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Full Master's Degree

Clarendon Scholarships

University of Oxford

Award

Course fees in full plus a living-costs grant (at least £15,009 a year in 2025-26)

Awards

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Eligible

New graduate applicants to Oxford of any nationality

Deadline

See official site

Overview

Oxford’s flagship graduate scholarship, open to new Master’s and DPhil applicants with no restriction on nationality or field of study. There is no separate application: eligible graduate applicants are considered automatically.

Eligibility

Apply for a new Master’s or DPhil at Oxford by the funding deadline for your course (typically in December or January) and you are considered automatically. Selection is on academic excellence and research potential; check the University’s page for the current deadlines and values.

Benefits

Course fees in full plus a living-costs grant (at least £15,009 a year in 2025-26)

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for the Clarendon Scholarships?

Apply for a new Master’s or DPhil at Oxford by the funding deadline for your course (typically in December or January) and you are considered automatically. Selection is on academic excellence and research potential; check the University’s page for the current deadlines and value...

What does the scholarship cover?

Course fees in full plus a living-costs grant (at least £15,009 a year in 2025-26)

Apply on official site

Official source: https://www.ox.ac.uk/clarendon

Scholarship & funding guides

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