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A-Z of scholarships

The following scholarships are managed by the University's Student Fees and Funding team. This list is provided to give an idea of the centrally-managed funds that are available to graduate students starting a degree in the 2025-26 academic year.

You may not be eligible for all of the listed scholarships and some may not yet be confirmed; please open the drop-down for each scholarship for further details. This is not an exhaustive list of all available scholarships and additional funding opportunities may be available across the University (for example through colleges, departments and divisions).

Please see the  Oxford funding page  and the  Standard scholarship selection terms  for more information on the scholarship selection process. You may also like to refer to the  Fees, funding and scholarships search  to help you identify scholarships you may be eligible for that require you to submit an additional application.

Scholarships that require an additional application

In addition to submitting the Oxford graduate application form for your chosen course(s), the following scholarships also require an additional application process.

Care-Experienced Academic Futures

The Care-Experienced Academic Futures scholarships  will  offer financial support to students who have experienced being in care in the UK to pursue graduate study at Oxford.  

The scholarship covers course fees and  provides  a grant for living costs. Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course.  

To be considered for this scholarship,  submit  your application for graduate study by the December or January deadline (whichever is relevant to your course) , ensuring you select the box  on the  application  form   indicating  you  are  care-experienced .  Eligible applicants will then be invited to  submit  an application for the scholarship in April 2025. Only applicants who  submit  the scholarship application will be considered for the award.   This scholarship is not open to applications from candidates who hold deferred offers for 2025-26.  

For more information please see the  Academic Futures webpage .

Selection is expected to take place in June 2025.

China Oxford Scholarship Fund

This scholarship is available for applicants who are national of the People’s Republic of China and ordinarily resident in the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong or Macau and who are applying to any full-time master’s or DPhil course at Oxford. Continuing Oxford students may also be considered, but preference is given to students who will be starting their first year of graduate studies at Oxford and those applying for this scholarship for the first time.

The application process for China Oxford Scholarship Fund (COSF) awards is completely separate from that of the University of Oxford and you should apply directly to COSF. Full details of how to apply are available on the  China Oxford Scholarship Fund website , where detailed information will be available in December 2024. The opening date for applications is Wednesday 15th January 2025, and the closing date is 17:00 UK time on Tuesday 15th April 2025.

If you have any questions about this scholarship, please  contact COSF  directly.

Selection is expected to take place in May 2025.

China Scholarship Council-University of Oxford Scholarships

For more information please see the  China Scholarship Council-University of Oxford Scholarships page .

Commonwealth Shared Scholarships

In partnership with Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) , The University of Oxford is able to offer up to 10 Commonwealth Shared Scholarships each year, available for applicants who are nationals of (or have been granted refugee status by) and are ordinarily resident in one of the following developing Commonwealth countries, as specified by the CSC:

Antigua and Barbuda, Bangladesh, Belize, Botswana, Cameroon, Dominica, Eswatini, Fiji, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Maldives, Mauritius, Montserrat, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, Samoa, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Sri Lanka, St Helena, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Tanzania, The Gambia, Tonga, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Zambia

Candidates must be applying for specific courses, these alter each year dependent on the current focus of the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission. Eligible courses for 2025 entry will be outlined here in due course.  

The scholarship covers course fees in their entirety and provides a grant for living costs for full-time students of at least £16,164 , return airfares from your home country plus a warm clothing allowance and study travel and thesis grants. Awards are made for the full duration of fee liability for the agreed course. The scholarship is jointly funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and the University.  It supports students from developing Commonwealth countries who would not otherwise be able to study in the United Kingdom.

Details of full eligibility criteria and how to apply are available on the  Commonwealth Scholarship Commission's  website, who will be accepting applications for 2025 entry from early November (date TBC) .

To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

• Complete the online application form via Commonwealth Scholarship Commission’s website, this will open in early November and close in mid-December (dates TBC)
• Have submitted your application for graduate study  by the relevant deadline for your course . 

Candidates who have not completed both of the above, will not be considered.

Selection is expected to take place between June and July 2025.

Ertegun Graduate Scholarship Programme in the Humanities

The Mica and Ahmet Ertegun Graduate Scholarship Programme funds full-time graduate degrees in various subjects within the Humanities.

The scholarship will cover course fees and a grant for living costs. Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course. Established in 2012, the programme is supported by the generosity of Mica Ertegun.

To be considered for this scholarship, you must select ‘Mica and Ahmet Ertegun Postgraduate Scholarships in the Humanities’ in the University of Oxford scholarships section, attach the  Ertegun supporting statement  to your Oxford graduate application and submit your application for graduate study by the relevant January deadline for your course. See the relevant  course page  for the deadline applicable to your course.

For further information on these scholarships please see the dedicated  Ertegun Graduate Scholarship Programme in the Humanities  website. You will be able to find resources available to scholars such as sections on Ertegun House, scholar experience, alumni profiles, news and events.

Hill Foundation Scholarship

Up to 14 full scholarships are available for applicants who are nationals of and ordinarily resident in the Russian Federation and who are applying to any full-time master’s or DPhil course at Oxford.

• Applicants must also have a first degree from a Russian university. Preference will be given to applicants who have not previously been enrolled in any other degree programme outside of Russia.
• Applicants should intend to leave Great Britain on completion of their studies.
• The trustees favour candidates who demonstrate extremely high academic ability and personal and social qualities of a high order. They seek applicants who wish to spend their lives in ways that are beneficial to society, whether in business, academic life, public service, the arts or the professions.
• The selection panel will use the information that applicants provide in their graduate application form to assess how they meet these criteria.
• Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic merit.

Important information

The information you provide in the relevant sections of the graduate application form (for example, your country of ordinary residence and your previous education institutions), will be used to determine your eligibility for this scholarship. If you have any questions regarding your eligibility and the information you input in your graduate application form related to your eligibility for the Hill Foundation Scholarship, you must contact us at [email protected] before the relevant December/January deadline for your course.

See as follows the definition we use to determine country of ordinary residence for scholarships eligibility: 'Your country of ordinary residence is the country in which you are normally resident, out of choice and for a settled purpose, apart from temporary or occasional absences. It is not a country in which you are studying, working or living temporarily.)'

The scholarship covers course fee and a grant for living costs for full-time students of at least £19,237. Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course. The scholarship is funded by the Hill Foundation. The Hill Foundation is a charity which aims to create a community of Oxford scholars and alumni.

How to apply

To be considered for this scholarship, submit your application for graduate study by the relevant December/January deadline for your course, and tick the relevant box on the graduate application form.

Additional information

Course applications which are held over after the January deadline to be re-evaluated against applications received by the March deadline, or course applications which have been put on a waiting list are not eligible for scholarship consideration.

This scholarship is not open to candidates applying for postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma courses, part-time courses or non-matriculated courses .

This scholarship is not open to applications from candidates who hold deferred offers to start in 2025-26.

Selection is expected to take place in April 2025.

Optiver Foundation Scholarships

For more information visit the  Optiver Foundation Scholarships page .

Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (OCIS) Graduate Scholarships

For more information please see the  OCIS Scholarships page .

Oxford-E P Abraham Research Fund Graduate Scholarships

Up to three full scholarships are available for applicants who are applying to the full-time DPhil in Molecular Cell Biology in Health and Disease.

The scholarship for students covers course fees and an annual grant for living costs of at least £19,237. Awards are made for four years. The scholarship is jointly funded by the University and Edward Penley Abraham Research Fund of the Sir William Dunn School of Pathology and is associated with Lincoln College. All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, successful applicants may be transferred to Lincoln College in order to take up the scholarship.

For further details on how to apply for this scholarship, please visit the Pathology website . 

Selection is expected to take place in February 2025.

Oxford-Pershing Square Graduate Scholarship

Further information about this scholarship is available on the Saïd Business School website .

Oxford-Taiwan Graduate Scholarships 

The Oxford-Taiwan Graduate Scholarships are available for nationals of the Republic of China who are ordinarily resident in Taiwan, Penhu, Kinmen or Matsu and who are applying to any full-time DPhil course at Oxford.

The scholarships are jointly funded by the University and the Ministry of Education of the Republic of China (Taiwan).

The scholarship covers course fees and a grant for living costs. Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course. 

For more information and details on how to apply please visit the Oxford-Taiwan Graduate Scholarships website .

Oxford-Weidenfeld and Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme

For more information about the scholarship visit the  Weidenfeld and Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme page .

Refugee Academic Futures Scholarship

The Refugee Academic Futures Scholarship is available for applicants applying to any f ull-time and part-time DPhil and master's courses, at Oxford  who have lived experience of displacement.  

To be considered for this scholarship,  submit  your application for graduate study by the December or January deadline (whichever is relevant to your course)   ensuring you select the  ‘ re f ugee status ’   box on the application form .   Eligible applicants will then be invited to  submit  an application for the scholarship in April 202 5 . Only applicants who  submit  the scholarship application will be considered for the award.  

This scholarship is not open to applications from candidates who hold deferred offers for 2025-26. 

Selection is expected to take place in June 2025.

Saïd Foundation Oxford Scholarships

The Saïd Foundation Oxford Scholarships are the continuation of a long-standing partnership between the University and the  Saïd Foundation  which has supported students from the Middle East since 1984.

The scholarship will cover course fees, a grant for living costs (of at least £19,237) and flights to and from the UK at the start and end of your course. Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course.

Eligibility

You must be applying to start a new full-time master's course at Oxford, and be of Jordanian, Lebanese, Palestinian or Syrian nationality and ordinarily resident in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Palestine or Israel. You should be intending to return to one of these countries on completion of your course to apply your new skills and knowledge.

Applicants will be assessed on their potential to become leaders and innovators of change and on academic merit. For detailed eligibility criteria please visit the  Saïd Foundation Scholarship  webpages.

This scholarship is not open to candidates applying for postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma courses, part-time courses or  non-matriculated courses .

In order to be considered for this scholarship, you must:

(1)   Apply to the Saïd Foundation  by 31 October 2024.

(2)  Submit your application for graduate study to the University of Oxford by the relevant December or January deadline for your course. See the relevant  course page  for the deadline applicable to your course.

We will use the details you enter in the graduate application form to assess your nationality and country of ordinary residence. For a definition of ordinary residency and further details on how to complete this section of the graduate application form, please see the 'Nationality and ordinary residence' section of the graduate application form and also the Application Guide .

Decisions are expected to be made by the end of June 2025.

University of Oxford Croucher Scholarships

For more information please see the University of Oxford Croucher Scholarships page . 

Scholarships that you will be considered for automatically

If you fulfil the eligibility criteria and apply for your course by the relevant December or January deadline for your course you will be automatically considered for the following scholarships as part of the standard admissions process, or contacted directly by the University and invited to apply. Please see the  Standard scholarship selection terms  for more information about the application and selection process.

All Souls Hugh Springer Graduate Scholarships

The All Souls Hugh Springer Graduate scholarships are available for applicants who are ordinarily resident in or are nationals of a Caribbean country, who identify as of Black or Mixed Black ethnicity and who are applying to any full or part-time Master’s or DPhil course at Oxford. Please note that in this case Caribbean countries are identified with the following island states and territories of the Caribbean and Guyana: 

Antigua and Barbuda, Anguilla, Barbados, Bermuda, Bahamas, Belize,  Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, St Kitts and Nevis, Cayman Islands, St Lucia, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Trinidad and Tobago, St Vincent and The Grenadines and British Virgin Islands. 

The scholarships have been made possible through the support of All Souls College, Oxford. 

Selection is expected to take place in April 2025.  

Black Academic Futures Scholarship

The Black Academic Futures Scholarships are available for applicants who are ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom, are of Black or Mixed-Black ethnicity, and who are applying to full or part-time courses at Oxford. Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) and Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert and PGCE) courses are unfortunately not eligible. You must have been Ordinarily Resident in the UK for three years before the start date of the course for which you hold an offer. This residence must not have been for the main purpose of receiving full time education. An exception to this is if you have been temporarily resident outside of the UK for the purpose of taking up temporary employment and would have been resident in the UK but for the temporary employment. 

These scholarships have been made possible through the support of funding partners from across the University and Colleges, including Academic Divisions and Departments.

The scholarship covers course fees and provides a grant for living costs. Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course. 

All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, it may be necessary to transfer successful applicants between colleges for the scholarship to be taken up.

This scholarship is not open to applications from candidates who hold deferred offers for 2025-26.  

For more information, visit the Academic Futures page .

Clarendon Fund

The Clarendon Fund offers around 200 new fully funded scholarships each year to outstanding graduate scholars. For more information, including details of the selection process, visit the Clarendon website .  

CMA CGM Excellence Fund for Lebanon Scholarships

The CMA CGM Excellence Fund for Lebanon Scholarships are available for applicants from Lebanon. Eligible courses to be confirmed. Scholarships are awarded based on academic merit and potential.

The scholarships have been made possible through the support of the CMA CGM Group.

The scholarship covers course fees and a grant for living costs for full-time students of at least £19,237. Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course.

To be considered for this scholarship, submit your application for graduate study by the relevant December/January deadline for your course.

Selection is expected to take place by the end of May 2025.

Crankstart Graduate Scholarship

The Crankstart Scholarships provide a programme of enhanced support for UK residents from lower-income households to undertake undergraduate study at Oxford. This is possible thanks to a generous donation by Sir Michael Moritz and Ms Harriet Heyman. The Crankstart Graduate Scholarships continue this support to graduate level, for both taught and research courses.

Crankstart Graduate Scholarships are available to former undergraduate Crankstart scholars applying to pursue taught postgraduate study at Oxford. We know that the absence of funding is a key barrier to student progression to postgraduate study and the aim of these scholarships is to support Crankstart scholars’ progression from their undergraduate courses to postgraduate study.

Any applicant to a postgraduate course, who has at any time been in receipt of funding in the form of a Crankstart undergraduate scholarship, will be considered for one of these Scholarships. Graduate applications submitted by the relevant December or January course deadline are eligible. Please consult the relevant course page for individual deadline dates.

The awards are made on the basis of academic merit and potential and cover course fees as well as providing a grant for living costs.

For more information please visit the Crankstart Graduate Scholarship page

The Duke Of Cambridge Scholarship

One full scholarship is available for applicants who are ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom and who are applying to the Master of Public Policy (MPP).

The scholarship is jointly funded by the University, the Blavatnik Family Foundation and University College in honour of the Duke of Cambridge, who opened the new Blavatnik School of Government in 2016.

The scholarship covers course fees and provides a grant for living costs. Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course.

The scholarship is only tenable at  University College . All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, successful applicants will be transferred to University College in order to take up the scholarship.

Selection is expected to take place by the end of May 2025.  

Felix Scholarships

For more information visit the  Felix Scholarships page . 

Helmore Graduate Scholarships

The Helmore Graduate Scholarships are open to applicants to any full-time or part-time graduate course, excluding PGCerts and PGDips. They are made possible by the generous bequest of Lady Margaret Eleanor Helmore. The scholarships are usually awarded through the Clarendon Fund allocation process and in conjunction with a Clarendon Fund Scholarship.

To be considered for this scholarship, you must submit your application for graduate study by the relevant December or January deadline (Please visit your course webpage for specific deadline details.). 

The Hong Kong Jockey Club Graduate Scholarships at the University of Oxford

Details for 2025/26 entry are still to be confirmed for this scholarship.

Jardine-Oxford Graduate Scholarships

Up to five full scholarships are available for applicants who are ordinarily resident in Cambodia, mainland China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand or Vietnam and who are applying to a range of full-time master’s or DPhil courses at Oxford.

The scholarships have been made possible through the support of University partners and the Jardine Foundation , an educational trust supporting scholars who have the potential to become outstanding citizens with a high commitment to the community.

The scholarship covers course fees and a grant for living costs. Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course.

The scholarship is only tenable at one of the Foundation’s four link colleges: Exeter College, Oriel College, The Queen’s College and Trinity College. All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, successful applicants will be transferred to one of the link colleges in order to take up the scholarship.

Selection is expected to take place by May 2025.  

Mastercard Foundation AfOx Scholarships

The University of Oxford and the Mastercard Foundation have established an innovative and ambitious partnership under the  Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program  and the Africa Oxford Initiative ( AfOx ) to offer a range of scholarships for African candidates applying for taught postgraduate courses at the University of Oxford for 2025/26 entry. The Mastercard Foundation AfOx Scholarships cover course fees and a grant for living costs for taught postgraduate students at the UKRI minimum doctoral stipend rate. Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed taught postgraduate course.

Eligible offer holders will be automatically considered and contacted by Student Fees and Funding via email. Eligible candidates will be invited to demonstrate how they meet the following selection criteria. In awarding the Scholarships the panel looks at four areas: 1) Academic merit and potential 2) Leadership experience and capacity development 3) Alignment with AfOx values and themes 4) Commitment to Africa’s development.

To be considered for this scholarship you must submit your application for graduate study by the relevant December/January deadline for your course.

For more information about these scholarships, including the range of eligible courses, please visit the  Mastercard Foundation AfOx Scholarships page .

Selection is expected to take place by July 2025. 

Oppenheimer Scholarships

The Oppenheimer Fund makes small awards that are linked to other scholarship schemes such as AfOx, Clarendon, Commonwealth and the Skye Foundation in order to offer full scholarship awards. Scholarships are available for applicants who are applying to a full-time master’s course, and who have previously studied at a South African university. 

To be considered for this scholarship you must submit your application for graduate study by the relevant December/January deadline for your course. Eligible offer holders will be automatically considered and contacted by Student Fees and Funding via email.

Oxford Kobe Scholarships

The Oxford Kobe Scholarships are available for applicants who are nationals of Japan and who are applying to start any full-time or part-time graduate course at Oxford.

The scholarships have been funded by a donation to  St Catherine's College . 

The scholarships cover course fees and a grant for living costs. Awards are made for the full duration of fee liability for the agreed course. Applicants should not be intending to exercise in Great Britain the skills which may be obtained as a result of the scholarship.

One of the scholarships will only be tenable at St Catherine's College. All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, one successful applicant will be transferred to St Catherine's College in order to take up the scholarship.

Selection is expected to take place in May 2025. 

Oxford-Adrian Swire Graduate Scholarship

The Oxford-Adrian Swire Graduate Scholarship is available for applicants who are nationals of Hong Kong, the People’s Republic of China or Macau and who are applying to a full or part-time graduate course in the departments of Economics, Politics and Sociology. Preference will be given to candidates who have completed the majority of their higher education in China (including Hong Kong and Macau).

The scholarship is funded by the University of Oxford and Nuffield College , and it is named in honour of Sir Adrian Swire, Honorary Fellow and former Visiting Fellow of Nuffield College.

The scholarship covers course fees and a grant for living costs. Awards are made for the full duration of fee liability for the agreed course.

The scholarship is only tenable at Nuffield College. All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) they state as their preference on the graduate application form. However, successful applicants will be transferred to Nuffield College in order to take up the scholarship.

Selection is expected to take place in late May 2025

Oxford-Anderson Humanities Graduate Scholarship

One full scholarship is available for applicants who are applying to any full-time Humanities graduate taught course within the range accepted by  University College . To check whether the course you are planning to apply for is accepted by University College, please review the relevant  Course  page.

The scholarship is jointly funded by the University and by James K. Anderson, who studied at University College in 1977 and is a distinguished Old Member (alumnus) and Foundation Fellow.

The scholarship is only tenable at University College. All eligible applicants will be considered for the scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, successful applicants will be transferred to University College in order to take up the scholarship.

Oxford-Ashton Graduate Scholarship in Engineering

One full scholarship is available for applicants who are applying to any full-time graduate courses within the Department of Engineering Science, in a subject accepted by  University College . To check whether the course you are planning to apply for is accepted by University College, please review the relevant  course page .

The scholarship is jointly funded by the University and by anonymous Old Members (alumni) of University College, in memory of Mrs J P Ashton. 

Selection is expected to take place by the end of May 2025

Oxford-Berman Graduate Scholarship

One full scholarship is available for applicants who are applying to any full-time DPhil program in the department of Physics within the range accepted by  University College . To check whether the course you are planning to apply for is accepted by University College, please review the relevant  Course  page.

This scholarship has been funded by a group of Old Members (alumni) in recognition of Dr Robert ‘Bobby’ Berman’s valuable and much appreciated contribution to life at University College over more than three decades. Dr Berman was University College’s first Fellow in Physics, an extremely influential and popular tutor in the college from 1955 – 83, Emeritus Fellow thereafter, and known for his unfailing kindness and generosity towards his students

Oxford-Bob Thomas Graduate Scholarship in Chemistry

One full scholarship is available for applicants who are applying to any full-time graduate course in the department of Chemistry within the range accepted by  University College . To check whether the course you are planning to apply for is accepted by University College, please review the relevant  Course  page.

Established in 2016 at University College, to assist eligible postgraduate students admitted to the Department of Chemistry, the scholarship is named in honour of Dr Robert K. Thomas and co-funded by the Department of Chemistry as well as University College Old Members. Dr Thomas was Aldrichian Praelector in Physical Chemistry and a Fellow of University College for three decades (1978-2008).

Selection is expected to take place by the end of May 2025 .

Oxford-Bounden Graduate Scholarship

The Oxford-Bounden Graduate Scholarship is available for any applicants who are applying to any Humanities Division courses within the range accepted by Jesus College.

The scholarship has been established in memory of the late John Bounden, who generously left his estate to Jesus College to support a scholarship.

The scholarship is only tenable at Jesus College. All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, successful applicants will be transferred to Jesus College in order to take up the scholarship.

Details for 2025-26 entry are still to be confirmed for this scholarship.

Oxford-Brunsfield ASEAN Human Rights Graduate Scholarships

The Oxford-Brunsfield ASEAN Human Rights Scholarship is available for applicants who are nationals of and ordinarily resident in Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar (Burma), Philippines, Singapore, Thailand or Vietnam and are applying to the part-time MSt in International Human Rights Law.

The scholarship is jointly funded by the University and the Brunsfield Foundation of Malaysia.

The scholarship covers course fees and a study support grant (towards your travel expenses to Oxford and other sundry expenses). The award is for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course.

Oxford-Catharine French Graduate Scholarship

One Oxford-Catharine French Graduate Scholarship is available for African applicants who demonstrate exceptional academic merit and potential, who are commencing an MSc Economics for Development or MPhil Economics, or a master’s course in the fields of global, social, environmental or political studies.

The Oxford-Catharine French Graduate Scholarship was established to support the next generation of change-makers in Africa to undertake graduate studies at the University of Oxford. Catharine French (1966-2020) read History and Economics at Lincoln College, Oxford, and was a trailblazer for the advancement of women in business, an advocate for financial inclusion and diversity, and a supporter of development in Africa. The Dodd/French family, supported by Barclays Bank, Lincoln College, and the Social Sciences Division at the University of Oxford, created the scholarship to honour Catharine’s memory and vision.

The scholarship covers course fees and a grant for living costs. Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course. The scholarship is only tenable at Lincoln College. All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, successful applicants will be transferred to Lincoln College in order to take up the scholarship.

Selection is expected to take place by July 2025.

Oxford-Creat Group Graduate Scholarships

The Oxford-Creat Group Graduate scholarships are available for applicants who are ordinarily resident in the People's Republic of China (including the Hong Kong and Macau SARs) and who are applying for one of the following full-time courses: MBA; Master of Public Policy (MPP); MSc Financial Economics; and MSc Law and Finance.

The scholarships have been jointly funded by the University and by the Creat Group of Beijing. The Creat Group is a leading investment company with a global portfolio and partnerships with leading financial institutions in the UK and Japan. The Creat Group intends that scholars will make a considerable contribution to the development of China’s economy over the course of their lifetime.

Oxford-David Jones Graduate Scholarship 

One full scholarship is available for applicants who are applying to any full-time graduate course in the Department of History, in a subject accepted by Jesus College . To check whether the course you are planning to apply for is accepted by University College, please review the relevant  course page .

The scholarship is joint funded by the University and by David Jones who read Modern History at Jesus College between 1948 and 1951. David generously left his estate to Jesus College and the Oxford-David Jones studentship in History has been established in his memory.

The scholarship covers course fees and provides a grant for living costs. Awards are made for the full duration of you fee liability for the agreed course.

The scholarship is only tenable at Jesus College. All eligible applicants will be considered for the scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, successful applicants will be transferred to Jesus College in order to take up the scholarship.

Oxford-DeepMind Graduate Scholarship (Computer Science)

The Oxford-DeepMind Graduate Scholarships (Computer Science) are available for applicants to any full-time DPhil course within, or affiliated to, the Department of Computer Science.

The scholarships have been made possible through the support of DeepMind, a world leader in artificial intelligence research.

Selection is expected to take place by the end of April 2025.

Oxford-Drue Heinz Graduate Scholarship

O xford-emmy graduate scholarship.

At least one full Oxford-Emmy Graduate Scholarships will be available to applicants to full-time or part-time DPhil courses in Physics, Mathematics or Computer Sciences, within the range accepted by Keble College. 

The scholarship is only tenable at Keble College . All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, successful applicants will be transferred to Keble College in order to take up the scholarship.

Selection is expected to take place between April and June 2025.

O xford-Exeter-Peter Thompson Graduate Scholarship

The Oxford‒Exeter‒Peter Thompson Graduate Scholarship is jointly funded by the University and Exeter College, as part of the Graduate Endowment Matched Scholarship scheme. It is made possible by a gift from Peter Thompson, a great friend and donor to Exeter College.

Open to Home fees status scholars on any graduate degree bearing course offered by Exeter College, the scholarship covers course fees and provides a grant for living expenses. For 2025-26 entry there is a preference for a scholar studying a DPhil course in divisions other than Social Sciences. To be considered for this scholarship you must submit your application for graduate study by the relevant December or January deadline (please visit your course webpage for specific deadline details).

Oxford-Farthing Graduate Scholarship

One full scholarship is available for applicants who are applying to the full-time DPhil in Law.

The scholarships have been made possible by the generous contribution of Peter Farthing (1949-2012), who read Law at Pembroke College.

The scholarship is only tenable at Pembroke College. All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, successful applicants will be transferred to Pembroke College in order to take up the scholarship.

In awarding the Oxford-Farthing Graduate Scholarship, preference will be given to those who wish to work with the Professor of Public Law and Criminal Law, Rebecca Williams.  It is likely that the scholar will also have an opportunity to teach at the College level.

Selection is expected to take place by May 2025.

Oxford-Feltham Graduate Scholarship

Details of the 2025-26 entry are still to be confirmed for this scholarship. 

Oxford-Finnis Graduate Scholarship

One full scholarship is available for applicants who are applying to any full-time graduate course in the department of Law within the range accepted by  University College . To check whether the course you are planning to apply for is accepted by University College, please review the relevant  Course  page. Preference will be given to any students studying towards the Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL).

The Oxford-Finnis Graduate Scholarship in Law was established at University College to assist eligible students admitted to the Law Faculty, in particular those working towards the Bachelor of Civil Law. This was the first law scholarship to be offered by University College, was funded by John Finnis’ former pupils and Univ lawyers, and is named in honour of the 50th anniversary of his own Fellowship at the College (2016-17).

Selection is expected to take place by the end of May 2025. 

Oxford-Hackney BCL Graduate Scholarship

The Oxford-Hackney BCL Graduate Scholarship is available for applicants to the full-time Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL).

The scholarships have been funded by the University and by a collection of Wadham College alumni, in honour of Jeffrey Hackney, the College’s Fellow in Law from 1976-2008 and an extremely prominent and much-loved tutor.

The scholarship is only tenable at Wadham College . All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, successful applicants will be transferred to Wadham College in order to take up the scholarship.

Oxford-Hasmukh Patel Graduate Scholarship

Further information about this scholarship is available on the  Saïd Business School website .

Oxford-Hoffmann Graduate Scholarships in Medical Sciences

The Oxford-Hoffmann Graduate Scholarships in Medical Sciences are available for any applicants who are applying to study within the Medical Sciences Division.

The scholarships have been made possible through the support of André Hoffmann, who is an entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist. Mr Hoffmann studied economics at St Gallen University and holds an MBA from INSEAD.

Oxford-Indira Gandhi Graduate Scholarship

One full scholarship is available for applicants who are ordinarily resident in India, or who have previously studied at an Indian higher education institution. You must be applying for a DPhil course with proposed research in the eligible areas of study.

For DPhil courses, the proposed area of study must be relevant to the  Oxford India Centre for Sustainable Development 's agenda of interdisciplinary research on sustainable development and India. The Centre's core research areas are: sustainable cities, climate change and clean energy, healthcare innovation, environmental sustainability and food and water security, law, governance and human rights are cross-cutting themes. Independent proposals on any India-related theme which fits within the overall aims of the Centre will be considered.

Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic merit, relevance of studies to the Centre’s interdisciplinary aims, understanding of the development challenges faced by India, and leadership and entrepreneurial potential.  Somerville College  and the University have established these scholarships with the generous support of the Government of India.

The scholarship covers course fees and a grant for living costs. Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course. 

The scholarship is only tenable at Somerville College. All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, successful applicants will be transferred to Somerville College in order to take up the scholarship.

There is no separate application process for this scholarship, however, you may be invited to attend an interview (via Microsoft Teams) if you are shortlisted for the scholarship .

The dates of the Microsoft Teams interviews are expected to be in late April/early May 2025.

Oxford-Jeffrey Cheah Graduate Scholarship

One full scholarship is available for applicants who are ordinarily resident in an ASEAN country and who are applying for a full-time DPhil course, in any subject offered by the Division of Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences accepted by  Brasenose College . To check whether the course you are planning to apply for is accepted by Brasenose College, please review the relevant  course page .

The scholarship is jointly funded by the University and Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Dr Jeffrey Cheah. Tan Sri Jeffrey is the founder and chairman of the Sunway Group, founding trustee of the Jeffrey Cheah Foundation, and is an Honorary Fellow of Brasenose College.

The scholarship is only tenable at Brasenose College . All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, successful applicants will be transferred to Brasenose College in order to take up the scholarship.

Selection is expected to take place by end of May 2025.  

Oxford-John Oldacre Graduate Scholarship

One full scholarship is available for applicants who are applying to the full-time DPhil in Biology in the area of plant sciences.

The scholarships have been made possible by the generous contribution of the John Oldacre Foundation, in partnership with the Department of Biology.

Oxford-Kaifeng Graduate Scholarship

The Oxford-Kaifeng Graduate scholarships are available for applicants who are ordinarily resident and nationals of the People’s Republic of China (excluding Hong Kong and Macau SAR). Preference will be given to those applying to courses in the order listed: History of Art; other Humanities Division courses; Social Science Division courses. Candidates must also demonstrate potential leadership qualities.

The scholarship is jointly funded by the University and the Kaifeng Foundation. The Kaifeng Foundation was established in Beijing by Dr Whitney Duan to pursue progress in humanity and promote social development in China and abroad.

 The scholarship covers course fees and a grant for living costs. Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course.

Oxford-Ko Cheuk Hung Graduate Scholarship

The Oxford-Ko Cheuk Hung Graduate Scholarship is available for applicants who are ordinarily resident in the UK and who are applying to the MSt Traditional China. 

The scholarship has been made possible through the support of the Ko family and the University, in memory of Ko Cheuk-hung, MBE. Mr Ko was a prominent philanthropist who worked tirelessly for the homeless and destitute in British Hong Kong during the turbulent times following World War II. 

The scholarship covers course fee and a grant for living costs of at least £19,237. Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course. Two awards are available for 2025-26.

The scholarship is only tenable at St Cross College . All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, successful applicants will be transferred to St Cross College in order to take up the scholarship.

Selection is expected to take place in March 2025

Oxford-Leon E and Iris L Beghian Graduate Scholarships

Details for the 2025-26 entry are still to be confirmed for this scholarship.

Oxford-Mary Frances Wagley Graduate Scholarship

The Oxford-Mary Frances Wagley Graduate Scholarship is open to applicants to a DPhil course in a science (preferably natural science) subject and tenable only at St Hilda’s College. It is made possible by the generous gift from Mary Frances Wagley.

We anticipate that one scholarship will be available in the 2025-26 year of entry, awarded through the Clarendon Fund allocation process and in conjunction with a Clarendon Fund Scholarship. To be considered for this scholarship, you must submit your application for graduate study by the relevant December or January deadline (please visit your course webpage for specific deadline details).

Oxford-McCall MacBain Graduate Scholarship

Details for 20 25-26  entry are still to be confirmed for this scholarship.

Oxford-Moh Family Foundation Global Health Scholarship

The Oxford-Moh Family Foundation Global Health Scholarship is available for any graduate student applying to a graduate course of study related to global health at the University, with a preference for those in the area of pandemic sciences. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic merit and/or potential.

The   scholarship is funded by the Moh Family Foundation in collaboration with the University of Oxford.

The scholarship covers course fees, a grant for living costs for full-time students at the UKRI minimum doctoral stipend rate, and a Research Training Supplementary Grant (RTSG). Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course.

Oxford-Murray Graduate Scholarship

One full scholarship is available for applicants who are applying to one of the following full-time courses: MSt in Greek and/or Latin Languages and Literature, MPhil in Greek and/or Latin Languages and Literature, MSt in Greek and/or Roman History, MPhil in Greek and/or Roman History.

The scholarship may be extended if scholars are successfully admitted to either the DPhil in Classical Languages and Literature or the DPhil in Ancient History following satisfactory completion of their MSt or MPhil.

The scholarship is jointly funded by the University and Wadham College , as a result of a generous benefaction from NR Murray.

The scholarship is only tenable at Wadham College. All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, successful applicants will be transferred to Wadham College in order to take up the scholarship.

Oxford-NaturalMotion and Oxford-Oxitec Graduate Scholarships

At least one full scholarship is available for applicants who are applying to the full-time DPhil in Biology.

The scholarship is jointly funded by the University and by  NaturalMotion Ltd . NaturalMotion Ltd develops computational methods for animating movement, as used in Hollywood films and computer games. The founder, Torsten Reil, is an alumnus of the Department of Zoology at Oxford.

Oxford-Nizami Ganjavi Graduate Scholarships

The Oxford-Nizami Ganjavi Graduate Scholarships are available for applicants who are applying to any full-time or part-time DPhil or Master’s course offered by the Humanities or Social Sciences Division, where their proposed research relates to the study of the history, languages and cultures of Azerbaijan, the Caucasus and Central Asia.

The scholarships have been jointly funded by the University and the Oxford Nizami Ganjavi Programme.

The scholarship covers course fees and a grant for living costs for both UK and International Students. Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course.

Oxford-Nuffield Max Corden Graduate Scholarship

One full scholarship is available for applicants who are applying to a full-time or part-time MPhil or DPhil in the department of Economics within the range of courses accepted by Nuffield College.

The scholarship is jointly funded by the University, and by generous donations from Professor W. (Warner) Max Corden, in whose honour the scholarship is named, and by other donors. Professor Corden was an Emeritus Professor of International Economics of Johns Hopkins University, and a Professorial Fellow in the Department of Economics of the University of Melbourne. From 1967-1976, he held the post of Nuffield Reader in International Economics in Oxford, in conjunction with a Professorial Fellowship at Nuffield College. During his distinguished career, Professor Corden worked on the theory of trade protection, on monetary integration, the international monetary system, and macroeconomic policy.

This scholarship is not open to candidates applying for postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma courses, or non-matriculated courses.

The scholarship is only tenable at Nuffield College. All eligible applicants will be considered for the scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, successful applicants will be transferred to Nuffield College in order to take up the scholarship.

Selection is expected to take place by late May 2025.

Oxford-Nuffield Tony and Judith Atkinson Graduate Scholarship

The Oxford-Nuffield Tony and Judith Atkinson Graduate Scholarship is available for applicants who are applying to a full or part-time graduate course in the departments of Economics, Politics and Sociology. Preference will be given to students in the field of inequality and poverty studies.

The scholarship is jointly funded by the University of Oxford and Nuffield College , and by generous donations from Lady (Judith) Atkinson and other donors. It is named in honour of Sir Tony Atkinson, a former Warden of Nuffield College who was a distinguished economist and a pioneer in the study of inequality within economics.

Oxford-Oak Zimbabwe Graduate Scholarship

Up to two Oxford-Oak Zimbabwe Graduate scholarships are available for applicants who are ordinarily resident in, or nationals of, Zimbabwe and who who are applying to a master's course in the field of Social Sciences, with a preference for courses offered by the Blavatnik School of Government. Applicants will also be committed to contributing to Zimbabwean public service on completion of their studies.

The scholarships have been funded through the support of The Oak Foundation, in collaboration with The Graduate Endowment Matched Scholarships scheme. The Oak Foundation's mission is to address issues of global, social and environmental concern, particularly those that have a major impact on the lives of the disadvantaged, to make the world a safer, fairer, and more sustainable place to live.

Oxford-Orjiako Graduate Scholarship

Oxford-percival stanion graduate scholarship.

One scholarship is available for applicants who are applying to the full-time DPhil in Biochemistry or MSc by Research in Biochemistry.

This scholarships have been made possible through the support of Percival Stanion, an alumnus of Pembroke College.

The scholarship is only tenable at Pembroke College. All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, successful applicants will be transferred to Pembroke College in order to take up the scholarship.

Oxford-Qatar-Thatcher Graduate Scholarships

The Oxford-Qatar-Thatcher Graduate Scholarships will give preference to applicants who are ordinarily resident in one of the following Countries: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen. 

The scholarship is jointly funded by the University and the Thatcher Development Programme at Somerville College. The late Lady Thatcher studied Chemistry at Somerville College Oxford from 1943 to 1946 and received bursary and scholarship support from the College. Lady Thatcher went on to become not only the first woman but also the first scientist to be Prime Minister of the UK, from 1979 to 1990. Following her death in 2013, Somerville College established the Margaret Thatcher Scholarship Trust in her memory. The Oxford-Qatar-Thatcher Graduate Scholarship was created following a £3 million donation by the Qatar Fund for Development, which supports international education, health and economic development causes.

More information can be found on Somerville College's webpage . 

Selection is expected to take place by the end of May 2025.  

Oxford-Radcliffe Graduate Scholarships

The Oxford-Radcliffe Graduate Scholarship provides up to 13 full scholarships to candidates who are applying for full-time courses in the following areas: 

Earth Sciences, Bioscience, Future Propulsion and Power, Synthesis for Biology and Medicine, Modern Statistics and Statistical Machine Learning, Mathematics of Random Systems, Medical Sciences, Neurosciences, Oncology, Politics and/or International Relations, and Theoretical Physics.

The scholarships are unique to University College , supported by an historic £10m gift from a group of the College’s Old Members, the largest single gift received by the college in modern times. The benefactors are motivated to ensure that more talented graduate students than ever before will have an opportunity to work with both University College’s and Oxford’s leading academics to pursue their ambitions, contribute ground-breaking research, advance understanding and realise their full potential – regardless of their financial circumstances – focusing on today’s challenges and advancing tomorrow’s solutions.

All eligible applicants will be considered for the scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, successful applicants will be transferred to University College in order to take up the scholarship.

Oxford-R. E. Jones Graduate Scholarship

The Oxford-R.E. Jones Graduate Scholarship is available for applicants with Home fee status who are applying to the Centre for Doctoral Training programme in Synthesis for Biology and Medicine.

Established in 2014, the Oxford-R.E. Jones Graduate Scholarship has been generously supported by the University, the daughters of Dr R.E. Jones, and UCB Pharma.

The scholarship covers course fees and a grant for living costs. Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course .

Oxford-Reuben Foundation Graduate Scholarships

The Oxford-Reuben Foundation Graduate Scholarship is available for applicants who are ordinarily resident in Israel and who are applying to any full- or part-time Master’s or DPhil course at Oxford. At least one award will be made for 2025-26 entry.

The scholarship has been jointly funded by the University and the support of the Reuben Foundation.

Oxford-Reuben Graduate Scholarships

Reuben College and the University of Oxford are delighted to be working in partnership to offer the Oxford-Reuben Graduate Scholarships. The College and the University have confirmed that this cycle of awards will be shared between scholars selected from students from under-represented backgrounds and students working on relevant interdisciplinary areas.

The scholarship is only tenable at Reuben College. All eligible candidates will be considered for this scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, successful candidates will be transferred to Reuben College in order to take up the scholarship.

Oxford-Richards Graduate Scholarships

Up to two full Oxford-Richards Graduate Scholarships are available to applicants to full-time or part-time Master’s or DPhil courses offered by the Faculty of History or Department of Economics within the range accepted by Wadham College.

The scholarships have been made possible through the support of the University and David Richards’ generous bequest. David Richards (1939–2015) studied at Wadham College from 1961 and was a distinguished alumnus and Foundation Fellow of the College.

Selection is expected to take place between April and June 2025

Oxford-Robert and Soulla Kyprianou Graduate Scholarships

One full scholarship is available for applicants who are ordinarily resident in the Republic of Cyprus and who are applying for a full-time or part-time Master’s course in a subject accepted by  Brasenose College . To check whether the course you are planning to apply for is accepted by Brasenose College, please review the relevant  course page .

The scholarship is jointly funded by the University and Robert and Soulla Kyprianou. Robert Kyprianou was a student at Brasenose College between 1973 and 1976 and was one of the first students of Cypriot origin to study at Oxford.

The scholarship is only tenable at Brasenose College. All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, successful applicants will be transferred to Brasenose College in order to take up the scholarship.

Oxford-Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (MBRF) Graduate Scholarship

The Oxford-Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (MBRF) Graduate Scholarships are available for applicants who are nationals of and ordinarily resident in one of the following countries: Algeria, Bahrain, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.

The scholarships are available to applicants who are applying to any full-time Master’s and DPhil courses, except the Master of Business Administration (MBA). You should be intending to return to one of the eligible countries on completion of your studies.

The scholarships have been jointly funded by the University and H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum through the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF). The Foundation was established in 2007 to provide support for knowledge and development in the Arab region and beyond, actively promoting education at all levels to enable individuals to make the best use of their abilities to benefit themselves and others.

Up to two awards are available and the scholarship covers course fees and provides a grant for living costs for the full duration of the fee liability period for the agreed course.

Selection is expected to take place by June 2025

Oxford-Sir Anwar Pervez Graduate Scholarship

One Oxford-Sir Anwar Pervez Graduate Scholarship is available for applicants ordinarily resident in Pakistan who are applying for any full-time or part-time Master’s or DPhil course. Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic merit and financial need.

The scholarship has been made possible through the support of the University and Sir Anwar Pervez, founder of the Bestway Foundation.

Oxford-Sir Colin Lucas Graduate Scholarship in French History

One scholarship is available for applicants with Home fee status who are applying to study for a full-time DPhil in History, with a preference for those researching the history of France.

Sir Colin R Lucas is a historian and former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford. He specialises in the history of France, and the donors, who wish to remain anonymous, have created this scholarship in his honour. Sir Colin was Master of Balliol College between 1994 and 2000, and therefore this scholarship is tenable at Balliol College.

The scholarship is only tenable at Balliol College. All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. Successful applicants, however, will be transferred to Balliol College in order to take up the scholarship.

Oxford-Thatcher Graduate Scholarships

Two Oxford-Thatcher Graduate Scholarships are available for applicants to full-time or part-time graduate courses within the range accepted by  Somerville College . To check whether the course you are planning to apply for is accepted by Somerville College, please review the relevant  Course page .

The scholarship is jointly funded by the University and the Thatcher Development Programme at Somerville College. The late Lady Thatcher, studied Chemistry at Somerville College Oxford from 1943 to 1946 and received bursary and scholarship support from the College. Lady Thatcher went on to become not only the first woman but also the first scientist to be Prime Minister of the UK, from 1979 to 1990. Following her death in 2013, Somerville College established the Margaret Thatcher Scholarship Trust in her memory. 

More information can be found on the  Somerville College website .

Oxford-The Queen's College Graduate Scholarship

The Oxford-The Queen's College Graduate Scholarships are open to graduate applicants and are tenable only at The Queen’s College. We anticipate that this scholarship will be available in the 2025-26 year of entry, awarded through the Clarendon Fund allocation process and in conjunction with a Clarendon Fund Scholarship.

To be considered for this scholarship, you must submit your application for graduate study by the relevant December or January deadline (Please visit your course webpage for specific deadline details.).

Oxford-TrygFonden Graduate Scholarships

Two full scholarships are available for applicants who are ordinarily resident in Denmark and who are applying for one of the following courses (preference will be given to courses in the order listed):

MSc Evidence-Based Social Intervention and Policy Evaluation; MSc Education, with a speciality in Research Training; MSc Education, with a speciality in Child Development and Education; MSc (Res) Experimental Psychology; MSc Psychological Research; MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice; MSc (Res) Psychiatry; MSc (Res) Primary Health Care; other full-time master’s and DPhil courses in the departments of Criminology, Education, Experimental Psychology, Primary Care Health Sciences, Psychiatry and Social Policy and Intervention; and other one-year, full-time master’s courses in the  Social Sciences  or  Medical Sciences  Divisions.

The scholarship is jointly funded by the University and by TrygFonden. TrygFonden is a Danish not-for-profit foundation which encourages close interactions between scientific research and the practical world, in which interventions are developed, tested, and implemented. The key objectives of the scholarship are to strengthen Denmark’s capacity in this area.

The scholarship covers course fees and a grant for living costs (students on part-time courses will receive a study support grant). Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course.

Oxford-Uehiro Graduate Scholarships

The Oxford-Uehiro Graduate Scholarships are available for applicants who are nationals of Japan not ordinarily resident in the UK, and who are applying to start any full-time or part-time graduate course at Oxford (excluding the MBA).

The scholarships have been made possible through the support of the Uehiro Foundation on Ethics and Education, which was established in Japan in 1987 with the aim of contributing to the development of society through the promotion of ethics-related academic research, and educational and socio-cultural activities.

The scholarships cover course fees and a grant for living costs. Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course. Applicants should not be intending to exercise in Great Britain the skills which may be obtained as a result of the scholarship.

Selection is expected to take place in May 2025 .

Oxford-University College-Burma Graduate Scholarship

One full scholarship will be available to applicants who are nationals of, or who were born in, Myanmar (Burma) and who are applying to any full-time course in a subject accepted by  University College . To check whether the course you are planning to apply for is accepted by University College, please review the relevant  Course  page. Preference will be given to applicants for the Master of Public Policy (MPP).

The scholarship is jointly funded by the University and a syndicate of generous donors to University College.

The scholarship is only tenable at University College. All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, successful applicants will be transferred to University College in order to take up the scholarship.

Oxford-Wolfson College-Reginald Campbell Thompson Graduate Scholarship in Assyriology

The Oxford-Wolfson College-Reginald Campbell Thompson Graduate Scholarship in Assyriology scholarship is available for applicants who are applying to any full-time or part-time graduate course, within the range accepted by Wolfson College, and who are specialising in Assyriology.

The scholarships have been funded by the University and an anonymous donor to Wolfson College.

The scholarship is only tenable at Wolfson College . All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, successful applicants will be transferred to Wolfson College in order to take up the scholarship.

Scholarship selection is expected to take place in June 2025.

Oxford-Wolfson-Marriott Graduate Scholarships

The Oxford-Wolfson-Marriott scholarships are available for applicants who are applying to a number of full-time and part-time DPhil courses within the range accepted by Wolfson College. Courses to be confirmed.

The scholarships have been made possible through the support of the late Dr Frances Marriott (a University lecturer in biomathematics and taught statistics and a Fellow of Wolfson College) and by departments and faculties.

The scholarship is only tenable at Wolfson College . All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, successful applicants will be transferred to Wolfson College in order to take up the scholarship. If there are multiple candidates of equal academic merit, preference will be given to candidates who chose Wolfson College as their preferred college on the graduate application form.

Selection is expected to take place in June 2025

Saven European Scholarships

Details for 2025/26 entry are still to be confirmed for this scholarship.  

Scatcherd European Scholarships

The Scatcherd European Scholarships are available for applicants from any European country and are awarded in partnership with other Oxford scholarships. To be considered for this scholarship, you must submit your application for graduate study by the relevant December or January deadline.  

Vicky Noon Educational Foundation Oxford Scholarships

Up to two full/partial scholarships are available for applicants who are ordinarily resident in and nationals of Pakistan and who are applying to any full or part-time Master’s or DPhil course at Oxford.

You should be intending to return to Pakistan once your course is completed. If you have previously studied outside Pakistan you will not normally be considered unless there are exceptional circumstances that explain why you have studied abroad.

The size and duration of awards vary according to each scholar's circumstances. The scholarship is jointly funded by the University and the Vicky Noon Educational Foundation .

To be considered for this scholarship, submit your application for graduate study by the relevant January deadline for your course. If you are eligible for this scholarship, you will be contacted by email by the end of April 2025  requesting the completion of a short application form. In completing this form, you will be asked to provide a short statement setting out how you intend to contribute to Pakistan on your return, and how your studies in Oxford will help with this. Only applicants who submit this additional supporting information will be considered for the scholarship.

Selection is expected to take place in late June 2025.

Wolfson Postgraduate Scholarships in the Humanities

The Wolfson Postgraduate Scholarships in the Humanities are available for applicants who are ordinarily resident in the UK and applying to study a DPhil course in the Humanities Division in the broad areas of history, literature and languages.

The scholarships are jointly funded by the University of Oxford and the Wolfson Foundation .

Scholarship selection is expected to take place in May 2025.

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Research Studentships

We will post here any funded doctoral studentships in the Department of Engineering Science. For information on other funding opportunities available at Oxford, see the University's Graduate Admissions   'Fees and funding' webpage.

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Resear ch Studentship in Scalable Security Support for Next-Generation Computing Architectures

Research Studentship in Ammonia Sprays

Deadline: noon on 3 December 2024

Research Studentship in Human-AI Collaboration in Medical Imaging

Research Studentship in Control and Engineering Biology

Research Studentship in Tidal Stream Energy

Research Studentship in Youth Sports Medicine and Technology

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Graduate Funding & Scholarships

Faculty studentship information.

The Faculty and University have a number of studentships available to fund graduate study in English. In recent years about 11 studentships a year have been offered to study on our master's programmes, and about 20 studentships a year to study on our doctoral programme. Most of these are offered to UK students, but some of the studentships on both the master's programme and the doctoral programme are awarded to EU and overseas students.

Funding is very competitive and there is a limited amount of funding available. You are therefore strongly encouraged to search for external sources of funding .

If you receive an offer of a place, your college will require you to complete a Financial Declaration form. This aims to ensure that you are fully aware of the expected fees and living costs associated with your chosen programme of study. See  full details of fees .

The faculty nominates candidates each year for  Clarendon Scholarships , which cover course fees and a grant for living expenses. All applications are automatically considered, so there is no need to submit any further information. The Humanities Division offers around 35 Clarendon scholarships a year. Smaller numbers of other scholarships are also offered. All eligible candidates are automatically considered for these scholarships.

The Faculty also offers studentships in partnership with some colleges, and makes recommendations for a number of trust-funded studentships, managed by other committees and Boards. All eligible candidates are automatically considered for these studentships, which are open to UK students only.

The list of Faculty scholarships is not yet finalised for 25-26 entry; this page will be updated in due course. Scholarships that were available in 24-25 are as follows.

Jeremy Griffiths Studentship   Available to candidates studying a subject related to the History of the Book before 1550 (held at St Hilda's College). Open to applicants for the MSt 650-1550 and MPhil (Medieval Studies).

Cecily Clark Studentship Available to students of English Medieval Studies, with a preference for subjects relating to Middle English Philology.

The Anne Hudson Graduate Scholarships Two of these are usually available each year, usually held at LMH, for outstanding doctoral candidates working on any area of Middle English Literature.

The Pamela Gradon Graduate Scholarship This is usually available every three years, to be held at St Hugh’s, for an outstanding doctoral candidate working on any area of Middle English Literature.

Violet Vaughan Morgan Studentship – available to candidates studying on any of the English MSt strands.

Jon Blanchard studentship – any post-1550 MSt strand (annual studentship for 3 years, 2024-25, 2025-26 and 2026-27); UK students only; Mansfield College only

George Oakes studentships – MSt American literature – two studentships available in 2024-25 only; UK students only; Queen’s College only

Oxford – Wordsworth Scholarship The Oxford – Wordsworth Scholarship is open to academically outstanding candidates who have been accepted on a one-year English MSt course for entry in October 2024. The scholarship may be combined with funding from another scholarship fund (e.g. Clarendon or Faculty funds) to cover up to the cost of full fees and a maintenance grant at the level of the AHRC stipend for the duration of the award-holder’s fee liability. All eligible applicants offered a place at Oxford for October 2024 will automatically be considered for this scholarship, whether or not they originally applied to Trinity College; there is no additional application form. The successful candidate will be informed by the end of April or early May 2024.    Oxford - Cecil Lubbock Graduate Scholarship A Trinity College Scholarship for the DPhil in English Language and Literature, with a preference for those working in the areas of either medieval or 19th Century English, for entry in October 2024. This scholarship will cover full home fees and a maintenance grant at the level of the AHRC stipend, for the duration of the award-holder’s fee liability (i.e. up to three academic years). All applicants offered a place for entry in October 2024 for the DPhil in English Language and Literature will automatically be eligible for this scholarship, whether or not they originally applied to Trinity College; there is no additional application form. The successful candidate will be informed by the end of April or early May 2024. 

Other opportunities

For the following studentships, candidates should check the criteria relating to each award as some may have particular application requirements:

Open-Oxford-Cambridge AHRC DTP-funded Collaborative Doctoral Award: Chaucer's Thameside Life and Poetry

Applications are invited for an Open-Oxford-Cambridge AHRC DTP-funded Collaborative Doctoral Award at the University of Oxford, in partnership with The National Archives. This fully-funded studentship is available from October 2025. Further details about the value of an Open-Oxford-Cambridge AHRC DTP award are available on the DTP’s studentships page. The studentship can be studied either full or part-time. Closing date: 7th January 2025 (midday, UK time).

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Ertegun Postgraduate Scholarships in the Humanities Available to UK, EU and overseas students applying for entry to master's and doctoral programmes. Please see the programme website .

Swire and Oxford & Cambridge Society of Kenya Scholarship

For an applicant who is a Kenyan citizen to study for a one-year Master’s degree in the academic year 2024-25 at St Antony’s College. The scholarship will be for a value of up to £40k.  This scholarship requires a separate application and candidates would need to complete an online form and submit it by our deadline set at 5pm (UK time) on 4th March 2024. Full details:  Swire and Oxford & Cambridge Society of Kenya Scholarship | St Antony's College

Swire Scholarships

Four fully funded scholarships are available for applicants who are permanent residents of  Japan, Chinese mainland or Hong Kong SAR  and have completed the majority of their formal education in their country/region of permanent residency. For all those who will commence study on a course offered by St Antony's College in 2024/25 (DPhils, MPhils and MSc applicants in courses accepted by St Antony’s are all eligible).  These scholarships require a separate application and candidates would need to complete an online form and submit it by our deadline set at 5pm (UK time) on 4th March 2024. Full details:   Swire Scholarships | St Antony's College (ox.ac.uk)

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Wellcome Trust Doctoral Studentships

This scheme enables researchers to undertake humanities or social science doctoral degrees in any area of health

Who can apply

You can apply for a Doctoral Studentship if you want to complete a period of doctoral research leading to a PhD in any humanities or social science area. You should usually hold, or expect to hold, a relevant Master's degree.

Who cannot apply

You cannot apply if:

• you have received support for your doctoral studies from another funding body 
• you are already registered for a research degree.

If you have already been unsuccessful with a full application for this scheme, please contact us before you apply again.

What it offers

A Doctoral Studentship is usually for three years, although we consider requests to undertake PhDs on a part-time basis. Support includes:

• a studentship stipend
• approved tuition fees, according to the rate charged by the training organisation
• a contribution of up to £1,500 towards the costs of attending academic meetings and conferences, including registration fees
• up to £5,000 for research expenses including the cost of overseas fieldwork if you can justify it.

What it does not offer

No funds for directly allocated or indirect costs unless they are included in the guidelines.

How to apply

Please see full details of the scheme here . If you wish to apply, you need Faculty approval so please contact Elizabeth and Karen in the research team: [email protected]

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