Application is now open for the University of Oxford-Grace Lake Scholarship. Interested applicants are encouraged to send in their applications before the deadline date.
About the University of Oxford and Scholarship
The University of Oxford, steeped in history and tradition, stands as one of the world’s oldest and most esteemed institutions of higher learning. Its educational heritage traces back to 1096, rendering it not only the oldest university in the English-speaking world but also the second-oldest continuously operating university worldwide.
A pivotal period of growth commenced in 1167 after King Henry II prohibited English students from attending the University of Paris. Subsequent disagreements between scholars and Oxford residents in 1209 led some academics to establish the University of Cambridge. Together, these two renowned institutions are often collectively referred to as Oxbridge.
The University comprises thirty-nine semi-autonomous constituent colleges and four permanent private halls. Additionally, it encompasses various academic departments organized into four divisions. These colleges are self-governing entities within the university, each governing its membership and possessing its internal framework and activities. All students are affiliated with a specific college.
Teaching at the undergraduate level at Oxford entails a combination of lectures, small-group tutorials held at the colleges and halls, seminars, laboratory work, and, occasionally, further tutorials offered by central university faculties and departments. Postgraduate teaching predominantly follows a centralized model. In 2022, the University of Oxford secured the 13th position in the Nature Index, a ranking that assesses the most significant contributors to papers published in 82 prestigious journals.
This scholarship is supported by Grace Lake Partners in collaboration with the Rewley Fund. Ladi Delano, a distinguished alumnus of the Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford, holds degrees in MSc in Major Programme Management (2018) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Global Business (2016). In 2014, he co-established Grace Lake Partners (GLP), an investment and advisory company dedicated to creating and operating businesses that address societal needs in Nigeria while generating economic value.
Ladi Delano founded the GLP Cares Foundation to address the challenge of many young Nigerians who are unable to pursue higher education. The foundation has provided numerous full scholarships, enabling scholars to attend reputable private and public universities in Nigeria.
This scholarship initiative is a testament to the commitment of the GLP Cares Foundation and its collaboration with the University of Oxford, aiming to offer educational opportunities to deserving students in Nigeria, removing barriers to higher education.
Ladi founded the Oxford-Grace Lake Scholarship via the GLP Cares Foundation after receiving her degree from Oxford Saïd. The Rewley Fund has partnered with the scholarship to provide funding for exceptional Nigerian candidates.
Details about the University of Oxford-Grace Lake Scholarship:
Scholarship Sponsor: Grace Lake Partners in partnership with the Rewley Fund/University of Oxford, UK
Scholarship Value: £20,000
Number of awards: 1
Study level: Postgraduate/Masters
Host Institution(s): University of Oxford, UK
Courses: MBA Master of Business Administration
Eligibility Criteria for the University of Oxford-Grace Lake Scholarship
You have to regularly reside in Nigeria
Selection Criteria
- Given out by academic success as evidenced by GMAT or GRE scores, degree results, prior university honors and awards, and other academic accomplishments.
- You have to show that you are committed to Nigeria’s growth and that you want to keep helping it flourish.
Application Procedure for the University of Oxford-Grace Lake Scholarship
In the “Funding” part of the program application form, you must attach the scholarship essay with your entire MBA application.
Provide a 500-word response to the following question:
- Provide a summary of your contributions to the development of Nigeria and/or the area, as well as your plans for these endeavors.
This scholarship does not have a set deadline for applications. Each MBA admissions deadline will be followed by consideration of all qualified applicants. Early application is advised as the school cannot guarantee that the scholarship will be available in the latter stages of the application process. You can visit the University of Oxford website for further details.
The Submission Deadline is: Not Specified
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