll Scholarship FAQs

Oxford MBA - how to apply

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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).

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Skoll Scholarship 2026-2027 for MBA Studies at Oxford