The Forté Fellowships 2026 at Saïd Business School Oxford give up to £30,000 in tuition support to women applying for the MBA or Executive MBA. This fellowship helps strong female leaders join one of the best business schools in the world and build skills for big roles in business. You also join a global network of over 100,000 women for career help events and job chances. Up to three fellowships are given each year. Applications are open now with the MBA deadline. More details are given below.
Forté Fellowships Summary
| Country | United Kingdom |
| University | University of Oxford – Saïd Business School |
| Study Level | MBA or Executive MBA |
| Coverage | Up to £30,000 tuition support |
| Eligibility | Women with strong leadership potential |
| Deadline | Follows MBA application deadlines (usually January or March) |
About the Forté Fellowships
Forté is a group that helps women get ahead in business. They work with top schools like Oxford Saïd to give money and support. The fellowship picks women who show leadership in work, school, community or other areas. You study at Saïd Business School which is famous for great teaching and links to big companies. Fellows become part of a strong network for life. It helps women lead in finance tech or other fields.
Fellowship Benefits
If you become a Forté Fellow at Oxford’s Saïd Business School, you’ll get a lot of support:
- Money: Up to £30,000 to help pay for your MBA tuition.
- Online Access: A login to the private Forté Access Network for fellows and alumni.
- Learning: Access to special leadership webinars, workshops, and resources.
- Community: Membership in the global Forté network with over 100,000 professional women.
- Events: An invitation to the Forté Pre-MBA Leadership Conference.
- Career Opportunities: Special invites to jobs, leadership programs, and events from partner companies.
- Lifetime Access: Lifelong connection to Forté’s learning resources and professional network.
- Networking: An invitation to the Forté Fellows LinkedIn group and your profile included in a resume book shared with top companies.
See Also: NUS Young Fellowship Program 2026 in Singapore
Eligibility Criteria
This fellowship is for women who stand out in their studies, leadership, and purpose.
You can apply if:
- You are a woman applying to the MBA or Executive MBA at Saïd Business School, Oxford.
- You show leadership skills, whether at work, in your studies, in the community, on a team, or in a creative project.
- You have strong academic results, like good grades, GMAT/GRE scores, or awards.
- You come from a diverse background and bring a unique perspective.
- You clearly support Forté’s goal of helping women build successful and meaningful business careers.
Extra note: Preference may be given if you participated in the Forté MBALaunch program.
Required Documents
You apply through the MBA form. You need online application. You need GMAT or GRE scores. You need transcripts and CV. You need essays about your goals and leadership. You need two recommendation letters. No extra form for Forté it is automatic for women.
Fellowship Dates / Deadline
- MBA rounds have different dates.
- Round 1 usually September or October.
- Round 2 January.
- Round 3 March.
- Forté is given in early rounds.
How to Apply For Forté Fellowships 2026
Apply to the MBA program first. Go to Saïd Business School site. Fill the MBA application. Say you are a woman and want funding. Upload all papers. Submit by deadline. The school picks Forté winners from women applicants. They look at grades leadership and fit with Forté goals.
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