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Clarendon Fund Scholarships

University of Oxford

Oxford’s flagship scholarship scheme, offering fully funded awards to the most academically excellent graduate students worldwide.

Fully FundedUKPostgraduateMerit
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Full Description

The Clarendon Fund is a major graduate scholarship scheme at the University of Oxford, offering over 200 new scholarships each year. Clarendon Scholarships are awarded on the basis of outstanding academic merit and potential to graduate students from all around the world, across all subject areas. The scheme removes the financial barriers to studying at Oxford, allowing scholars to focus entirely on their research and studies.

Benefits

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Full course fees are covered for the duration of fee liability
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An annual grant for living expenses (at least the UKRI minimum rate)
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Access to the Clarendon Scholars' Association for academic and social events

Eligibility Criteria

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Outstanding academic record (typically a first-class honors degree or equivalent)
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Excellent future potential and aptitude for the proposed course of study
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Applying to start a new graduate course at Oxford (Master's or DPhil)

Required Documents

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Standard Oxford graduate application materials
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Academic transcripts
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References/letters of recommendation
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Statement of purpose/research proposal

Application Process

  1. Apply for your chosen graduate course at Oxford by the relevant December/January deadline
  2. There is no separate application for Clarendon; you are automatically considered if you apply by the deadline
  3. Academic departments nominate the most outstanding applicants to the Clarendon selection panel

Important Information

•Simply checking the funding box on the Oxford application and meeting the early deadline ensures consideration.
FundingFull tuition + living costs
CountryUK
Study LevelPostgraduate
CategoryMerit
EligibilityOutstanding graduate applicants from anywhere in the world applying to Oxford
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