Many national governments provide funds for their students to study overseas in the interest of fostering the skills and knowledge of their citizens.

Many of our students have successfully been awarded funding to complete their studies. For example, previous students have been successful in securing scholarship support from the governments of Chile (through the BECAS Chile), India, Indonesia, Singapore, Mexico (through CONACyT), and Qatar.

• The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) is open to applicants from certain developing countries with relevant professional experience and a history of supporting their countries' development efforts who are applying to a master's degree programme in a development-related topic.
• The Master of Public Policy is a Participating Programme accepting applications under Window 2 of the scheme – open from 27 March to 26 May 2023. Those who receive an offer for the MPP in mid-March 2022 can apply to the Programme when they have met all of their non-financial conditions.
• After earning their degree, developing country scholars commit to return to their home country to use their new skills and contribute to their countries social and economic development.
• For more details on eligibility and how to apply please see the World Bank website.

Commonwealth Scholarships for master's and PhD study in the UK are offered to applicants from developing Commonwealth countries. These scholarships are funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office with the aim of contributing to the UK's international development aims and wider overseas interests, supporting excellence in UK higher education, and sustaining the principles of the Commonwealth.

There is one scholarship available each year for the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship, in partnership with the Queen’s College. For the Commonwealth Shared Scholarships entry requirements, please visit the CSC website. In funding the scholarships, the CSC requires the University to work towards gender equality in its nomination of candidates for a Commonwealth Shared Scholarship. To be considered for this scholarship applicants must apply directly to the Commonwealth Scholarship using their online application form; applications are open from 2 November to 13 Dec 2022.

Read about Umar Nadeem's experience as a Commonwealth Scholar on the MPP.

Chevening Scholarships is the UK government's international awards scheme aimed at developing global leaders. Funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations, Chevening offers two types of awards – Chevening Scholarships and Chevening Fellowships – the recipients of which are personally selected by British Embassies and High Commissions throughout the world. The deadline for Chevening in most countries is 1 November 2022.

Read about Esther Soma's journey to the MPP as a Chevening Scholar

• Amount: Variable; depending on need
• Eligibility: Any applicant with financial need
• Application process: The Blavatnik School of Government Scholarship Questionnaire (which will be sent to everyone who receives an offer)
• These scholarships collect the gifts generously made available by some of our donors who wish to remain anonymous. Please contact the Admissions team if you have any questions relating to the Blavatnik School of Government Scholarships process. Please also be aware that due to other scholarship deadlines, the Blavatnik School of Government Scholarships Committee may not be able to make some decisions until late June.

• Amount: Full fees and a contribution towards living expenses
• Eligibility: Outstanding candidates ordinarily resident in Africa
• Application process: No separate application process
• The Poler Family Oxford Scholarship is a postgraduate award for candidates ordinarily resident in Africa applying for the Master of Public Policy. It will support the top student from Africa who has demonstrated a commitment to serving others, to learning, and to contributing to the continent through public service. Candidates will demonstrate significant personal leadership potential and the highest standards of ethics, efficiency, integrity and vision. The award is made possible thanks to the generosity of the Poler Family Foundation.

• Amount: Variable; depending on need
• Eligibility: Offer holders ordinarily resident in Sudan or South Sudan
• Application process: The Blavatnik School of Government Scholarship Questionnaire (which will be sent to everyone who receives an offer)
• The Mo Ibrahim Scholarship supports outstanding current or future Sudanese leaders undertaking one of the Blavatnik School of Government’s programmes, such as the MPP, MSc, or the Executive Public Leaders Programme. Recipients will hold the title of Mo Ibrahim Scholars.

• Amount: Variable, often half or full fees
• Eligibility: Any applicant to the MPP
• Application process: The Blavatnik School of Government Scholarship Questionnaire (which will be sent to everyone who receives an offer)
• So many of our applicants demonstrate real and positive commitment to serving their communities. They share our vision of a world better served, better led, and better governed. Everyone who is offered a place on the MPP has impressed us as a change-maker who wants to make a lasting contribution through public policy. The Blavatnik School of Government Public Service Scholarships provide full funding to top candidates in recognition of their unwavering dedication to public service, shown through their exceptional academic and professional record. Recipients will hold the title of Blavatnik School of Government Public Service Scholar.
• Read about Wasif Rehman's time on the MPP as a Blavatnik School of Government Public Service Scholar.

• Amount: Full fees and a set amount to cover living expenses
• Eligibility: Applicants who are ordinarily resident in Nigeria, currently employed in the Nigerian public service and with a clear commitment to continuing in public service in Nigeria.
• Application process: Firstly, applicants for the scholarship must complete the AIG application process (visit the AIG website for more information). Secondly, applicants must complete the Blavatnik School of Government scholarship questionnaire (which will be sent to everyone who receives an MPP offer).
• There are three AIG Scholarships each year for students from Nigeria to join the MPP. AIG’s pioneering initiative brings proven private sector innovation, leadership and funding in a private-public partnership to attract, inspire and support future leaders of the public sector. These future leaders will drive best practice standards of governance across Africa, ensuring sustainable economic growth and social justice.

Visit the AIG website for more information on the scholarship.
Further information on the partnership with AIG.