The University of Oxford Wolfson Scholarships 2027 are fully funded postgraduate scholarships offered by Wolfson College, University of Oxford, for outstanding students pursuing eligible Master’s and DPhil (PhD) programmes.
The scholarships cover full course fees and provide an annual living stipend, helping exceptional students undertake world-class research and graduate study at Oxford.
University of Oxford Wolfson Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United Kingdom
- Host Institution: University of Oxford (Wolfson College)
- Study Level: Master’s, DPhil (PhD)
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Funding Type: Fully Funded
- Application Deadline: Not Specified
About the University of Oxford Wolfson Scholarships
Wolfson College offers up to 20 fully funded scholarships each academic year for outstanding postgraduate students.
Many of these awards are offered in partnership with the Clarendon Fund, while some applicants seeking UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) funding may also be considered for Wolfson-supported UKRI scholarships.
Where two or more applicants are of equal academic merit, preference may be given to those who select Wolfson College as their first-choice college during the Oxford application process.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants will receive:
- Full payment of course tuition fees.
- Annual living stipend of £20,780 (UKRI rate).
- Opportunity to study at one of the world’s leading universities.
- Access to Oxford’s academic resources and Wolfson College community.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
- Apply for an eligible Master’s or DPhil programme at the University of Oxford.
- Meet the admission requirements for their chosen programme.
- Satisfy the University of Oxford’s English language requirements where applicable.
How to Apply
To apply for the University of Oxford Wolfson Scholarships:
- Visit the official University of Oxford graduate admissions website.
- Apply for an eligible Master’s or DPhil programme.
- Select Wolfson College as your preferred college where applicable.
- Complete your graduate application and upload all required supporting documents.
- Submit your application before your programme’s December or January admission deadline.
- Eligible applicants will automatically be considered for most Wolfson College scholarships. Unless specifically stated otherwise, no separate scholarship application is required. Always check the specific scholarship page for any additional requirements.
📋 Required Documents
- Academic Transcripts
- Personal statement or statement of purpose
- Proof of English language proficiency (if required)
- Completed University of Oxford graduate application
- Degree certificate(s)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) or résumé (if required by the programme)
- Research proposal (for research programmes where required)
- Academic references
- Any additional programme-specific documents requested by the University of Oxford