Study in the UK! Great news—applications for the Eni-Oxford Africa Scholarship are now open. This guide provides details about the scholarship, its benefits, and the step-by-step application process.
The Eni-Oxford Africa Scholarship 2025-2026 is a fully funded scholarship for African students. It is available for MBA studies at the University of Oxford. The scholarship covers the full MBA course fees, a living expenses stipend, and one return airfare.
Funded by Eni, an international integrated energy company, this scholarship aligns with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Eni contributes to these goals through strategic partnerships focused on areas such as youth employment, agriculture value chains, and renewable energy, especially in Africa. This year, Eni is offering two fully funded scholarships for two outstanding graduates who wish to study for their MBA at Oxford.
Eni has a long tradition of supporting scholarships. Its “Scuola Enrico Mattei” was a pioneer for postgraduate education in Italy and helped shape managerial studies in Europe. Since 1957, the “Scuola” has awarded scholarships to about 2,600 young graduates from 111 countries to attend the “Master MEDEA” program in oil and energy industries, spreading the Mattei legacy worldwide.
Eni’s expertise in training and knowledge management is promoted through Eni Corporate University. The company has strong relationships with some of the world’s most prestigious universities, including Oxford University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Scholarship Summary
- Level of Study: MBA
- Institution(s): University of Oxford
- Study in: UK
- Courses Offered: MBA
- Program Period: One year
- Deadline: Admission deadline
- Stage 1: Wednesday, 27 September 2024
- Stage 2: Friday, 5 January 2025
- Stage 3: Wednesday, 20 March 2025
Scholarship Coverage
The Eni-Oxford Africa Scholarship will cover the following:
- Full MBA course fees
- Living expenses stipend
- One return airfare
Eligibility Criteria for Eni-Oxford Africa Scholarship
To qualify for the Eni-Oxford Africa Scholarship, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Required Language: English. You must prove your English language proficiency. Click here to learn more about the tests and required scores.
- Eligible Countries: Algeria, Angola, Egypt, Gabon, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Libya, Morocco, Mozambique, Nigeria, Republic of Congo, South Africa, and Tunisia
- Work Experience: At least two years of full-time work experience, listed on a one-page CV. The scholarship looks for evidence of career growth, international exposure, and leadership potential. Experience in a specific sector is not required.
- GMAT or GRE: A high level of quantitative and analytical skills, demonstrated by your GMAT or GRE results. Click here for more details on test scores.
How to Apply for Eni-Oxford Africa Scholarship?
Please follow the following application instructions to apply for Eni-Oxford Africa Scholarship:
- You will be asked to detail your post-MBA career plans and demonstrate how the program will equip you with the skills to reach these goals. By indicating a clear view of your professional development, you will show us that you understand the strengths of your professional experience, have researched your future professional goals, and how an MBA will bridge the gap between the two, upload all your university degree academic transcripts/mark-sheets to the online application form.
- As part of your application, you will need to submit a supporting statement
- Tell them something that is not covered in your application which you would like the Admissions Committee to know about you. (Maximum 250 words).
- If you are applying under the Oxford 1+1 MBA scheme you also need to submit the following essay:
Explain why you see this as particularly beneficial for you and how it fits with your career and personal development aims. (Maximum 250 words). - Re-applicants will need to submit an additional essay as below:
What improvements have you made in your candidacy since you last applied to the Oxford MBA? (Maximum 250 words).
When reviewing your essays, the admissions committee will be looking for evidence of the following: good communication skills, leadership potential, analytical skills, fit with the Oxford MBA community, among other characteristics.
- You will need to complete five questions via our online assessment platform. To virtually meet you, get a sense of your personality and see how you think on your feet, you will need to complete an online assessment as part of your application:
- Two motivation-based questions – all candidates will answer the same questions
- Two competency-based questions – these will be randomised
- Written response – this will be randomised and light-hearted to show us how you can think on your feet!
- Using the online application form you will need to submit two references, preferably from professional referees. Once your referee details are input into the form, your referee will receive an automatic email from the School with details on how to complete the online reference form.
Please note they can only accept references from a valid work/professional/institutional email address and not from Gmail/Hotmail accounts. - After ensuring you have all the above requirements before submitting your application form, use the online application to apply
- Please ensure your application is complete and that your £150 application fee has been paid upon submission.
- Once you have submitted your MBA application, they will use the details you have provided to determine your eligibility for this scholarship. You do not need to undertake any additional actions.
To apply and know more about Eni-Oxford Africa Scholarship, please visit the official website: