The Oxford Skoll Scholarship 2027 is a fully funded scholarship for social entrepreneurs pursuing the one-year, full-time Oxford MBA at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. The scholarship covers the MBA course fees and provides additional funding toward living expenses. The Skoll Centre awards up to four scholarships each year.
For the 2027–28 intake, applicants apply through the regular Oxford MBA application and submit the Skoll Scholarship essays as part of the MBA application. The final scholarship-eligible MBA application deadline is January 6, 2027.
Scholarship Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Scholarship Provider | Skoll Foundation |
| Administered by | Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship, Saïd Business School |
| University | University of Oxford |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Degree | Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
| Study Level | Master’s |
| Funding Type | Fully funded scholarship |
| Eligibility | Social entrepreneurs with at least three years of experience building and leading a social venture and demonstrated significant social impact |
| Deadline | January 6, 2027 |
| Status | Open |
| Official Source | Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship |
About the Oxford Skoll Scholarship 2027
Oxford Skoll Scholarship 2027 is a fully funded scholarship provided by Skoll Foundation. The scholarship is hosted by the University of Oxford, United Kingdom. The Oxford MBA at Saïd Business School is intended for Graduate level students who aims at acquiring the Master of Business Administration (MBA) in the United Kingdom. It program covers several field including Business administration, entrepreneurship, social entrepreneurship and social impact.
The Skoll Scholarship is specifically linked to the full-time, one-year Oxford MBA. It does not fund the part-time Executive MBA or other postgraduate programmes.
The scholarship is designed for social entrepreneurs who are using entrepreneurial approaches to address significant social or environmental challenges and want to use the Oxford MBA to strengthen and expand their impact.
Funding
Funding type: Fully funded scholarship.
Award amount: Full course fees, plus a stipend for living costs of at least £21,805.
Currency: British pounds sterling (£)
Tuition coverage: Full Oxford Saïd MBA course fees
Living allowance: Additional funds provided as a contribution toward living expenses
Travel allowance: Not listed as a separate scholarship benefit
Accommodation: Not listed as a separate scholarship benefit
Insurance: Not listed as a separate scholarship benefit
Other benefits: Access to the Skoll Scholar community, lifelong networking with social innovators, and opportunities for learning and engagement through the Skoll Centre.
Duration: One-year, full-time MBA programme.
The scholarship provides substantial financial support,
Eligibility
Eligible nationalities: Applicants from all countries
International students: Yes
Domestic students: Yes
Minimum GPA: No specific minimum GPA is stated by the Skoll Centre.
Academic requirement: Applicants must meet the admission requirements for the Oxford MBA and secure admission to Saïd Business School. Scholarship selection additionally requires demonstrated entrepreneurial experience and social impact.
English requirement: Applicants must meet Oxford Saïd Business School’s English-language requirements where applicable.
IELTS: No separate Skoll Scholarship IELTS score is specified. Applicants must satisfy the Oxford MBA English-language requirement where applicable.
TOEFL: No separate Skoll Scholarship TOEFL score is specified. Applicants must satisfy the Oxford MBA English-language requirement where applicable.
Age requirement: No age restriction.
Work experience: Minimum three years of experience building and leading a social venture, with demonstrated evidence of significant social impact.
Other requirements
Applicants must demonstrate:
- Experience building and leading a social venture
- Significant evidence of social impact
- Curiosity, humility and persistence in understanding systemic problems
- Meaningful engagement with the social or environmental issue being addressed
- A clear commitment to long-term systemic change
- A clear explanation of how the Oxford MBA and Skoll community will strengthen their ability to create impact
- A demonstrated need for the scholarship based on financial situation, previous work experience or personal circumstances.
A social venture can be a for-profit or nonprofit organisation, or a programme or project led within a larger organisation, provided its primary objective is sustainable systems change and its impact can be demonstrated.
Skoll Scholarship Age Requirements:
There is no age restriction,
Application Deadline
The application deadline for Oxford Skoll Scholarship 2027 is January 6, 2027.
Applicants should submit all required materials before this date and verify any last-minute changes through the official scholarship source.
How to Apply for the Oxford Skoll Scholarship 2027
Application method: Online through the Oxford MBA application
Official Application URL: Oxford Saïd Business School Application Portal
Application Portal: Oxford Saïd Business School Application Portal
Deadline: January 6, 2027
Deadline Time: Not specified on the current Skoll Centre scholarship page
Timezone: Not specified on the current Skoll Centre scholarship page
Opening Date: The 2027–28 application cycle is open
Status: Open
Cycle: 2027–28 / September 2027 MBA intake
Oxford MBA Application Stages for the Skoll Scholarship
Applicants can apply for the Skoll Scholarship through any of the four eligible Oxford MBA application stages:
| MBA Stage | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 | September 2, 2026 |
| Stage 2 | October 5, 2026 |
| Stage 3 | November 4, 2026 |
| Stage 4 | January 6, 2027 |
The January 6, 2027 deadline is the final eligible stage for the 2027–28 Skoll Scholarship.
There is no separate initial Skoll Scholarship application form. Applicants apply directly to the Oxford MBA and include their Skoll Scholarship essay responses in the MBA application. After Saïd Business School assesses the MBA application, candidates who receive MBA admission proceed automatically to the Skoll Scholarship selection process.
Shortlisted candidates receive further instructions from the Skoll Centre, including a Logistics and Reference Form and online scholarship interviews. Successful candidates proceed to a final online interview.
Who Is the Oxford Skoll Scholarship 2027 For?
The Oxford Skoll Scholarship is specifically intended for experienced social entrepreneurs and impact leaders, not applicants seeking general MBA funding.
A strong candidate has already built or led a social venture or initiative, can demonstrate measurable social or environmental impact, and has a clear plan for using the Oxford MBA to increase that impact.
The scholarship also considers the applicant’s understanding of the systemic causes behind the problem they are addressing. The Skoll Centre looks for candidates who demonstrate entrepreneurial experience, changemaking qualities and a clear long-term commitment to systemic social or environmental impact.
Important Verification
Official Provider: Skoll Foundation
Administered by: Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Official Source URL: Skoll Scholarship — Official Oxford Skoll Centre page
Application Portal: Oxford Saïd Application Portal
Verification Status: Verified against the current Skoll Centre scholarship information and 2027 application timeline.
Source Date: Current 2027–28 admissions information available in September 2026.
Key takeaway
The Oxford Skoll Scholarship 2027 provides full MBA tuition plus a contribution toward living expenses for selected social entrepreneurs at the University of Oxford. Applicants need at least three years of experience building and leading a social venture with significant demonstrated impact. There is no age restriction, and up to four scholarships are typically awarded each year.
The final scholarship-eligible MBA application deadline is January 6, 2027. Applicants should submit the Skoll Scholarship essays together with their Oxford MBA application rather than applying through a separate scholarship application.
