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5OXFORD PERSHING SQUARE GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

The challenge

We live in momentous times. Our society as a whole has never been more prosperous. Yet despite the

many impressive and far-reaching advances achieved over the last century, we still face many challenges

such as poverty, inequality, economic and social instability, overpopulation and climate change. These

challenges call for dynamic, visionary and highly capable leaders, committed to addressing the worlds

complexities through intelligent, well-developed management skills.

The solution

The most effective leaders are able to use a broad understanding of management to translate specific

domain knowledge into practical and innovative outcomes. This is the essence of the Oxford 1+1 MBA

programme, which offers students the unique opportunity to gain the depth of an Oxford Masters

degree with the breadth of an MBA.

The Oxford Pershing Square Graduate Scholarship will support up to five extraordinary individuals each

year to realise their passion to address world-scale social challenges. Through the degree, students will

acquire skills and networks that enable them to create a real difference as effective and transformative

leaders of the future.

The Oxford Pershing SquareGraduate Scholarship:Cultivating leaders to createsocial change


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The Oxford Pershing SquareGraduate Scholarship providesfunding for up to five scholarseach year to cover thetuition, college fees andliving expenses for the MBA

year of study. Scholars arealso eligible to apply for

further funding to coverthe Masters degree in thefirst year of the 1+1 MBAprogramme.

Criteria

1. Combination of academic and leadership potential.

2. Strong personal character.

3. Experience, aptitude and intention of pursuing a career that addresses global challenges.

4. Articulated vision on how the Oxford 1+1 MBA will allow you to fulfil this intention.

How to apply

5. Register interest for the Scholarship on the Oxford 1+1 MBA online appli cation by the end of Stage 3

(10 Jan 2014) - www.sbs.oxford.edu/1plus1.

6. The strongest candidates will be shortlisted at each application stage and invited to submit an essay

in response to a specific question.

7. Upon acceptance into both the Masters and MBA programmes, candidates will be interviewed by the

Oxford Pershing Square Graduate Scholarship panel.

8. The Scholarship Committee will notify all applicants by April 2014.

Scholarship application


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Throughout their two-year programme at Oxford, Scholars will be mentored by leaders across

business, academic and social sectors, and be supported by dedicated staff members at the

Sad Business School to help them explore the endless opportunities both at Oxford and in

their careers. Academic work will be complemented further by a series of group activities

including events, private dinners, and membership into student societies, aimed at strengthening

professional networks.

Each Scholar will become a member of one of Oxfords 38 colleges, allowing them to interact

with students and faculty from a variety of academic backgrounds, in situations from high table

dinners to college balls. Scholars will also join an exclusive University-wide scholars network

which includes the Rhodes, Clarendon and Skoll Scholars.

Scholars will have access to Oxfords alumni networks which span nearly 130 different countries.

Scholars will also receive ongoing dedicated support towards their goals from both the Said

Business School and the Pershing Square Graduate Scholars network of alumni and current

students. Over time, this network will develop and grow, to support future generations of

Scholars.

Oxford Pershing SquareScholar Experience

The Schools garden and view of the West Wing building at dusk.

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* Courses subject to divisional approval,

please check www.sbs.oxford.edu/1plus1

for up-to-date information of all the

Masters courses available with the

programme.

PARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

c Computer Science

NTRE FOR CRIMINOLOGY

c Criminology and Criminal Justice*

PARTMENT OF EDUCATION

c Education (Child Development and Education)c Education (Comparative and International Education)

c Education (Higher Education)

c Education (Learning and Technology)

HOOL OF GEOGRAPHY AND THE ENVIRONMENT

c Biodiversity, Conservation and Management

c Environmental Change and Management

c Nature, Society and Environmental Policy

c Water Science, Policy and Management

CULTY OF HISTORY

c Social and Economic History*

HOOL OF INTERDISCIPLINARY AREA STUDIES

c Contemporary Chinese Studies*

c African Studies *

c Contemporary India*

c Modern Japanese Studies*

c Latin American Studies*

c Russian and East European Studies*

c Public Policy in Latin America

FORD INTERNET INSTITUTE

c Social Science of the Internet

PARTMENT OF SOCIAL POLICY AND INTERVENTION

c Comparative Social Policy*

c Evidence Based Social Intervention*

The Oxford 1+1 MBA programme allowsyou to pair Oxford Universitys one-yearfull-time MBA programme with one of aselection of one-year Masters programmesoffered by other University departments.

High-calibre applicants can apply to both the MBA and Masters

programmes at the same time, and undertake a two-year Oxford

postgraduate experience that combines the depth of study of an

Masters, with the managerial and leadership breadth of an MBA.

Why consider the Oxford 1+1 MBA programme?

The benefits of the Oxford 1+1 MBA programme at Oxford

are unique:

Students will be trained across disciplines, drawing upon the

resources of a world-class university.

Students will have the opportunity to develop complementary

networks of peers and alumni through Oxfords collegiate

experience.

Detailed subject knowledge, combined with highly developed

management skills is highly sought after by employers.

Costs for the Oxford 1+1 programme

The Oxford Pershing Square Graduate Scholarship will cover the

tuition, college and living expenses for the MBA year of study. For

more information about fees and funding please visit

www.ox.ac.uk/feesandfunding.

Which Masters could you choose topair with the Oxford MBA?

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Oxford University is aremarkable community withexcellence across many fields.The Oxford 1+1 MBA is aninnovative programme thatinvites leading students fromaround the world to drawupon the depth and breadth ofknowledge at Oxford.

Prof Andrew Hamilton

Vice Chancellor, University of Oxford


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Oxford has connected me with inspiring, brilliantminds from countries all over the globe. With theskills and relationships Ive forged here, I am now wellprepared to embark on a career aimed at creating asustainable world through for-profit business.

Kevin Baum

Oxford 1+1 MBA, MSc Water Science, Policy and Management

At Oxford, you are interacting everyday with peoplewho move and shake the world. When you are withthem, you are in that category also once you realisethat, you realise that any idea you have, and anyapproach you take, can be utilised to create socialchange that is real and impactful.

Sue Altman

Oxford 1+1 MBA, MSc International and Comparative Education

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SAID BUSINESS SCHOOL

Sad Business School blends the best of new and old. A young, vibrant, and

innovative business school thats embedded in an 800 year old world-class

university. Its a place where we study how successful businesses appreciate

the rules of the game - written and unwritten - and how they create

new rules through entrepreneurship, innovation, and huge infrastructure

programmes. As a part of Oxford, we dont just talk about how business

interacts with the broader world, but we experience it as we engage with

Oxford colleagues from many other backgrounds and with the broader

business community.

THE PERSHING SQUARE FOUNDATION

The Pershing Square Foundation supports exceptional leaders and

innovative organisations that tackle social issues and deliver scalable and

sustainable impact. Since 2006, the Foundation has committed over $220

million around the world, spanning areas such as economic development,

education, healthcare, justice and the arts. In addition to backing the

Oxford Pershing Square Graduate Scholarship, the Foundations initiatives

include bold education reform in Newark, New Jersey, a cancer research

prize for innovative young scientists, and life-changing programmes for

smallholder farmers in Africa. The Foundation was established by Karen and

Bill Ackman. Bill is the CEO and Portfolio Manager of Pershing Square Capital

Management, L.P.

WWW.SBS.OXFORD.EDU/MBA

Sad Business School

University of Oxford

Park End Street

Oxford

OX1 1HP

United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0)1865 278804

[email protected]

2013 SAID BUSINESS SCHOOL. PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAVID FISHER

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