University of Oxford (Clarendon Fund) · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · UK
FundingFully Funded
LevelMasters/PhD
DeadlineJanuary
Application feeFree
About this scholarship
Covers full course fees plus an annual living-costs grant for the duration of fee liability. Duration of fee liability (typically 1-2 years Master's, 3-4 years DPhil)
ProviderUniversity of Oxford (Clarendon Fund)
CountryUnited Kingdom (UK)
Host university / institutionUniversity of Oxford
Degree levelsMasters/PhD
Fields of studyAll fields
Funding typeFully Funded
Application feeFree
DeadlineNo separate application; apply for your course by its December or January deadline. Most offers sent by end of April.
IntakeOctober (Michaelmas term start)
Applications openVaries
CompetitionVery High
Programme durationDuration of fee liability (typically 1-2 years Master's, 3-4 years DPhil)
MastersPhDAll fields
Clarendon Scholarship eligibility criteria
Applying for a full-time or part-time Master's or DPhil (PhD) at Oxford
Open to all subject areas and all fields of study
No restrictions on nationality or country of residence
Awarded on outstanding academic merit and potential
Must apply by the relevant December or January course deadline
New students only (not those with deferred offers or continuing the same degree)
Benefits and coverage
Full course fees paid (Home and Overseas rates)
Living-costs grant of at least £20,780/year (2025-26 rate)
Funding for the full period of fee liability of the course
Over 200 new scholarships awarded each year
Membership of the Clarendon Scholars' community and events
No separate application or application fee required
Required documents
Completed Oxford graduate application form
Academic transcripts
Letters of reference
Statement of purpose / personal statement
CV / résumé
Written work sample (where required by course)
Proof of English language proficiency (if applicable)
How to apply for the Clarendon Scholarship
Review the eligibility criteria above and confirm you meet every requirement.
Prepare all required documents early — transcripts, CV, recommendation letters and motivation letter.
No separate application; apply for your course by its December or January deadline. Most offers sent by end of April. Submit a complete application before the January deadline.
Always confirm the latest details on the official website before applying.
Amount / coverageCovers full course fees plus an annual living-costs grant for the duration of fee liabili…
LevelsMasters/PhD
Frequently asked questions
Applying for a full-time or part-time Master's or DPhil (PhD) at Oxford Open to all subject areas and all fields of study No restrictions on nationality or country of residence Awarded on outstanding academic merit and potential Must apply by the relevant December or January course deadline New students only (not those with deferred offers or continuing the same degree)
Full course fees paid (Home and Overseas rates) Living-costs grant of at least £20,780/year (2025-26 rate) Funding for the full period of fee liability of the course Over 200 new scholarships awarded each year Membership of the Clarendon Scholars' community and events No separate application or application fee required
Completed Oxford graduate application form Academic transcripts Letters of reference Statement of purpose / personal statement CV / résumé Written work sample (where required by course) Proof of English language proficiency (if applicable)
No separate application; apply for your course by its December or January deadline. Most offers sent by end of April.
No — applications for the Clarendon Scholarship are free.