Upon receiving my award in 2021, I was looking forward to the diverse toolkit Cambridge Judge would equip me with and to ultimately making a greater impact on any future venture. I hoped that the MBA would enable me to become a transformative leader. Doing an MBA at the University of Cambridge, along with being awarded the Professor Nick Oliver Scholarship for UK Nationals, gave me a lot of confidence. I loved the academic aspects of the programme, but the people really made it. Many of our cohort had already achieved some incredible entrepreneurial achievements by the time they were 30 – I learnt so much from them, and it gave me the confidence to go out on my own and pursue my ambitions.
The Cambridge MBA Professor Nick Oliver Scholarship for UK Nationals
Type of funding:
Cambridge Judge scholarship
Programme:
MBA
Provider:
Cambridge Judge Business School
Value:
Up to £30,000
No of awards:
1 award
Application deadline:
Rolling until awarded
Please indicate your interest in this scholarship on the MBA application form.
Overview
Unlock your future
Cambridge Judge Business School presents the prestigious Professor Nick Oliver Scholarship, a phenomenal opportunity for one outstanding UK national pursuing an MBA. This scholarship offers an incredible financial boost of up to £30,000!
This scholarship is named in loving memory of Professor Nick Oliver, a remarkable figure who taught at Cambridge Judge Business School from 1992 to 2007. Nick’s academic journey began at Edinburgh University, where he trained as a psychologist (1977-1981). He later embarked on a research assistantship at the Open University (1984-1985), earning his PhD in 1986, before moving into a lectureship in organisational behaviour at Cardiff Business School (1985-1992). As an expert in high-performance manufacturing and team resilience, his contributions spanned stress-driven innovation, aviation safety, and self-driving car technology. His legacy now lives on through this MBA scholarship.
Are you eligible?
This scholarship is exclusively for UK nationals only.
Apply and join us
Ready to embark on this exciting journey?
Apply early
You can apply in any of the 4 recruitment rounds. As this scholarship is awarded on a rolling basis, we encourage you to apply early to enhance your chances. Visit our apply page for round deadline.
Indicate your interest
Express your interest and provide a supporting statement in the application form, demonstrating how you meet the eligibility criteria and highlighting your relevant achievements.
Application review
There is no formal assessment. Your profile will be reviewed automatically by the Scholarships Committee after your interview.
Represent the Cambridge MBA with pride
As a scholarship recipient, you will serve as an ambassador, working closely with our Marketing, Recruitment and Alumni teams to inspire and attract future MBA candidates.
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