Overview

The University of Oxford is a dream destination for students seeking world-class education and research opportunities. For exceptional international students aspiring to join Oxford’s vibrant academic community, the Clarendon Scholarship offers a golden opportunity. This prestigious scholarship program, awarded on the basis of academic excellence, supports around 200 outstanding graduate students each year, providing them with full funding for tuition and living expenses. Here’s everything you need to know about this transformative scholarship and how it could help you achieve your educational goals at Oxford.

Who Can Apply?

• No restrictions in terms of nationality, residency or field of study.
• Students applying for both Oxford’s full-time and part-time programs are eligible.
• Applications submitted before the January deadline are automatically considered for the scholarship.
• Selections are based on the applicant’s academic performance.

Application Procedure

• No scholarship application form is required. Eligible students who apply, for admission at the University of Oxford, before January are automatically considered for the scholarship.
• Students from all academic fields are considered for Clarendon Scholarships.

What Financial Support is Available?

• All Clarendon Scholarships cover tuition and college fees in full.
• Scholars on a full-time course receive a generous annual grant for living costs – which will be at least £15,009 for 2025-26. Scholars on a part-time course will receive a study support grant, to assist with non-fee costs. Scholars on a part-time course will receive a study support grant, to assist with non-fee costs. In 2025-26, part-time DPhil scholars should expect to receive at least £2,502 and part-time Master’s scholars should expect at least £5,003.
• The scholarships are normally offered for the full period for which you are liable to pay tuition fees to the University, which is usually the same as the length of your course.