Urdu Report Desk
The University of Oxford in the United Kingdom has invited applications for its 2027 Pershing Square Graduate Scholarship, which is open to eligible international students, including Pakistani applicants.
The fully funded scholarship supports Oxford’s 1+1 MBA program, combining a one-year Master’s degree with a one-year Oxford MBA.
Scholarship Details
The scholarship covers full tuition fees for both years of study. Selected students will also receive a living-cost grant of at least £21,805 for each year.
Up to five scholarships will be available for the 2027 intake, with the 1+1 MBA route lasting two years.
Oxford 1+1 MBA Program
Oxford’s 1+1 MBA allows students to combine specialist Master’s-level study with business and management education.
Students first complete an eligible Master’s program before progressing to the Oxford MBA. To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must secure admission to both parts of the 1+1 MBA route.
The scholarship is open to international applicants, allowing eligible Pakistani students to compete for the award.
Scholarship Benefits
The award covers the full course fees for both the Master’s degree and the Oxford MBA.
Scholars will also receive at least £21,805 per year for living costs throughout both years of the program.
Recipients will become part of the Pershing Square scholar community and may participate in mentoring, conferences, termly events and other scholarship-related activities.
Some scholars may also be invited to participate in the New York Trek, which includes meetings and workshops with innovators and other professionals.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must gain admission to an eligible Master’s program and the Oxford MBA before they can be considered for the scholarship.
The selection process considers academic performance, leadership potential, personal integrity and a clear interest in addressing major social challenges.
Applicants should also demonstrate how they intend to develop practical and sustainable solutions to large-scale problems.
MBA Admission Requirements
Candidates must meet the admission requirements for both the Oxford MBA and their chosen Master’s program.
Depending on their academic background, applicants may be required to provide academic transcripts, a CV, GMAT or GRE scores, references and evidence of English-language proficiency.
Applicants must also review the separate admission requirements for their chosen Master’s program, as requirements can vary by course.
Selection Process
Oxford seeks candidates who demonstrate strong academic ability and leadership potential.
The university also considers applicants’ plans for addressing major social challenges and how clearly they explain the role of the Oxford 1+1 MBA in achieving their goals.
Personal character, integrity, previous achievements and the ability to develop scalable solutions are also considered during the selection process.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit separate applications for the Oxford MBA and their selected Master’s program.
Candidates applying for the Pershing Square Scholarship must also submit a scholarship essay of no more than 500 words.
The essay should explain how the applicant intends to change the world and what that ambition says about them.
Applicants should complete all required documents and submit both applications before the relevant deadlines. The deadline for the Oxford MBA application is January 6, 2027.
