Oxford, United Kingdom
Scholarship
Education
Details
Oxford University has a rich tradition of developing leaders and is a forefront of promoting the African growth story and continue to advocate for greater levels of investment into talent from across Africa.
They want to ensure that the barriers facing potential African MBA students are overcome, through support that includes scholarship funding from the Saïd Business School Foundation (SBSF).
A charitable trust established in 1998, SBSF supports the School in its pursuit of excellence and is proud to be at the forefront of promoting the African growth story and continue to advocate for greater levels of investment into talent from across Africa. The number of awards varies but typically, they have around 14 scholars funded in their MBA class per year.
All eligible offer-holders will be considered at each MBA admissions stage, however, SBSF cannot guarantee availability of these scholarships in the later application stages, so early application is recommended. There is no fixed application deadline for this scholarship.
Criteria
- Candidates of African nationality who demonstrate knowledge of and a commitment to the continent.
- Candidates should have strong degree results, a higher than regional average GMAT or GRE score
- Have strong professional experience with a minimum of two years work experience
- Have demonstrated professional achievement and leadership skills
Benefits
They offer a range of partial awards, typically up to £20,000, contributing towards the tuition fee.
About Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Saïd Business School believes in creating business leaders who lead with purpose.
As part of Oxford University, the Business School has a unique perspective on some of the most significant challenges facing business and the world today.
It's focus on the role of purpose in business ensures those who learn here are well placed to tackle world-scale problems. To achieve this, it delivers world-class research, teaching and coaching.
By teaching the written and unwritten rules of business and instilling our stakeholders with an appetite to create and realise change, it enables future business leaders to lead with purpose.