Become a Change-Maker with the AfOx Graduate Scholarships 2026 at Oxford



Seize the extraordinary opportunity to study at the University of Oxford with the fully funded AfOx Graduate Scholarships 2026 Established by the Mastercard Foundation in partnership with the Africa Oxford Initiative AfOx and the Saïd Business School Foundation this scholarship supports talented African students passionate about driving sustainable development across the continent↔

 Become a Change-Maker with the AfOx Graduate Scholarships 2026 at Oxford

The AfOx Graduate Scholarships are available for Master’s level MBA studies at Oxford’s Saïd Business School

Available Subjects

The scholarship is specifically for the Master of Business Administration MBA programme designed for aspiring leaders and entrepreneurs committed to Africa’s progress and development

Scholarship Benefits

Recipients receive full tuition and college fees at the University of Oxford A living stipend of at least £20,780 for the duration of the programme Networking and leadership development opportunities through AfOx and the Mastercard Foundation Pre-arrival on-course and post-graduation support to integrate and thrive Access to the Saïd Business School Foundation network and AfOx community of scholars and alumni

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be African citizens residing in Africa Demonstrate commitment to Africa’s development through leadership community engagement or professional contributions Meet all academic and admission requirements of the University of Oxford MBA programme Submit a complete MBA application by the scholarship deadline

Conclusion

The AfOx Graduate Scholarships 2026-27 provide an unparalleled opportunity for talented African students to study at one of the world’s leading universities and emerge as agents of change in their communities This initiative reinforces a shared commitment to empowering the next generation of African leaders through education innovation and global collaboration

Application Procedure

There is no separate application for the AfOx Graduate Scholarship Candidates must apply for the MBA programme at the University of Oxford through the official application portal Submit the application by 7 January 2026 including all required documents and references Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview Successful applicants are automatically considered for the scholarship

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