The University of Oxford has announced the opening of applications for theAfOx Graduate Scholarships, in partnership with theMastercard Foundation, theAfrica Oxford Initiative (AfOx), and with support from theSaïd Business School Foundation. This AfOx Scholarship for Master’s Degree presents an exceptional opportunity for students from the African continent who wish to pursue an MBA (Master of Business Administration) at the University of Oxford for the2026–2027academic year.
Funding Institutions
- University of Oxford– United Kingdom
- In partnership with:
- Mastercard Foundation
- Africa Oxford Initiative (AfOx)
- Saïd Business School Foundation
Number of Scholarships Available
Only 5 scholarshipsare available for the 2026–2027 academic year.
Funding Provided
- Full tuition feesfor the MBA programme.
- Living stipendof no less than£20,780.
- Tailored training programmes, as well as opportunities for academic and professional networking.
- Comprehensive support before, during, and after the period of study at Oxford.
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible for the AfOx Scholarship, you must:
- Be acitizen of an African country.
- Beordinarily resident in Africa.
- Demonstrate astrong commitment to Africa’s development.
- Submit a complete application to theMBA programmeat the University of Oxford.
How to Apply
No separate scholarship application is required.
- All you need to do is submit yourMBA applicationby the specified deadline.
- If you are shortlisted, the University will contact you for an interview.
- Application deadline:7 January 2026.