The Clarendon Fund at the University of Oxford is one of the most prestigious graduate scholarship schemes in the world, offering around 140 new scholarships annually.
Awards are granted based on academic excellence and potential, across all graduate-level degree-bearing courses at Oxford. The scholarship fully covers tuition and college fees, alongside a living stipend of £18,622.
Scholarship Summary
- Host: University of Oxford
- Host Country: United Kingdom (UK)
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Master’s Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | £18,622 Living Stipend | Study Support (for part-time students)
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: January 2026
Scholarship Details
The Oxford Clarendon Fund Scholarship provides fully funded awards to exceptional students, covering course fees in full as well as offering generous grants for living expenses. The scheme is designed to remove financial barriers, allowing scholars to focus entirely on their research and studies while enjoying an enriching student life in Oxford.
Clarendon not only supports academic pursuits but also promotes balance, giving students the financial freedom to live actively, participate in cultural life, and engage in social experiences that enhance their time at Oxford.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Clarendon Fund Scholarship 2026, applicants must:
- Apply for a new Master’s or DPhil (PhD) course at the University of Oxford
- Submit their course application by the December or January admissions deadline
- Demonstrate outstanding academic merit and potential
- Be applying for a degree-bearing course (full-time or part-time Master’s or DPhil programs)
- Note that Postgraduate Certificate and Diploma courses are not eligible
Scholarship Benefits
Recipients of the Oxford Clarendon Fund Scholarship 2026 will receive:
- Full coverage of tuition and college fees
- A generous annual living cost grant of at least £18,622 (for full-time students)
- A study support grant for part-time students to cover non-fee related expenses
- Support for the full duration of fee liability (which typically matches the length of the student’s course)
Required Documents
Applicants must prepare and submit:
- Completed University of Oxford graduate application form
- Academic transcripts and certificates
- CV/Resume
- Research proposal (for DPhil applicants)
- References (as specified by Oxford course requirements)
How to Apply
To apply for the Oxford Clarendon Fund Scholarship 2026, candidates should:
- Visit the official University of Oxford scholarship webpage
- Apply for a full-time or part-time Master’s or DPhil program by the December or January deadline of their chosen course
- Note that no separate application form is required for Clarendon students are automatically considered once they submit their Oxford course application
- Await shortlisting and interview notifications after applications have been reviewed
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