Oxford’s Clarendon Fund Scholarships 2026-27: A Guide for Graduate Students
The University of Oxford’s Clarendon Fund Scholarships are now open for the 2026-27 intake, offering comprehensive financial support to outstanding graduate students. Over 200 scholarships will be awarded, covering full tuition, college fees and providing a generous living stipend. A key benefit is the automatic consideration granted to eligible applicants – no separate scholarship application is required.
Application Deadline:
- December 2025 or January 2026 (depending on your chosen Oxford course deadline).
⚠️ Missing your course deadline means missing Clarendon consideration.
Tell Me About The Award:
The Clarendon Fund Scholarships are Oxford University’s flagship fully funded graduate scholarships, established in 2001. For the 2026–27 intake, over 200 scholarships will be awarded across all subjects, and divisions. Clarendon is unique because no separate scholarship application is required — if you apply to an eligible Oxford graduate course by its deadline, you are automatically considered.
Which Fields are Eligible?
- All full-time and part-time Master’s and DPhil (PhD) programmes at Oxford across all divisions.
- Not eligible: Postgraduate Certificates, Diplomas, or continuing students on the same degree.
Type:
- Fully Funded Graduate Scholarship | Master’s & DPhil
Who can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Apply for a modern Master’s or DPhil course at Oxford.
- Submit their application by the relevant December or January deadline.
- Meet Oxford’s English language requirements.
- Be of any nationality (no restrictions).
- Demonstrate academic excellence, aptitude for the proposed course, and motivation.
How are Applicants Selected?
- Departmental academics review graduate applications for admission and scholarship potential.
- Departments nominate top candidates to their division.
- Divisions shortlist nominees based on academic merit and future potential.
- Clarendon Fund Administrator issues scholarship offers (CB1 letters).
- Final funding packages (CB2 letters) are confirmed by April–June.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
- All countries worldwide — no nationality restrictions.
Where will the Award be Taken?
- University of Oxford, United Kingdom.
How Many Awards?
- Over 200 scholarships awarded for the 2026–27 cycle.
What is the Benefit of the Award?
- Full tuition fees (Home or Overseas rate).
- Full college fees.
- Living costs grant (minimum UKRI doctoral stipend rate, e.g., £18,622 for 2023–24, adjusted annually ).
- Study support grant for part-time scholars (£2,502 for DPhil, £5,003 for Master’s in 2025–26).
- Funding duration matches the full period of fee liability (length of your course).
- Some divisions may extend living support beyond fee liability.
How Long Will the Award Last?
- Duration of your course fee liability (typically 1–3 years depending on programme).
How to Apply:
- Apply to your chosen Oxford graduate course via the standard admissions system.
- Submit your application by the relevant December or January deadline.
- No separate Clarendon application is required — you are automatically considered.
- Await departmental and divisional review.
- Successful candidates receive Clarendon offer letters (CB1) by April.
Visit the Application Webpage for Details
Visit the Application Webpage for Details