The Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford is officially welcoming applicants for its prestigious Future Leaders Scholarship portfolio for the 2026 academic session. Originally established through a transformative multi-million-pound donation from philanthropist Wafic Saïd and the Saïd Foundation.
Scholarship Overview
| Host Country | United Kingdom |
| Institution | Saïd Business School, University of Oxford |
| Study Location | Study in United Kingdom |
| Eligible Countries | All Countries |
| Requirements | Show leadership experience |
| Scholarship Category | Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships |
| Reward | Partial Funding |
| Application Closing Date | Not Specified |
This premier funding scheme is designed to attract, honour, and support the ambitions of the world’s brightest minds as they pursue an elite Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in the United Kingdom.
Benefits of Oxford Saïd Future Leaders Scholarships 2026
The Future Leaders Scholarship acts as a merit-driven financial boost to help top-tier global talents offset the cost of an elite business education. The funding package includes:
- Financial awards ranging up to £40,000 applied directly toward your tuition and institutional course fees.
- Selected scholars receive priority recognition as official School Ambassadors
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Eligibility Criteria
To maintain Oxford’s historic standards of academic excellence, candidates are evaluated against strict competitive indicators. To be automatically considered, you must demonstrate:
- Exceptional career progression and stellar potential.
- Superb leadership ability and strong communication skills.
- Academic success, demonstrated through first-rate degree results, GMAT or GRE score, and other achievements.
- Enthusiasm to become a leading ambassador for the School, whilst on the programme and beyond.
Required Application Documents
Because this funding scheme utilizes a streamlined screening approach, no separate scholarship application form is required. Evaluation relies strictly on the comprehensive documentation submitted during your primary Oxford MBA application. Ensure your baseline portal contains:
- Comprehensive Executive CV
- Official Academic Transcripts
- GMAT or GRE Test Scores
- MBA Mandatory Essays
- Professional Reference Letters
How to Apply for Oxford Saïd Future Leaders Scholarships 2026
- Click on the application button below to Visit the Official Portal
- No additional application required. Oxford will use the details you supply in your MBA application form to determine suitability.
- All eligible offer-holders will be considered at each MBA admissions stage.
- Deadline is NOT SPECIFIED.
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When is it going to end
Hello Ibrahim,
The deadline for the Oxford Saïd Future Leaders Scholarship has not been disclosed by the host. As such, we advise that you apply as early as possible.
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