University of Oxford 2025-2026 Laidlaw Scholarships (Fully-funded)

The Laidlaw Scholarships are intended to encourage extraordinary women with clear leadership potential to enrol onto the Oxford MBA programme when they would not have previously considered the qualification due to financial constraints.

Recipients are extraordinary individuals who have a passion for gender equality and have demonstrated their commitment to leading change in their sector.

Scholars have the opportunity to benefit from a range of on-course activities and priority access to events both at the School and at Reuben College. They also benefit from joining a unique community and network. Read more about the scholar community.

Through additional support from the Laidlaw Foundation and in partnership with the Saïd Business School Foundation, we can offer up to 10 scholarships for the 2025-26 class. 

• Table of Content
• About University of Oxford
• University of Oxford Laidlaw Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of University of Oxford Laidlaw Scholarships
• University of Oxford Laidlaw Scholarships Courses
• Requirements for University of Oxford Laidlaw Scholarships Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Oxford Laidlaw Scholarships
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Oxford

As the oldest university in the English-speaking world, Oxford is a unique and historic institution. There is no clear date of foundation, but teaching existed at Oxford in some form in 1096 and developed rapidly from 1167, when Henry II banned English students from attending the University of Paris.

University of Oxford Laidlaw Scholarships

Application Deadline	06 Jan 2025
Country to study	United Kingdom
School to study	University of Oxford
Type	Masters
Course to study	View courses
Sponsor	University of Oxford
Gender	Women

Aim and Benefits of University of Oxford Laidlaw Scholarships

Scholarship Value:

Either full or half MBA course fees. 

Number available:

Eight full and two half-fee scholarships. 

University of Oxford Laidlaw Scholarships Courses

• MBA Master of Business Administration

Requirements for University of Oxford Laidlaw Scholarships Qualification

Open to female candidates.

Tenable at Reuben College only. All eligible applicants will be considered for the scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state on your offer acceptance form. If successful, you will be transferred to Reuben College to take up the scholarship.

 

Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Oxford Laidlaw Scholarships

Selection criteria:

Consideration for the scholarships will be given to those who can demonstrate:

• Exceptional leadership potential in their field.
• Academic excellence evidenced through degree results, GMAT or GRE score and other academic achievements.
• Commitment to gender equality, leading ethically and paying it forward.
• That they could not otherwise afford to do an Oxford MBA. 

Application Deadline

January 6, 2025

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to University of Oxford on apply.sbs.ox.ac.uk to apply

Submit an MBA application and complete the Laidlaw scholarship application section of the form. This section will be visible to female candidates only.

The Laidlaw scholarship application includes a financial need assessment and an essay section. Both parts must be completed.

Deadline

6 January 2025.

Early application is recommended. 

For more details visit: University of Oxford website.