Masters, PhDFully Funded

Clarendon Scholarship (Oxford)

Last verified 8 May 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

The Clarendon Scholarship at the University of Oxford is a fully funded award covering full tuition and a generous living stipend for outstanding international master's and DPhil applicants — including African students — across all subjects.

Provider: University of Oxford
Host country: United Kingdom
Deadline: You will be automatically considered for Clarendon if you apply by the December or January deadline, whichever is relevant to your course.
Region: Europe

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply: Clarendon scholarships are open to all nationalities for full-time and part-time DPhil and Master's courses in any field of study, based on outstanding academic merit and potential.
Funding: Fully Funded
Study level: Masters, PhD
Deadline: You will be automatically considered for Clarendon if you apply by the December or January deadline, whichever is relevant to your course.

Key eligibility criteria

Clarendon scholarships are open to all nationalities for full-time and part-time DPhil and Master's courses in any field of study, based on outstanding academic merit and potential.

Recorded funding information

Fully Funded

About the Clarendon Scholarship (Oxford) (2026)

The Clarendon Scholarship is the University of Oxford's flagship fully funded postgraduate award. Around 230 new scholarships are offered each year for master's and DPhil (PhD) students across every subject Oxford teaches — from African Studies and Economics to Engineering, Computer Science and Public Policy. ## Why this scholarship matters for African applicants Clarendon is the single most accessible fully funded route into Oxford for African applicants because there is no separate application — every eligible candidate is automatically considered when they apply for a graduate course by the relevant January deadline. Selection is purely on academic merit and the strength of your research proposal. ## What the award covers 100% of Oxford course fees plus an annual stipend of around £20,000 for living costs, paid for the full duration of your degree (1–4 years). The scholarship is tenable at any Oxford college and is not tied to a specific department or field. ## How the selection process works Departmental panels rank applicants on academic record, references, written work, and the research proposal for DPhil candidates. Top-ranked applicants are nominated for Clarendon and final selection sits with the Clarendon Fund Board. The award is announced between February and April. ## Application tips that move the needle Apply by the January 'Clarendon-eligible' deadline (the earliest of the published graduate deadlines for your course — not the later March round). Invest serious time in your statement of purpose and research proposal: panel members read every line, and a sharp, original research question is what tips ranking decisions. ## Deadlines and intake windows Applications open in early September and the headline Clarendon-eligible deadline falls in early to mid-January. Some courses (notably DPhil in Economics, MBA, MFE) close in early December — always check the course-specific date on the Oxford Graduate Admissions page. ## Useful internal reading - Browse open scholarships: https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/scholarships - How to write a winning scholarship essay: https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/blog/how-to-write-winning-scholarship-essay - Scholarship interview questions for African students: https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/blog/scholarship-interview-questions-african-students Always confirm the live intake on the sponsor's official site before you build a timeline around it.

Funding information

The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.

Fully Funded

Clarendon Scholarship (Oxford) eligibility

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Clarendon scholarships are open to all nationalities for full-time and part-time DPhil and Master's courses in any field of study, based on outstanding academic merit and potential.

Clarendon Scholarship (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 Scholarship (Oxford) 2026

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Check the provider's process
Consult https://www.ox.ac.uk/clarendon to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.
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Check eligibility and any requested materials
Listed eligibility: Clarendon scholarships are open to all nationalities for full-time and part-time DPhil and Master's courses in any field of study, based on outstanding academic merit and potential.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.
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Check dates and next steps
Listed deadline information: You will be automatically considered for Clarendon if you apply by the December or January deadline, whichever is relevant to your course.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

Clarendon Scholarship (Oxford) deadline & application timeline

Provider deadline information: You will be automatically considered for Clarendon if you apply by the December or January deadline, whichever is relevant to your course.. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

Planning suggestion: 12 months out
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Planning suggestion: 6 months out
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Planning suggestion: 3 months out
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Planning suggestion: 1 month out
If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.
Provider deadline
You will be automatically considered for Clarendon if you apply by the December or January deadline, whichever is relevant to your course.
Provider deadline information: You will be automatically considered for Clarendon if you apply by the December or January deadline, whichever is relevant to your course.. 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 Scholarship (Oxford)?+

Clarendon scholarships are open to all nationalities for full-time and part-time DPhil and Master's courses in any field of study, based on outstanding academic merit and potential.

What funding does the Clarendon Scholarship (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: You will be automatically considered for Clarendon if you apply by the December or January deadline, whichever is relevant to your course.. 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 to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Clarendon scholarships are open to all nationalities for full-time and part-time DPhil and Master's courses in any field of study, based on outstanding academic merit and potential.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: You will be automatically considered for Clarendon if you apply by the December or January deadline, whichever is relevant to your course.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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