Academically excellent students from all over the world who are looking to pursue a postgraduate (Masters or PhD) degree program in the UK from the 2027 academic year with the help of a fully funded scholarship are invited to apply for the Clarendon Fund Scholarship 2027 at University of Oxford.
The Clarendon Fund Scholarship 2027 offers over 200 new, fully-funded Postgraduate Scholarships each year to assist outstanding graduate scholars with excellent academic result the opportunity to join one of the most active, internationally diverse and multidisciplinary communities at Oxford. The Clarendon scholarships not only provide students with a life-changing opportunity to study a masters or PhD degree program at the University of Oxford, but also the chance to form long-lasting social, academic and professional connections within a lively community.
The Clarendon Fund is one of the University’s largest graduate scholarship programs, supporting academically outstanding students pursuing master’s and doctoral degrees. The scholarship is available across all academic disciplines and is based primarily on academic merit rather than financial need.
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Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Apply for a new master’s or DPhil programme at the University of Oxford.
- Demonstrate an outstanding academic record, typically equivalent to a First Class undergraduate degree.
- Show strong academic potential and suitability for their proposed course.
- Demonstrate commitment and motivation through their application and supporting documents.
- Meet the admission requirements for their chosen graduate programme.
- Submit their graduate application before the relevant December 2026 or January 2027 funding deadline.
Note: Students continuing the same degree or holding deferred graduate admission offers are not eligible for this scholarship.
Scholarship Benefits
- Full course fees
- Annual living allowance for full-time students
- Study support grants for eligible part-time students
- Access to the Clarendon Scholars community and networking events.
Note: The published minimum living allowance for 2026/2027 is £21,805 annually. The rate applicable to 2027/2028 will depend on the updated scholarship funding arrangements.
Scholarship Duration
- One year for eligible one-year master’s programmes.
- Two years for eligible two-year graduate degrees.
- The applicable course-fee liability period for doctoral programmes.
Note: Some awards may provide additional living-cost support beyond the normal fee-liability period, subject to approval.
Method of Application
To qualify for the Clarendon Fund Scholarship 2027 at University of Oxford, kindly apply to your course by the deadline relevant to your course to be considered for a Clarendon scholarship. There is no separate scholarship application as all applicants to degree-bearing courses are considered.
Application Deadline: December 2026 or January 2027, whichever is relevant to your course.
For More Information: Visit the Scholarship Website.
