UK University of Oxford AfOx Masters Scholarships 2026
(Fully Funded)
The AfOx Graduate Scholarships at the University of Oxford
are a prestigious opportunity jointly established by the Mastercard Foundation
and the Africa Oxford Initiative (AfOx). In collaboration with the Saïd
Business School Foundation, this scholarship supports talented African students
who are passionate about driving positive change across the African continent.
For the 2026–27 academic year, up to five fully funded scholarships are
available for the MBA programme at Oxford’s Saïd Business School.
Degree Level
The AfOx Graduate Scholarships are available for Master’s
level (MBA) studies at the University of Oxford in
the United Kingdom.
Available Subjects
The scholarship is offered for the Master of
Business Administration (MBA) programme, designed for individuals who
aim to become impactful leaders and entrepreneurs contributing to Africa’s
sustainable development.
Benefits
The AfOx Graduate Scholarship provides full financial
support, along with tailored mentorship and leadership training. Key benefits
include:
- Full
tuition and college fees at the University of Oxford.
- A
living stipend of at least £20,780 for the duration of study.
- Networking
and leadership development opportunities through AfOx and the
Mastercard Foundation.
- Pre-arrival,
on-course, and post-graduation support to help scholars integrate and
thrive.
- Access
to the Saïd Business School Foundation network and AfOx community of
scholars and alumni.
Eligible Nationalities
The scholarship is open exclusively to African
nationals who are ordinarily resident in any African country.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the AfOx Graduate Scholarship
2026-27, applicants must:
- Be citizens
of an African country.
- Be ordinarily
resident in Africa.
- Demonstrate
a strong commitment to Africa’s development through leadership,
community engagement, or professional contributions.
- Meet
the academic and admission requirements of the University of
Oxford’s MBA programme.
- Submit
a complete MBA application by the scholarship deadline.
Application Procedure
There is no separate application for the AfOx Graduate
Scholarship. Interested candidates should:
- Apply
for the MBA programme at the University of Oxford through the official
application portal.
- Submit
the application by 7 January 2026, ensuring all required documents and
references are included.
- If
shortlisted, candidates will be invited for an interview by the
University.
- Successful
applicants will automatically be considered for the AfOx Graduate
Scholarship.
Application Deadline
7 January 2026
Official Website
For detailed information, visit the AfOx Graduate
Scholarships page or the University of Oxford Saïd Business School website.
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