Scholarship Directory
Clarendon Scholarships (University of Oxford)
Oxford’s flagship graduate scholarship: full fees and a living grant for DPhil and Master’s students. No separate application needed.
Details last checked 29 October 2026
Key facts
| Level | Master's, PhD |
| Where | UK |
| Funded by | Clarendon Fund, University of Oxford |
| What it covers | - Course fees in full (Home or Overseas)
- Living grant of at least the UKRI minimum doctoral stipend for full-time students
- Study support grant for eligible part-time courses
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| Who can apply | - Open to all nationalities and subjects
- Applying for a new DPhil or Master’s course at Oxford by the relevant December or January deadline
- Selected on academic record, future potential and motivation
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| Documents usually required | No separate scholarship application: applying to the course by the December or January deadline means you are considered automatically |
| Usual application window | Closes January |
| Official website | www.ox.ac.uk |
Details change from year to year. Always confirm dates and rules on the official website before applying.
Clarendon Scholarships are awarded to outstanding graduate applicants across all subjects at the University of Oxford.
How to be considered
There is no separate form. Submit your Oxford graduate application by the relevant December or January deadline for your course and you will be considered automatically. Check your course page for its exact deadline.
A strong application starts with your statement of purpose: see our guide How to Write a Statement of Purpose for Oxford Graduate Admissions.