2027 University of Oxford Clarendon Fund Scholarships in UK | Fully Funded

The University of Oxford Clarendon Fund Scholarship is accepting applications from international students seeking to pursue eligible master’s and DPhil programmes at the University of Oxford in the UK.

The Clarendon Fund awards around 140 new scholarships each year to outstanding graduate applicants from around the world.

The scholarship is available across all academic disciplines and is awarded based on academic excellence and potential.

University of Oxford Clarendon Scholarship Summary

• Host Country: United Kingdom
• University: University of Oxford
• Study Level: Master’s and DPhil
• Eligible Countries: All countries
• Eligible Subjects: All degree-bearing graduate courses
• Scholarship Type: Fully funded
• Tuition: Full tuition and college fees
• Living Grant: At least £20,780 per year
• Study Mode: Full-time and part-time, where eligible
• Deadline: December 2026 or January 2027, depending on the course

About the Oxford Clarendon Fund Scholarship

The Clarendon Fund is one of the University of Oxford’s major graduate scholarship schemes. It provides full financial support to outstanding students admitted to eligible graduate programmes.

Clarendon scholars receive full coverage of tuition and college fees, together with an annual living-cost grant. The scholarship normally covers the full period for which the recipient is liable to pay tuition fees.

The scholarship is open to applicants from all countries and is available across a wide range of academic disciplines.

Oxford Clarendon Scholarship Benefits

Successful applicants receive:

• Full payment of tuition fees.
• Full payment of college fees.
• An annual living-cost grant of at least £20,780. The amount is based on the UKRI minimum doctoral stipend rate and may change annually.
• Funding for the full period of fee liability, usually matching the length of the graduate programme.

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for the Clarendon Scholarship, applicants must:

• Apply for a new master’s or DPhil programme at the University of Oxford.
• Apply for an eligible degree-bearing graduate course.
• Meet the academic and admission requirements of their chosen Oxford programme.
• Submit their Oxford graduate application before the relevant December or January course deadline to be considered for Clarendon funding.

The scholarship is open to applicants of all nationalities.

Eligible programmes include:

• Full-time master’s degrees.
• Part-time master’s degrees.
• DPhil programmes.

Postgraduate Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma courses are not eligible.

Applicants who are already studying at Oxford may also be eligible in limited circumstances, such as when applying for a new eligible graduate programme.

How to Apply for the Oxford Clarendon Scholarship

The application process is straightforward:

1. Choose an eligible master’s or DPhil programme at the University of Oxford.
2. Review the admission and document requirements for your chosen course.
3. Prepare your academic documents, references, personal statement and other required materials.
4. Submit your application for the graduate programme before the relevant December or January deadline.
5. Indicate in the relevant funding section of the graduate application that you wish to be considered for Oxford scholarships.
6. No separate application is required for the Clarendon Scholarship.
7. Eligible applicants will automatically be considered for Clarendon funding.

Shortlisted candidates may be contacted for further assessment or an interview.

How Clarendon Scholars Are Selected

Selection is based primarily on:

• Outstanding academic record.
• Academic potential.
• Motivation for the proposed course.
• Strength of the proposed field of study.
• The applicant’s potential to contribute to their academic field and the wider Oxford community.

Because the scholarship is highly competitive, applicants should ensure that their graduate application demonstrates strong academic achievement and a clear rationale for their chosen programme.