The Vicky Noon Education Foundation Oxford Scholarship is jointly funded by the University of Oxford and the Vicky Noon Educational Foundation. This record covers applicants to the one-year, full-time Master of Public Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government in Oxford.
It supports eligible Pakistani students through awards set according to individual circumstances. Recipients study public policy in person and are expected to return to Pakistan after completing the course.
Benefits & funding
- The Oxford-wide scheme offers up to two awards, and eligible MPP applicants may be considered.
- Awards may be full or partial; their value and duration depend on each recipient’s circumstances.
- The University of Oxford and the Vicky Noon Educational Foundation jointly fund the scholarship.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be nationals of Pakistan and ordinarily resident in Pakistan.
- This record covers the MPP route, which requires a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours, or an equivalent qualification.
- Applicants should intend to return to Pakistan after the course; prior study outside Pakistan normally prevents consideration unless exceptional circumstances explain it.
- The MPP has no age limit and does not require prior professional experience, although experience is viewed favourably.
- Applicants must meet the MPP’s higher-level English-language requirement where applicable.
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Eligible nationalities
Pakistan
Residence required
Pakistan
Education required
Bachelor
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Application process
- 1When the 2027–28 window opens, submit the University of Oxford MPP application by 2 December 2026.
- 2Provide the application form, a personal statement, a CV of no more than two pages, a reflective policy essay, a 400-word public-service essay, degree transcripts and three references.
- 3There is no separate scholarship application at first; Oxford reviews eligible applications and contacts shortlisted candidates by the end of April 2027 to complete a short form.
- 4In that form, explain how you will contribute to Pakistan after returning and how study at Oxford will support that contribution; selection is expected between June and July 2027.
Program timeline
Application deadline for the most recently closed MPP intake.
2 December 2025
September 2026
Applications are expected to open for 2027–28 entry.
2 December 2026
Announced MPP application deadline for 2027–28 entry.
Shortlisted scholarship candidates are expected to receive the additional form.
End of April 2027
Scholarship selection is expected.
June–July 2027
MPP induction is expected to begin.
September 2027