Saïd Business School - Saïd scholarship

Saïd Business School Foundation Scholarship

You will receive a partial scholarship of up to about 35,000 EUR (up to 30,000 GBP) to cover your tuition fees for the MBA at the Saïd Business School in Oxford. This is a one-off grant towards the fees for the full-time MBA or the two-year 1+1 MBA; it is not a monthly payment. The scholarship is awarded by the Saïd Business School Foundation, a charitable foundation that supports the Saïd Business School. Around 40 scholarship recipients are supported each year, making this one of the Saïd Business School’s more substantial scholarship programmes.

Who can apply

• Programme: You are applying for the MBA or the 1+1 MBA at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, or have already been offered a place on the programme.
• Nationality: Applicants of all nationalities are welcome to apply. Preference may be given to applicants from under-represented regions such as Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and South-East Asia.
• Career record: You have a strong professional track record to date and demonstrate significant potential for the future.
• Grades and tests: You have a very good academic record and an outstanding GMAT or GRE score.
• Leadership: You have good communication skills and leadership qualities.
• Ambassador role: You are ready to represent the university both during and after your studies.

How to apply

There is no separate scholarship application process. You will automatically be considered as soon as you submit your MBA application, and applicants who are offered a place will be assessed in each of the four intake rounds. There is no fixed application deadline, but as scholarships may already have been awarded in later rounds, you should apply for the MBA programme as early as possible.

How realistic are your chances?

Competition for scholarships at Oxford Saïd is fierce, and as every MBA applicant is automatically entered into the scheme, the competition is intense. With around 40 scholarships awarded each year, your best chance of success is if you stand out significantly from other applicants in terms of professional development, leadership qualities and test results. It is also advantageous to apply early in the admissions process, before the scholarship quotas run out.