The Skoll Scholarship 2027 supports social innovators who want to undertake the Oxford MBA and strengthen their ability to create effective social change. The award covers the full MBA course fees and provides a living-cost stipend of at least £21,805. Up to four scholarships are available, and complete applications must be submitted by 8 January 2027.
Programme Snapshot
Programme: The Skoll Scholarship
Category: MBA Scholarship
Study Programme: Oxford MBA
Host: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Funding Status: Full MBA course fees and a living stipend
Scholarship Value: Living-cost stipend of at least £21,805
Number Available: Up to four scholarships
Application Deadline: 8 January 2027
About the Skoll Scholarship 2027
The Skoll Scholarship provides funding for social innovators who want to complete an MBA and broaden their skills for more effective social change.
The scholarship recognises the financial pressure that an Oxford MBA may create for people whose professional work focuses on social impact rather than purely commercial careers. It combines financial support with access to the wider Skoll Scholar community.
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Skoll Scholarship Funding and Benefits
The Skoll Scholarship 2027 provides substantial financial support for selected Oxford MBA candidates.
Confirmed scholarship benefits include:
✓ Full Oxford MBA course fees
✓ A living-cost stipend of at least £21,805
✓ Access to the Skoll Scholar community
✓ Opportunities for continued learning and connections with other social innovators
The official page states that up to four scholarships may be awarded.
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Who Is the Scholarship Designed For?
The scholarship is intended for social innovators who want to undertake the Oxford MBA to improve and expand their skills for more effective social change.
Prospective candidates should carefully review the complete eligibility criteria before applying. Applicants must also satisfy the admission requirements for the Oxford MBA because the MBA application forms part of the scholarship application process.
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How to Submit an Application
Candidates must apply through the Oxford MBA application process.
The required application steps include:
• Complete the Oxford MBA application.
• Prepare the required Skoll Scholarship essay document.
• Submit the scholarship essay document with the complete MBA application.
• Ensure that all required materials are submitted by the scholarship deadline.
Applicants should review both the MBA admission requirements and the complete Skoll Scholarship eligibility criteria before submitting their materials.
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Selection Timeline
The scholarship selection process continues after the application deadline.
• Complete applications must be submitted by 8 January 2027.
• Final shortlisting will take place in late March.
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview in April or May.
An invitation to interview forms part of the final scholarship selection stage.
Application Deadline
The application deadline for the Skoll Scholarship is:
8 January 2027
Candidates must submit both a complete Oxford MBA application and the required Skoll Scholarship essay document by this date.
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Review the official scholarship details and follow the MBA and scholarship application instructions provided on the official page.
