SKOLL FOUNDATION / UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD SAÏD BUSINESS SCHOOL
Skoll Scholarship for the Oxford MBA
full · masters
- Up to 5 awardsSocial entrepreneurs funded each year
- Full MBA tuition~£71,440 (est.) fee covered
- ~£16,000 (est.)Living-cost stipend
- 1 yearFull-time Oxford MBA
- All nationalitiesOpen worldwide
- 3+ yearsEntrepreneurial impact expected
At a glance
full
Funding
€95k
Max amount
Jan 8, 2027
Deadline
All nationalities
Country
Skoll Foundation / University of Oxford Saïd Business School
Provider
The Skoll Scholarship for the Oxford MBA is funded by the Skoll Foundation and awarded through the University of Oxford Saïd Business School, founded in 1996, to applicants admitted to the full-time 1-year Oxford MBA. The scheme funds up to 5 social entrepreneurs each year and is one of the largest MBA awards at Oxford: it covers the full MBA tuition fee (around £71,440 / ~€84,000 (est.) for the 2026/2027 cohort) plus a living-cost stipend toward the roughly 12 months spent in Oxford. It is open to candidates of any nationality who can show they have spent at least 3 years driving change through entrepreneurial approaches, have created measurable social or environmental impact, and for whom the programme cost is a significant financial burden. There is no separate application form: you apply for the Oxford MBA in stage 1, 2 or 3 of the admissions process and answer the Skoll essay questions inside the Funding section of the MBA application. Tuition figures, the stipend value and the current-cycle deadline change each year, so confirm the exact amounts and dates on the official Saïd Business School Skoll Scholarship page before you apply.
What's covered
- Full tuition fee — Covers 100% of the Oxford MBA tuition fee, approximately £71,440 / ~€84,000 (est.) for the 2026/2027 cohort.
- Living stipend — A contribution toward living costs in Oxford of approximately ~£16,000 (est.) for the duration of the one-year programme.
- Skoll community — Membership of the Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship community, including events, mentoring and the global Skoll network.
- Skoll Centre activities — Access to social-impact funding competitions, workshops and the Map the System challenge run by the Skoll Centre.
- Alumni network — Lifelong membership of the Oxford MBA and Skoll Scholar alumni networks, valued well beyond the ~€84,000 (est.) cash award.
- Careers support — Dedicated careers and impact-focused advising through Saïd Business School for social-venture and systems-change roles.
How to apply
Apply through the standard Oxford MBA admissions process and complete the Skoll essay questions inside the MBA application.
- Register your interest — Connect with the Skoll Centre to register your interest and stay informed about upcoming deadlines and announcements.
- Apply for the Oxford MBA — Submit your Oxford MBA application directly to Saïd Business School during stage 1, 2 or 3 of the admissions process.
- Answer the Skoll essays — In the Funding section of your MBA application, complete the Skoll Scholarship essay questions; allow roughly one week to prepare strong answers.
- Submit your MBA application — Submit the full MBA application, including the Skoll essays and all supporting documents, before the relevant admissions-stage deadline.
- Await the decision — Shortlisted MBA candidates are reviewed for the Skoll Scholarship and notified by Saïd Business School; selected scholars are confirmed alongside their MBA offer.
Eligibility
MBA admissionMust apply for and be admitted to the full-time one-year Oxford MBA at Saïd Business School.
Entrepreneurial impactDemonstrated, preferably at least 3 years of, action driving positive social or environmental change through entrepreneurial approaches.
Evidence of outcomesAble to show the concrete outcomes and impact of that entrepreneurial action and the personal qualities of a social entrepreneur.
Case for the MBAAble to explain why business education is essential to develop your work and impact.
Financial needAble to demonstrate that the cost of the MBA is a significant financial burden and that you need the scholarship.
There is no separate scholarship form. The Skoll essay questions sit inside the Funding section of the Oxford MBA application and should be completed during stages 1, 2 or 3 of the MBA admissions process.
Eligible countries
All nationalities
Deadlines
2027 entry (stage 1)~8 January 2027 (est.)
Following cycle~January 2028 (est.)
Selection
Skoll Scholars are selected from admitted Oxford MBA candidates by Saïd Business School and the Skoll Centre on the strength of their entrepreneurial track record, the measurable social or environmental impact of their work, the personal qualities of a social entrepreneur, the case made in the Skoll essays for why the MBA matters to their impact, and demonstrated financial need.
Verified sources
- Skoll Scholarship – Oxford Saïd Business Schoolsbs.ox.ac.ukofficial
- Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurshipsbs.ox.ac.ukofficial
About the provider
The University of Oxford Saïd Business School, established in 1996, is the business school of the University of Oxford. The Skoll Scholarship is funded by the Skoll Foundation, created by eBay's first president Jeff Skoll, and administered through the school's Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship.
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
Who funds the Skoll Scholarship?
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It is funded by the Skoll Foundation and awarded through the University of Oxford Saïd Business School to students on the Oxford MBA.
How many Skoll Scholarships are awarded each year?
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Up to 5 awards are made each year to social entrepreneurs joining the Oxford MBA.
Is the Skoll Scholarship fully funded?
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Yes. It covers 100% of the MBA tuition fee (around £71,440 / ~€84,000 (est.)) plus a living-cost stipend of approximately ~£16,000 (est.).
What degree does it support?
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It supports the full-time one-year Oxford MBA at Saïd Business School only.
Who is eligible to apply?
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Applicants of any nationality admitted to the Oxford MBA who can show a track record of entrepreneurial social or environmental impact and significant financial need.
Is there a separate application form?
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No. You apply for the Oxford MBA and answer the Skoll essay questions inside the Funding section of the MBA application.
How much entrepreneurial experience do I need?
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You should preferably have spent at least 3 years driving change through entrepreneurial approaches and be able to evidence the impact.
When should I complete the Skoll essays?
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During stages 1, 2 or 3 of the MBA admissions process; allow about one week to prepare strong answers.
Does financial need matter?
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Yes. You must demonstrate that the cost of the programme is a significant financial burden and that you need the scholarship.
What is the application deadline?
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Around 8 January 2027 (est.) for the early MBA admissions stage; confirm the exact current-cycle date on the Saïd Business School Skoll page.
What support do Skoll Scholars receive beyond money?
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They join the Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship community, gaining mentoring, events, impact-funding opportunities and a global alumni network.
Where can I confirm the exact figures?
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Verify the current tuition fee, stipend value and deadline on the official Oxford Saïd Business School Skoll Scholarship page before applying.