The Clarendon Scholarship offers one of the most prestigious fully funded opportunities worldwide, enabling outstanding international students to pursue graduate studies at the University of Oxford for the academic year 2025–2026.
Overview of the Clarendon Scholarship :
Institution: University of Oxford
Level of Study: Master's and PhD programs
Funding Type: Fully funded (tuition + living expenses)
Eligibility: Open to all nationalities
Application Requirement:
No separate scholarship application needed : automatic consideration when applying to an eligible graduate program at Oxford
Benefits :
- Full coverage of : tuition fees and college fees
- Financial assistance : provided annually for UK living costs
- Automatic consideration : upon submitting a graduate program application
- Access to a vibrant : international academic community
- Invitations to exclusive : academic, cultural, and social events at Oxford
Fields of Study Covered :
The Clarendon Scholarship is available for all graduate-level courses offered by the University of Oxford, including:
Social Sciences and Humanities
Law
Engineering (all branches)
Medicine and Life Sciences
Mathematics and Physics
Business Administration
Computer Science
Education and Environmental Studies
This diversity allows students from various academic backgrounds to apply.
Eligibility Criteria :
- To qualify for the Clarendon Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be applying to : a full-time or part-time Master’s or DPhil (PhD) program at Oxford
- Apply before the relevant course deadline : (typically December 2025 or January 2026)
- Demonstrate academic : excellence and strong research potential
- Hold any nationality : the scholarship is open to international students
Required Documents :
When applying for a graduate program at Oxford, ensure to include:
Completed online application form
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Personal statement or research proposal
Academic transcripts and degree certificates
Two letters of recommendation
English language proficiency (if applicable)
Note: No additional scholarship application is required for Clarendon. All applicants are automatically considered based on their course application.
Application Deadlines :
Deadlines vary depending on: the chosen program.
Most programs close applications : in December 2025 or January 2026.
How to Apply (Step-by-Step) :
Browse and select your desired : graduate program on the Oxford website
Submit your online application : including all required documents
Ensure you submit your application prior to : the deadline set for the program.
Your application will be automatically considered for : the Clarendon Scholarship
Successful applicants will be : contacted between February and June 2026
FAQs :
What is the Clarendon Scholarship?
A fully funded graduate scholarship offered by the University of Oxford that covers tuition fees and living expenses for master’s and doctoral students.
Who is eligible to apply?
Applicants of any nationality applying for a full-time or part-time graduate program at Oxford who demonstrate academic excellence.
Do I need to submit a separate application for the scholarship?
No, you are automatically considered when you apply for an eligible graduate program at Oxford.
Which fields of study are included?
All graduate programs at Oxford, including Humanities, Social Sciences, Law, Engineering, Medicine, Sciences, Business, Computer Science, and more.