About the opportunity
The Clarendon Fund is a premier scholarship scheme at the University of Oxford, offering over 200 new, fully-funded scholarships each year to assist outstanding graduate scholars. Beyond financial support, Clarendon provides the opportunity to join an active, internationally diverse, and multidisciplinary community of over 700 on-course scholars from around 70 different nations. Scholars are selected based on exceptional academic merit and potential across all full-time and part-time DPhil and Master’s courses.
Funding and benefits
- Full coverage of course tuition fees
- A generous grant for living expenses for the full period of fee liability
- Membership in a vibrant, multidisciplinary community of scholars
Who can apply?
- Open to applicants of any nationality or ordinary residence
- Open to all fields of study and academic disciplines
- Applicable to candidates applying for a new full-time or part-time Master's or DPhil course at the University of Oxford
Required documents
- Application materials required for the chosen graduate course at the University of Oxford (including academic transcripts, references, and personal statements)
When to apply
- Applications must be submitted by the relevant December or January course application deadline specified for the applicant's chosen graduate program.
How to apply
- Apply for an eligible graduate course (Master's or DPhil) at the University of Oxford by the applicable December or January deadline.
- No separate application is required; candidates are automatically considered for a Clarendon scholarship based on their graduate application materials.
Additional information
- Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic excellence and potential across all degree subjects.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Exceptional graduate applicants seeking full financial support for a Master's or DPhil degree at a world-class research institution.
- Candidates from any nationality or academic discipline looking for an inclusive, internationally diverse scholar community.
What should you think carefully about?
- Selection is intensely competitive, as only a limited number of scholarships are available relative to the total applicant pool.
- Applicants must successfully secure admission to an eligible graduate course at Oxford to be considered.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This opportunity is ideal for ambitious scholars aiming to pursue advanced graduate studies (Master's or DPhil) with complete financial backing, enabling them to focus entirely on academic research and professional development without financial strain.
Our take
Outstanding prospective graduate students aiming for a Master's or DPhil at Oxford should apply by the relevant course deadline to be automatically considered, though admission and scholarship selection are highly competitive.
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