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Clarendon Fund Scholarships at the University of Oxford

Last verified 21 May 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

The Clarendon Fund Scholarships at the University of Oxford offer full tuition, college fees, and a living stipend for graduate students across all subjects. More than 200 scholarships are awarded with no nationality or field restrictions.

Provider
University of Oxford
Host country
United Kingdom
Deadline
December 2026 or January 2027
Region
Europe
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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Applicants must apply for a new Master’s or DPhil course at Oxford by the relevant December or January deadline, meet Oxford’s English language requirements, and demonstrate academic excellence.
Funding
Fully Funded
Study level
Masters, PhD
Deadline
December 2026 or January 2027

Key eligibility criteria

  • Applicants must apply for a new Master’s or DPhil course at Oxford by the relevant December or January deadline, meet Oxford’s English language requirements, and demonstrate academic excellence.

Recorded funding information

  • Fully Funded

About the Clarendon Fund Scholarships at the University of Oxford (2026)

## Overview The Clarendon Fund Scholarships are Oxford University’s flagship fully funded graduate scholarships, established in 2001. For the 2026–27 academic year, over 200 scholarships will be awarded across all subjects and divisions. What makes Clarendon unique is that no separate scholarship application is required—if you apply to an eligible Oxford graduate course by its deadline, you are automatically considered for this prestigious award. This makes it one of the most accessible fully funded scholarship options at a top-five global university. ## Benefits Clarendon Fund Scholarships provide comprehensive financial support, covering the full period of your fee liability. The benefits include: * **Full tuition fees:** Both Home and Overseas rates are covered. * **Full college fees:** All associated college costs are taken care of. * **Living costs grant:** A generous stipend is provided to cover living expenses, aligned with the minimum UKRI doctoral stipend rate (e.g., £15,009 for 2025–26, adjusted annually). * **Study support grant:** Part-time scholars receive an additional grant (e.g., £2,502 for DPhil, £5,003 for Master’s in 2025–26). ## Eligibility To be considered for a Clarendon Fund Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria: * **Course Application:** You must apply for a new Master’s or DPhil (PhD) course at the University of Oxford. The scholarships are not applicable for Postgraduate Certificates, Diplomas, or for continuing students on the same degree. * **Application Deadline:** Your application for your chosen Oxford graduate course must be submitted by the relevant **December or January deadline** for your program. Missing this deadline will mean you are not considered for Clarendon. * **English Language Requirements:** You must meet Oxford’s English language proficiency requirements. * **Nationality:** There are no nationality restrictions; applicants from **all countries worldwide** are eligible to apply. * **Academic Excellence:** Applicants must demonstrate outstanding academic excellence, aptitude for their proposed course of study, and strong motivation.

Funding information

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  • Fully Funded

Clarendon Fund Scholarships at the University of Oxford eligibility

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  • Applicants must apply for a new Master’s or DPhil course at Oxford by the relevant December or January deadline, meet Oxford’s English language requirements, and demonstrate academic excellence.

Clarendon Fund Scholarships at the University of Oxford document information

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.

    How to apply for the Clarendon Fund Scholarships at the University of Oxford 2026

    Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://www.ox.ac.uk/clarendon/information-for-applicants/timeline to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: Applicants must apply for a new Master’s or DPhil course at Oxford by the relevant December or January deadline, meet Oxford’s English language requirements, and demonstrate academic excellence.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: December 2026 or January 2027. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Clarendon Fund Scholarships at the University of Oxford deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: December 2026 or January 2027. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

      Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.

    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

      If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.

    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

      If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.

    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

      If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

    5. Provider deadline
      December 2026 or January 2027

      Provider deadline information: December 2026 or January 2027. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the Clarendon Fund Scholarships at the University of Oxford?+

    Applicants must apply for a new Master’s or DPhil course at Oxford by the relevant December or January deadline, meet Oxford’s English language requirements, and demonstrate academic excellence.

    What funding does the Clarendon Fund Scholarships at the University of Oxford offer?+

    Listed funding: Fully Funded. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: December 2026 or January 2027. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://www.ox.ac.uk/clarendon/information-for-applicants/timeline to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Applicants must apply for a new Master’s or DPhil course at Oxford by the relevant December or January deadline, meet Oxford’s English language requirements, and demonstrate academic excellence.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: December 2026 or January 2027. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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