AfOx Graduate Scholarships for the MBA Programme 2025-2026

The University of Oxford, in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation and the Saïd Business School Foundation, is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the AfOx Graduate Scholarships. As part of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program and the Africa Oxford Initiative (AfOx), up to seven scholarships are available for the 2025-2026 MBA programme at the Saïd Business School.

This prestigious scholarship opportunity is designed to support talented individuals from Africa in pursuing their graduate studies at the University of Oxford.

Mastercard Foundation AfOx Graduate Scholarships are available for applicants who are African nationals, are ordinarily resident in African countries, and 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

• Full course fees and a grant for living costs of at least £19,237.

Eligibility

• Open to African citizens who are ordinarily resident in Africa;
• They should demonstrate a commitment to Africa’s development.

How to Apply

No separate application is needed, but you must submit your MBA application form by the deadline. If you are eligible, you will be contacted by the university.