Clarendon Scholarship 2027 at the University of Oxford (Fully Funded)
The Clarendon Scholarship at the University of Oxford covers full course fees plus a living grant of at least £20,780 a year for Master's and DPhil students from any country. Apply for your course by the December or January deadline to be considered.
What Is the Clarendon Scholarship?
The Clarendon Fund is one of the University of Oxford's most prestigious graduate scholarships. Every year it awards fully funded scholarships to outstanding students from around the world who are starting a Master's or DPhil (PhD) at Oxford.
The best part is that there's no separate application. When you apply for an eligible Oxford graduate course by the deadline, you're automatically considered.
Important Dates
- Apply for your course by: the December or January deadline for 2027–28 entry. Check your course page for the exact date.
- Shortlisting: February to March 2027
- Scholarship offers: by the end of April 2027
- Course starts: October 2027
Who Can Apply?
- Students of any nationality, with no country restrictions
- Applicants for any Master's or DPhil course in any subject
- Current Oxford Master's students applying for a DPhil or a second Master's
Who is not eligible: students with a deferred offer, and current students continuing the same degree.
What You Get
- Full course fees, for both Home and international students
- A living grant of at least £20,780 a year, matching the UK doctoral stipend rate
- Support for part-time students too, at a reduced rate
- Membership of the Clarendon Scholars community at Oxford
What Selectors Look For
- An outstanding academic record, usually a first-class degree or a GPA of 3.7/4 or higher
- Strong potential, shown through your references and research proposal
- Motivation, shown through your personal statement and commitment to your course
How to Apply
- Choose your Oxford Master's or DPhil course.
- Complete the graduate application form.
- Submit it before the December or January deadline for your course.
- That's it. You'll be automatically considered for the Clarendon Scholarship.
Simple Tips
- Apply by the earliest deadline for your course, as late applications aren't considered.
- Make your personal statement clear, focused and passionate.
- Choose referees who know your academic work well and can write strong letters.
- For a DPhil, write a sharp, original research proposal.
- Check your course page now, because some deadlines are in early December.
Apply Here
- Clarendon Scholarship page: https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/graduate/fees-and-funding/funding/clarendon/applicants
- Oxford graduate courses: https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/graduate/courses
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| Organization | University of Oxford (Clarendon Fund) | | Region | Oxford, United Kingdom (Europe) | | Deadline | December/January 2027 (course deadline) | | Level | Master's and DPhil | | Funding | Fully funded (fees + £20,780+ living grant) |
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