Clarendon Scholarship 2027–2028 at the University of Oxford | Fully Funded

Clarendon Scholarship 2027–2028 is a fully funded graduate scholarship at the University of Oxford for outstanding international and UK applicants applying to eligible new Master’s and DPhil (PhD) courses. The scholarship is open to applicants from all nationalities and academic subject areas, with no nationality, ordinary residence, or field-of-study restrictions. Clarendon scholars receive full coverage of course fees for the period of fee liability and an annual grant for living expenses. For full-time scholars, the living-cost grant is at least the UKRI minimum doctoral stipend rate; the currently published amount for 2025–26 is £20,780 per year, while the amount for 2027–28 may be updated by Oxford. There is no separate application form for the Clarendon Scholarship. Applicants must apply for an eligible new Master’s or DPhil course at Oxford by the relevant December or January admissions deadline for their chosen course. Eligible applicants who meet the relevant deadline are automatically considered for Clarendon funding. Selection considers outstanding academic merit and potential, academic reasons for choosing the proposed course, potential impact in the field, and motivation to contribute to the Oxford academic community. The exact admission requirements, English-language requirements, supporting documents, and course duration depend on the specific Oxford graduate course selected.

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• No Separate Scholarship Application: There is no separate Clarendon Scholarship application form. Eligible applicants are automatically considered when they submit an eligible Oxford graduate application by the relevant funding deadline.
• Full Course Fee Coverage: Clarendon covers course fees in full for the period of fee liability for eligible scholars.
• Living-Cost Grant: Full-time scholars receive an annual grant for living expenses of at least the UKRI minimum doctoral stipend rate. The published 2025–26 amount is £20,780 per year; the amount for 2027–28 may be updated by Oxford.
• Course-Specific Requirements: Academic qualifications, English-language requirements, supporting documents, references, statements, research proposals, deadlines, and course duration vary by the selected Oxford graduate course.
• Scholarship Selection: Selection considers outstanding academic merit and potential, academic reasons for choosing the proposed course, potential impact in the field, and motivation to contribute to the Oxford academic community.
• University: University of Oxford
• Host country: United Kingdom

• Stipend: £20,780/year
• Tuition coverage: 100%
• Full Course Fee Coverage · 100% tuition covered · Basis: Scholarship / Academic Merit · One-time · Covers course fees in full for the period of fee liability. Applies to both Home and Overseas
• Living Expenses Grant · Amount varies · Basis: Scholarship / Academic Merit · One-time · Full-time Clarendon scholars receive an annual grant for living expenses for the period of fee liability.
• Part-Time Study Support Grant · 100% tuition covered · One-time · Available to part-time scholars as support for non-fee study costs. The exact amount depends on the course and is stated in the scholarship offer.
• Clarendon Scholar Community & Academic Network · Amount varies · Basis: Scholarship Award · One-time · Scholars join the Clarendon community and can participate in the Clarendon Scholars’ Association, with opportunities for academic, social and professional connections.

• International and UK Applicants: Applicants of all nationalities and ordinary residences can be considered for Clarendon. There are no nationality, ordinary residence, or field-of-study restrictions, provided applicants meet the admission requirements of their selected Oxford graduate course.
• Eligible Graduate Course: Applicants must apply for a new eligible Master’s or DPhil course at the University of Oxford. The specific admission requirements are determined by the chosen course.
• Academic Excellence: Applicants should demonstrate outstanding academic merit and potential. Clarendon selection is highly competitive and considers academic achievement and future potential.
• Relevant Application Deadline: Applicants must submit their Oxford graduate application by the December or January funding deadline relevant to their chosen course in order to be automatically considered for Clarendon funding.
• Gender: Female, Male, Other
• Language test required
• Unpaid opportunity

• Deadline: There is no single Clarendon Scholarship deadline. Applicants must apply for an eligible Oxford Master’s or DPhil course by the December or January admissions deadline specified for their chosen course. Applications submitted by the relevant funding deadline are automatically considered for Clarendon funding.
• Note: There is no single Clarendon Scholarship deadline. Applicants must apply for an eligible Oxford Master’s or DPhil course by the December or January admissions deadline specified for their chosen course. Applications submitted by the relevant funding deadline are automatically considered for Clarendon funding.

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1. 1

   Choose an eligible Oxford graduate course

   Choose an eligible Master’s or DPhil course at the University of Oxford and carefully check its admission requirements and application deadline.

2. 2

   Prepare your application documents

   Prepare the documents required for your chosen course, such as academic transcripts, references, personal statement or statement of purpose, CV, research proposal and English-language evidence where required.

3. 3

   Complete the Oxford graduate application

   Submit your application through the official University of Oxford Graduate Admissions application system.

4. 4

   Apply by the funding deadline

   Make sure your complete course application is submitted by the relevant December or January deadline for your chosen course. The exact deadline depends on the course.

5. 5

   No separate Clarendon application is required

   You do not need to submit a separate Clarendon Scholarship application. Eligible applicants who apply by the relevant deadline are automatically considered for Clarendon funding.

6. 6

• Official Academic Transcript — Required format and academic history depend on the chosen Oxford graduate course. Follow the transcript requirements on the relevant course page.
• References / Letters of Recommendation — Oxford graduate applications require three referees to be registered. Normally, at least two references must be submitted by the course deadline for the application to be ready for assessment; the department may request the third later.
• Statement of Purpose / Personal Statement (optional) — Course dependent. Some courses require a personal statement or statement of purpose, while others may require a research proposal instead. Follow the exact course requirements and word limits.
• Research Proposal (optional) — Course dependent. Required for courses that specify a research proposal.
• CV / Résumé (optional) — Course dependent. Some Oxford graduate courses require a CV or résumé.
• English Language Test Result (optional) — Course dependent. An English-language test may be required depending on the chosen course and the applicant’s circumstances.

• IELTS: Minimum score varies
• TOEFL iBT: Minimum score varies

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