The Skoll Scholarship 2027 at the University of Oxford is a prestigious fully funded scholarship opportunity for social entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders who want to develop their skills and create positive social change. Provided by the Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship at Oxford Saïd, the scholarship supports outstanding candidates who wish to pursue the Oxford MBA and use their education to address major social and environmental challenges.

The Skoll Scholarship is designed for individuals who have demonstrated a strong commitment to social entrepreneurship and intend to continue creating positive social impact after completing their studies.

About the Skoll Scholarship

The Skoll Scholarship at Oxford provides selected scholars with financial support to undertake the MBA at Oxford Saïd Business School. In addition to funding, scholars become part of the Skoll Scholar community, providing opportunities to connect and collaborate with other social innovators and change-makers.

The scholarship is particularly suitable for applicants who are working on innovative solutions to significant social, environmental, or economic problems and want to strengthen their leadership, business, and entrepreneurial skills.

Financial Benefits

The Skoll Scholarship is a fully funded MBA scholarship because it covers the full Oxford MBA course fees and provides additional financial support for living costs.

Selected scholars receive:

• Full MBA course fees
• A living-cost stipend of at least £21,805
• Membership of the Skoll Scholar community
• Opportunities to connect with other social entrepreneurs and innovators
• Access to the wider academic and professional environment at Oxford Saïd Business School

Up to four Skoll Scholarships are available for the relevant MBA intake, making this a highly competitive opportunity.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

The scholarship is aimed at candidates with a strong background in social entrepreneurship and a clear intention to continue generating positive social impact following their studies.

Successful applicants should be able to demonstrate a strong track record of creating or contributing to social change. Applicants must also apply for the Oxford MBA and submit the required Skoll Scholarship essay through the funding section of the MBA application.

Candidates should therefore clearly explain their social-impact journey, leadership experience, future goals, and how an Oxford MBA will help them expand their impact.

How to Apply

To be considered for the Skoll Scholarship 2027, applicants must submit a complete Oxford MBA application together with the Skoll Scholarship essay document by the scholarship deadline.

The current deadline for the scholarship is 6 January 2027. Scholarship essays are reviewed following the MBA admissions stages. Final shortlisting is expected in late March, with shortlisted candidates invited for interviews in April or May.

The Skoll Scholarship at Oxford University is an excellent opportunity for experienced social entrepreneurs and impact-driven leaders seeking a world-class MBA without the financial burden of tuition fees. Candidates who have a proven commitment to solving important global challenges should consider applying before the deadline.