Course(s) Offered: MBA
Course Level: Graduate (Masters Degree)
Provider: Perishing Square Foundation
Country to Study in: UK
Scholarship Description
The Pershing Square Foundation has endowed up to five scholarships per year, which support extraordinary individuals in developing and realising their potential as future global leaders by fully funding the MBA year of the Oxford 1+1 programme.
Candidates will be invited to apply for the Pershing Square Graduate Scholarship once they have been accepted to the Oxford 1+1 MBA.
Applicant criteria:
- Combination of academic and leadership potential.
- Strong personal character.
- Experience, aptitude and intention of pursuing a career that addresses global challenges.
- Articulated vision on how the Oxford 1+1 MBA will allow you to fulfil this intention.
To apply for the Oxford MBA, candidates should have: a good undergraduate degree or equivalent, a GMAT score, a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Test Scheme (IELTS), and relevant professional experience. See the complete entry requirements for the MBA programme.
Please check the websites of participating one-year Masters programmes for their specific eligibility criteria.
Eligible groups
Citizens of ALL countries
Participating Institutions
Said Business School, University of Oxford in United Kingdom
Fields of study
Oxford’s 1+1 MBA Programmes: Oxford University’s one-year full-time MBA programme with one of a selection of one-year Masters programmes offered by other University departments
Number of awards
Around 5 scholarships are awarded per year
Sponsorship duration
This is a fully funded year of MBA
Scholarship benefits
The Oxford Pershing Square Graduate Scholarship will cover the tuition, college and living expenses for the MBA year of study.
Method of Application
Interested candidates should complete the online Oxford 1+1 MBA application form, selecting 1+1 under the programme of interest. Candidates must also apply to the MSc of your choice. The closing date for admissions is as below.
Once an applicant is admitted to the 1+1 programme, they will then be asked to submit a short statement for Scholarship consideration.
It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
DEADLINES:
The closing date for admissions is 9 January 2015 for the MBA and 9 or 23 January 2015, depending on your course, for your chosen MSc.
PLEASE NOTE:
Pershing Square Scholars are extraordinary individuals with a passion for tackling world-scale issues while delivering sustainable and scalable impact.
In the 21st Century, Pershing Square Scholars will re-define what it means to be a transformative global leader.
Application Deadline: 9 / 23 January 2015
Open to International Applicants: Yes
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