Saïd Business School - Alumni Annual Fund Scholarships – generously funded by donations from the alumni community

What you get

You will receive a discount of approximately 17,400 EUR (£15,000) on your tuition fees for the Oxford MBA, a one-year full-time Master’s programme in Business Administration at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. Two of these partial scholarships will be awarded. They are funded by donations from the university’s alumni. This scholarship reduces your tuition fees; however, it does not cover the full cost.

Who can apply

• Programme: You are applying for the full-time MBA programme at Saïd Business School in Oxford.
• Nationality: Any nationality can apply.
• Grades: You have a track record of outstanding academic achievement.
• Leadership: You have genuine experience in leading or organising voluntary, non-profit or charitable work.
• Extra step: You must upload the required scholarship essay together with your MBA application. Your application will not be considered without this essay.

How to apply

There is no separate form. You apply via the standard Oxford MBA application process and include the scholarship essay as part of that application. You will only be considered for selection once you have uploaded this essay – so please do not skip this step.

How realistic are your chances?

Only two of these scholarships are awarded each year, and the Oxford MBA attracts numerous highly qualified applicants from all over the world, so competition is fierce. Good grades are a prerequisite. What sets applicants apart from the rest is clear, verifiable evidence of voluntary work in leadership roles. If you can demonstrate both of these and write a compelling essay, you have a real chance. Think of this more as one of several funding options rather than a sure thing.