Clarendon Fund Scholarship (graduate, 2027-28 entry)

Full course fees (Home and Overseas) plus an annual living-cost grant for full-time scholars; part-time scholars receive a study support grant.

Fully funded

any applicant for a NEW full-time or part-time Master's or DPhil at Oxford, in any subject, who applies by the relevant December or January course deadline; automatic consideration - no separate scholarship form or extra documents. Not eligible: holders of a deferred graduate offer; current students continuing the same degree (current Oxford Master's students applying for a DPhil or a second Master's ARE eligible). Selection on outstanding academic record (most scholars hold a first-class degree or equivalent; Oxford cites GPA 3.7/4 as a guide), future potential and motivation, assessed via references, research proposal and personal statement. Highly competitive (200+ new awards a year).

For Indian students: Yes - Oxford states there are no restrictions by nationality or country of ordinary residence.

6 Jan 2027 · 83 days left

2027/28: automatic consideration if the graduate course application is submitted by the relevant December or January admissions/funding deadline; no separate Clarendon application.

How to apply: Considered automatically with your admission

No separate essay is listed.

Most awards also ask for transcripts, ID and an admission offer. Check the official page for the exact list.

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• ox.ac.uk

Last verified: 13 Oct 2026