The University of Oxford Skoll scholarship is offering a fully funded Scholarship to students who have a track record of being a social entrepreneur and intend to continue creating impact after successful completion of studies in the UK
Founded in 1096, University of Oxford is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Oxford (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), South East England. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, University of Oxford is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Oxford offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 923 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this UK higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.
Eligibility Criteria
Applications are welcome from around the world.
Applicants should
Have a minimum three years of experience building and leading a social venture, with demonstrated evidence of significant social impact.
Demonstrate curiosity, humility, and persistence in seeking to understand the systemic roots of social or environmental challenges.
Have lived experience with the issue they seek to address or has meaningfully engaged with the issue through long-term work, research, or collaboration with those directly affected.
Display self-awareness regarding their position, privilege, and limitations and a willingness to listen, learn, and adapt.
Demonstrate a clear intention to pursue a career aligned with long-term, systemic social or environmental impact.
Articulate how being part of the University of Oxford, the Saïd Business School MBA programme, and the Skoll Centre community would advance their professional growth and their ability to create systemic social or environmental impact.
Demonstrate the need for the scholarship to achieve these career ambitions, based on financial situation, past work experiences, or personal circumstances.
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Founded in 1096, University of Oxford is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Oxford (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), South East England. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, University of Oxford is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Oxford offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 923 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this UK higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.