The Oxford-Orjiako Scholarship enables the establishment of a new, fully endowed African MBA scholarship, open to students coming to the school from across the whole of Africa. It is the first of its kind at the university.
The Oxford-Orjiako Graduate Scholarship covers full course fees and a grant for living costs of at least £19,237 for Oxford MBA applicants who are of African nationality.
This scholarship provides a remarkable opportunity for African students to pursue world-class education at one of the world’s leading universities, while also contributing to the development of their home country upon graduation.
Oxford-Orjiako Scholarship Description Details
The Oxford-Orjiako Scholarship is funded by Dr Bryant Orjiako and builds on Oxford’s mission to create meaningful opportunities across Africa.
University of Oxford is committed to ensuring that the world-class education is available to talented individuals from any backgrounds and support future leaders with scholarship opportunities.
Successful applicants will be notified in April 2025. Applicants will be required to accept the scholarship offer within a specified period.
Oxford-Orjiako Graduate Scholarship Requirements
To be considered for the Oxford-Orjiako Graduate Scholarship, Applicant must:
- Ordinarily be resident in an African country.
- Be of African Nationality.
- The scholarship is awarded based on academic excellence. Applicants must have a strong academic record.
- The scholarship is open to students applying for any full-time graduate course at the University of Oxford.
- The scholarship is intended for students who require financial assistance to study at Oxford.
- Demonstrate leadership potential and a commitment to contributing to the development of their country.
Oxford-Orjiako Scholarship Benefits
- The scholarship will provide course fees.
- A stipend for living expenses of at least £19,237, is provided, covering accommodation, food, and other daily needs.
- The scholarship may include a travel allowance for the journey to and from the UK.
Required Documents for Oxford-Orjiako Scholarship
To apply, Applicants must be ready to submit the following documents;
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary education institutions attended.
- A personal statement outlining the applicant’s academic and career goals, and how the scholarship will help achieve these goals.
- At least two academic references who can attest to the applicant’s qualifications.
- A copy of a African passport or other valid ID.
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae highlighting academic and professional achievements.
- Applicants whose first language is not English may need to provide proof of English language proficiency (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS).
- Evidence of contributing to Africa’s development and evidence of an intention to continue to contribute to Africa’s development.
How To Apply for Oxford-Orjiako Graduate Scholarship 2025 (Step by Step)
To apply for the 2025 Oxford-Orjiako Scholarship, interested and qualified applicants should;
- Click on the button below to visit the scholarship webpage.
- Apply for an MBA program at the University of Oxford.
- The complete MBA application must be submitted by the deadline.
- No additional application is needed. We will use the details you supply in your MBA application form.
- Shortlisted candidates may be required to attend an interview as part of the selection process.
- Applicants should ensure they apply before the deadline specific to their chosen course.
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