The Skoll Scholarship is a prestigious award designed to support social entrepreneurs pursuing the Oxford MBA at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. Funded by the Skoll Foundation, this scholarship aims to empower individuals dedicated to creating positive social and environmental change through entrepreneurial ventures.
Scholarship Overview
- Purpose: To provide financial support and recognition to social entrepreneurs who have demonstrated a commitment to addressing pressing social and environmental challenges through innovative business solutions.
- Coverage: The scholarship typically covers the full course fees for the Oxford MBA program and offers a contribution towards living expenses. In rare cases, partial scholarships may be awarded.
- Number of Awards: The Skoll Centre generally awards up to four scholarships annually.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Skoll Scholarship, applicants should:
- Demonstrate Entrepreneurial Action: Have identified opportunities and taken action to make a positive social impact, preferably with at least three years of experience in driving change through entrepreneurial approaches.
- Create Impact with a Focus on Systems Change: Show evidence of outcomes and impact that address unjust systems and practices in their area of work.
- Exhibit Personal Qualities of a Social Entrepreneur: Be a force for positive change, persistent, willing to take risks, and capable of developing networks to pursue mutual goals.
- Demonstrate Financial Need: Be in a position where the cost of the MBA program is a significant financial burden and be able to demonstrate the need for the scholarship.
Application Process
- Apply to the Oxford MBA Program: Submit a complete application to the Oxford MBA program during stages 1, 2, 3, or 4 of the admissions process.
- Submit Skoll Scholarship Essay: As part of the MBA application, upload responses to the Skoll Scholarship essay questions found in the ‘Funding’ section of the application form.
- Selection Process: The MBA Admissions Team will assess your application for MBA acceptance. If accepted, your application automatically proceeds to the Skoll Scholarship Selection Committee.
Additional Resources
For comprehensive information about the Skoll Scholarship, including detailed eligibility criteria, application procedures, and selection processes, please visit the official Skoll Scholarship website:
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