Deadline: Clarendon Scholarships follow the deadline of your chosen Oxford course. Most deadlines fall in December or January. Please consult the official course page to confirm your exact deadline.

The Clarendon Scholarships 2025–2026 offer an exceptional opportunity for highly talented international students to undertake fully funded postgraduate study at the University of Oxford. As one of Oxford’s most prestigious funding schemes, the Clarendon programme awards over 200 fully funded scholarships each year for Master’s and DPhil (PhD) courses across all academic disciplines.

Clarendon is far more than a financial award—it is a dynamic and diverse global community of scholars who are engaged in some of the most exciting and influential academic work at Oxford. All applicants who apply for a relevant course by the specified deadline are automatically considered—no separate scholarship application is required.

Key Details

• Host Institution: University of Oxford, United Kingdom
• Funding Body: Clarendon Fund
• Level of Study: Master’s and DPhil (PhD)
• Type of Scholarship: Fully Funded
• Eligibility: Open to applicants of all nationalities

Benefits of the Clarendon Scholarship

• Full coverage of course fees and college fees
• Annual grant for living costs
• Automatic consideration (no separate application needed)
• Membership of a vibrant, interdisciplinary scholar community
• Invitations to exclusive academic, cultural, and networking events at Oxford

Eligible Fields of Study
Clarendon Scholarships are available for all academic disciplines offered at the University of Oxford, including:

• Social Sciences
• Humanities
• Engineering
• Law
• Mathematical, Physical & Life Sciences
• Medical Sciences
• Business
• Computer Science
• Environmental Studies
• Education

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants of any nationality are eligible
• Open to those applying for Master’s or DPhil (PhD) courses
• Candidates must apply by the December or January deadline (depending on the course)
• Selection is based on outstanding academic merit and potential
• All full-time and part-time courses are eligible

Required Documents
Applicants must submit all standard documentation required for their chosen Oxford course, typically including:

• Completed Oxford graduate application form
• Academic transcripts
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or résumé
• Personal statement or research proposal
• English language proficiency certificate (if applicable)
• Two reference letters

Note: No additional Clarendon-specific documents are required.

For more information, please visit: https://www.ox.ac.uk/clarendon/