Oxford-Orjiako Graduate Scholarship

University of Oxford; Said Business School

Description

Oxford-Orjiako Graduate Scholarship

The scholarship, funded by Dr. Bryant Orjiako, aligns with Oxford’s commitment to providing meaningful opportunities across Africa. This endowment facilitates the creation of a pioneering, fully endowed African MBA scholarship, available to students from all over Africa who wish to attend the school. This initiative marks the university’s first scholarship of its kind.

Scholarship Details:

Value: Covers course fees and provides a living cost grant of at least £17,668.

Number available: One scholarship.

Eligibility:

The scholarship is open to Oxford MBA students who hold African nationality and are ordinarily residents of an African country.

Selection Criteria:

Scholarships are granted based on academic excellence, demonstrated through degree results, GMAT or GRE scores, previous university honors, and other academic accomplishments.
Candidates must also exhibit evidence of contributing to the development of Africa and a commitment to furthering its development.

How to Apply:

No separate application is required. The information provided in your MBA application form will be utilized.
A completed MBA application must be submitted by the deadline.

Deadline: 5 January 2024.

If this scholarship remains unassigned to a candidate who applied by this date, candidates applying to the final MBA application deadline of 17 May 2024 may also be considered. Nonetheless, early application is advised.