Scholarships at Saïd Business School

Our impact programme scholarships pave the way for gifted individuals, who might otherwise face funding constraints, to fully engage and excel.

Scholarship Details

Value

A partial programme fee reduction based on individual circumstances.

Number available

There are a limited number per programme, awarded by each programme team.

Eligibility criteria

Scholarship recipients should be working full-time, and funded by an aid or development agency, non-governmental organisation, social enterprise or other organisations in the not-for-profit sector. 

Selection criteria

Candidates will be shortlisted based their application essay, demonstrated need and video interview.

Due to the limited number of scholarships and large number of applications, the admissions committee will be unable to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.

Dates and deadlines

Scholarships for all impact programmes are open for one month:

• Oxford Impact Investing Programme applications open 1-30 September for the February 2024 cohort

• Oxford Impact Measurement Programme applications open 1-29 February for the June 2024 cohort

• Oxford Social Finance Programme applications open 1-30 April for the September 2024 cohort

• Oxford Impact Finance Innovations Programme applications open 1-30 June for the October 2024 cohort

Leo Tong Chen is a Saïd Business School alumnus who completed the MBA programme in 2001. He was a young entrepreneur when he joined the MBA programme and went on to found dGav Capital, a venture capital investment management firm focusing on new material, new energy, electronic vehicles, environment protection, healthcare, biotechnology and artificial intelligence sectors. In 2017, Tong Chen felt he was now at the point in his career where he was able to give something back.

For the 2024-25 class, we can offer two scholarships for £30,000.

Scholarship Details

Value

£30,000

Number available

Two

Eligibility criteria

You must be ordinarily resident in one of the following countries: 

• China

• United Kingdom

• USA

• Australia

• New Zealand

Selection criteria

Awarded on the basis of academic excellence demonstrated through degree results, GMAT or GRE score, previous university prizes and awards, and other academic achievements.

Deadline

No fixed application deadline. 

All eligible offer-holders will be considered after each MBA admissions deadline. We cannot guarantee the availability of this scholarship in our later application stages, so early application is recommended.

Overview

The Oxford Saïd Future Leaders Scholarships are prestigious new awards, introduced in 2024, to honour the achievements and support the ambitions of our brightest and best MBA students, who will go on to become future leaders in their different fields. They are supported by a generous external donation, with the aim of supporting the School in its pursuit of excellence in research and teaching and learning.

Scholarship details

Value

A range of partial awards, typically up to £40,000, contributing towards course fees.

Number available

Typically 20-25 MBA scholars per year.

Eligibility criteria

All MBA applicants are eligible.

Selection criteria

• Academic excellence, demonstrated through outstanding degree results, GMAT or GRE score, previous university prizes and awards, and other academic achievements.

• Strong communication skills and excellent leadership ability or potential.

• Outstanding career progression and potential to excel.

• Enthusiasm to become a leading ambassador for the School whilst on the programme and beyond.

Deadline

There is no fixed application deadline.

All offer-holders will be considered at each MBA admissions stage. This funding will be available at all three stages. 

Overview

The scholarship is funded by Grace Lake Partners in partnership with the Rewley Fund.

Ladi Delano is a two-time Saïd Business School alumnus (MSc in Major Programme Management, 2018; Postgraduate Diploma in Global Business, 2016). In 2014, Ladi co-founded Grace Lake Partners (GLP), an investment and advisory firm that builds and operates businesses that address societal needs in Nigeria while creating economic value for the company and its shareholders.

The plight of many young Nigerians who cannot further their education weighs heavy on Ladi’s heart. This conviction led to the creation of the GLP Cares Foundation. The Foundation has provided numerous full scholarships to scholars to attend reputable private and public Universities in Nigeria.

Ladi graduated from Oxford Saïd, and through the GLP Cares Foundation, established the Oxford-Grace Lake Scholarship. Powered in partnership with the Rewley Fund, the scholarship supports extraordinary candidates from Nigeria.

Scholarship details

Value

£20,000

Number available

One

Eligibility criteria

You must be ordinarily resident in Nigeria.

Selection criteria

• Awarded on academic excellence demonstrated through degree results, GMAT or GRE score, previous university prizes and awards and other academic achievements.

• You must demonstrate a commitment to Nigeria's development and an intention to continue to contribute to Nigeria's development.

Deadline

There is no fixed application deadline for this scholarship. 

All eligible candidates will be considered after each MBA admissions deadline. We cannot guarantee the availability of the scholarship in our later application stages, so recommend early application.

Overview

Without alumni contributions to the Rewley Fund, these scholarships would not be possible.

Our alumni support future generations of Saïd Business School students, giving them access to the experience, world-class education and networks that the School offer. By supporting scholars, alumni have a tangible impact on the lives and futures of others.

Named after the 13th-Century Rewley Abbey, a place of learning for Cistercian monks, which stood on the grounds of Saïd Business School, the Rewley Scholarships continue the scholarly tradition of the site and brings the best and brightest to Oxford Saïd. 

Formerly known as the Alumni Annual Fund Scholarships, the fund has been rebranded to reflect the School’s history and the values it is taking into the future. The scholarships enable us to promote gender parity and increase diversity on our programmes, and crucially reduce the financial barrier to further study.

The Rewley Fund powers several scholarship schemes in partnership with renowned organisations, such as the Laidlaw Scholarships, Forté Fellowships for Women, Reaching Out MBA (ROMBA) LGBTQ+ Fellowships, and several alumni funded scholarships including the Oxford-Grace Lake Scholarship.

We are delighted that from 2024, Rewley scholarships will be available to students across our MBA, Executive MBA, MSc in Financial Economics, MSc in Major Programme Management and Diploma programmes.

MBA

Value

A range of partial awards, typically up to £20,000, contributing towards course fees.

Number available

Varies each year, but typically three scholars in our MBA class. 

Eligibility criteria

All MBA applicants are eligible. 

Selection criteria

Awarded on the basis of academic excellence demonstrated through degree results, GMAT or GRE score, previous university prizes and awards, and other academic achievements.

Deadline

There is no fixed application deadline.

All eligible offer-holders will be considered at each MBA admissions stage, with funding available at all three stages. 

Overview

The Saïd Business School Foundation (SBSF) is a charitable trust established in 1998 to support the School in its pursuit of excellence.

The Foundation aims to assist the School in its pursuit of excellence in research, teaching and relevance to business practitioners with a view to establishing and maintaining the School as one the world’s top schools.

Scholarship details

Value

A range of partial awards, typically up to £30,000, contributing towards course fees.

Number available

This varies per year but typically around 50 MBA scholars.

Eligibility criteria

All MBA applicants are eligible.

Preference may be given to candidates of African, Middle Eastern and Latin American nationality. 

Selection criteria

May include, but not limited to:

• Academic achievement and excellence, demonstrated through degree results, GMAT or GRE score, previous university prizes and awards, and other academic achievements.

• Readiness and enthusiasm to become a strong ambassador for the School whilst on the programme and beyond.

• Strong career progression and excellent career potential.

• Strong communication skills and leadership ability or potential.

Deadline

There is no fixed application deadline.

All eligible offer-holders will be considered at each MBA admissions stage. This funding will be available at all three stages.