United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Clarendon Fund Scholarships
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Fully funded
Award
GBP 18,500 / per year
Paid per year. Confirm the latest figures on the official page.
Deadline
January 31, 2026
Deadline passed
Duration
2 Years
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Funding type
Fully funded
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About this scholarship
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The Clarendon Fund Scholarships are Oxford’s most prestigious and extensive graduate scholarships, offering full funding (tuition, college fees, and living stipend) to academically outstanding graduate applicants from around the world. First established in 2001 (with expanded eligibility in 2012), it now supports over 200 new scholars annually and is Oxford’s largest graduate scholarship program. Selection is based solely on academic excellence and future potential, spanning all disciplines and nationalities. Scholars also benefit from a vibrant academic community and potential partnership funding enhancements.
Scholarship details
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Field of study
Natural Sciences
Host country
United Kingdom
Competition
Medium
Opens
December 1, 2025
Eligibility
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The eligibility criteria is as follows:
- Applicants to full-time or part-time graduate degree-bearing courses (Master’s/MPhil/DPhil, etc.) at Oxford
- No restrictions on nationality or field of study
Must meet the relevant course admission deadline (Dec/Jan) to be automatically considered for Clarendon.
Application requirements
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The requirements are as follows:
- Submit a complete graduate course application by the relevant deadline (Dec/Jan)
- Meet departmental/college academic standards (high academic achievement, strong references, statement, research proposal if applicable)
- No additional application, essays, or interviews for Clarendon itself; selection is internal and based on your graduate application University of Oxfordcernod.com
What is covered
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The scholarship includes coverage for:
- Full graduate tuition and college fees
- An annual living stipend at least equal to the UKRI minimum doctoral stipend (e.g., £18,622 for 2023–24) University of Oxfordgymglobal.org
- Some scholars receive partnership awards, funded by university colleges or external trusts, enhancing their individual funding packages (automatically matched after acceptance) University of Oxford