2019 Oxford-Adara Foundation Scholarships for African Women

Applications are now open for the 2019 Oxford-Adara Foundation Scholarships for African Women. The Oxford – Adara Foundation, a non-profit social enterprise in Nigeria, focusses on empowering women and advancing education in Africa. The Foundation shares Saïd Business School’s commitment to greater gender parity in education and supports our aim to foster a global MBA community with representation from all over the world.

New for 2019, the Adara Foundation, in partnership with Oxford University’s Graduate Scholarship Matched Fund, is offering a full scholarship to an exceptional female MBA candidate from Africa.

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The University of Oxford has a rich tradition of developing leaders. Their MBA programme builds on this legacy, providing you with a solid foundation in core business principles while developing a broadened mindset and understanding of the role of business in society. You will be challenged to delve deep into the areas that interest you most and gain the strategic skills and insight to lead a successful, purposeful career.

The programme exposes you to:

  • a globally connected network
  • a diverse student group
  • diverse career opportunities
  • thought leaders
  • a rigorous academic experience

What you will learn

  • Fundamental skills
    • Develop your ability to think logically, laterally and independently
    • Build fundamental skills through the core courses
    • Shape and define your career goals through industry-specific electives
    • Empower yourself to become a global leader
  • Real-world skills
    • Teamwork
    • Leadership
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Conflict management
    • Negotiation
    • Strategy building

Location:

United Kingdom

Benefits

The scholarship covers the full MBA programme fee and provides a living expenses stipend of at least £14,777

Eligibilities

  • Open to female candidates of an African nationality, with a preference for a candidate of Nigerian nationality.
  • Candidates must be ordinarily resident in a state outside of the European Economic Area including the UK, and intending to return to their home country upon completion of the MBA programme.
  • Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to contribute to Africa’s development.
  • The scholarship will be awarded based on academic merit.
Eligible Regions: African nationality

Application Process

No additional application is required, they will use the details you supply in your MBA application form to determine eligibility.

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Application Deadline: April 5, 2019

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