Closing Date: 6 January 2027
Applications are now open for the Mastercard Foundation AfOx Graduate Scholarships for the 2027/28 MBA programme at University of Oxford
Overview
The University of Oxford and the Mastercard Foundation have established an innovative and ambitious partnership under the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme and the Africa Oxford Initiative (AfOx) to support Africans who have had to overcome hardship. In partnership with Saïd Business School, up to three AfOx Graduate Scholarships are available for the 2027-28 MBA programme.
The AfOx Graduate Scholarships aim to provide outstanding African graduates with the opportunity to undertake a fully funded Masters degree at the University of Oxford. Going beyond providing course fees and living costs, the AfOx scholarships deliver tailor-made training programmes, networking opportunities and support for students before, during and following their time at Oxford.
Mastercard Foundation AfOx Graduate Scholarships are available for applicants who are African nationals, ordinarily resident in African countries, who can demonstrate a commitment to Africa’s development. The scholarships cover course fees and a grant for living costs, as well as tailor-made training programmes, networking opportunities and support for students before, during and following their time at Oxford.
Scholarship details
Value
Full course fees and a grant for living costs of at least £21,805.
Number available
Up to three
Eligibility criteria
Open to African citizens who are ordinarily resident in Africa, have not already taken a Masters degree, and can demonstrate a commitment to Africa’s development.
View the AfOx Graduate Scholarships website to see more about the scholarship and its criteria.
How to apply
No separate application is needed, but you must submit your MBA application form by the deadline.
If you are shortlisted for interview, you will be contacted by the University.
Deadline
6 January 2027
Africa and Oxford Saïd
Candidates applying to join the MBA class may be interested in viewing details of other scholarships available to candidates who are nationals of or ordinarily resident in Africa:
- Saïd Business School Foundation Scholarships
- Weidenfeld-Hoffman Scholarships and Leadership Programme
Africa and Oxford Saïd advocate for greater levels of investment into talent from across Africa, and currently leads the way in supporting and recruiting students from Africa.
Apply to the MBA or 1+1 MBA
Visit the programme pages to find out more about the programme, the admissions requirements, and how to apply. You can also contact the MBA recruitment team for a discussion about your suitability for the programme.
