Clarendon Scholarship University of Oxford
The Clarendon Scholarship, funded by the Clarendon Fund at the University of Oxford, awards over 200 fully-funded scholarships each year to academically outstanding graduate students from all nationalities and all degree-bearing subjects. Selected solely on academic merit and potential, recipients join one of Oxford's most active and diverse scholarly communities.
Scholarships cover full course fees regardless of fee status (Home or Overseas) and provide an annual living expenses grant equivalent to at least the UKRI minimum doctoral stipend rate (£18,622 for 2023-24, expected to increase annually). The duration aligns with the scholar's period of fee liability, typically 1 year for Master's courses and 3-4 years for DPhil, with possible discretionary extensions for living costs beyond fee liability.
There is no separate application; all eligible graduate applicants are automatically considered upon submitting their course application by the relevant deadline. Offers are notified by late April to mid-June.
Eligibility Requirements
- Open to all full-time and part-time applicants for new Master's (taught or research) or DPhil courses at the University of Oxford.
- Must apply by the course-specific December or January admissions deadline for scholarship consideration.
- No restrictions on nationality, country of ordinary residence, or academic discipline.
- Demonstrated outstanding academic merit and future potential across all fields.
- Includes current Oxford Master's students re-applying for a DPhil or another Master's.
- Ineligible: Holders of deferred offers; current students continuing the same degree course.
For thorough eligibility and selection information, visit the official website or contact the organizers directly.