Full duration of fee liability (typically 1 to 4 years)
Deadline
Early January (var
Level
Postgraduate (Master's and DPhil/PhD)
Acceptance
Very Low
Difficulty
Extremely High
✨ Should I Apply for Clarendon Fund Scholarships?
Instant AI-powered application intelligence
75%
Eligibility Match
50%
Win Probability
6/10
Difficulty
10/10
Reward Score
20–35 hrs
Time Required
Approximately 1% of eligible applicants receive an award
Competition
🌍 Overview
💰
Award Amount
Full tuition coverage plus at least £18,622 per year for living expenses
⏱
Duration
Full duration of fee liability (typically 1 to 4 years)
🗓
Deadline
Early January (varies between 5th and 19th January depending on the course)
🌐
Fields
All subjects offered at the graduate level by the University of Oxford
🏆
Awards/Year
Approximately 150 to 160 new scholarships per year
🌏
Study Country
United Kingdom
🏛️
Provider
University of Oxford
📊
Acceptance
Very Low
The Clarendon Fund is a major graduate scholarship scheme at the University of Oxford, offering around 160 new scholarships every year to outstanding graduate students of all nationalities. Awards are based purely on academic excellence and potential across all degree-bearing subjects at the graduate level.
👥 Who Should Apply
Open to all nationalities; selection is based primarily on outstanding academic merit and potential.
🤝 Sponsor
Clarendon Fund and Oxford University Press
🌐 Fields of Study
All subjects offered at the graduate level by the University of Oxford
✨ Key Benefits
Covers all tuition fees and provides a generous annual grant for living costs for the duration of the course.
🎯 Target Students
International, EU, and Domestic (UK) students
🏷 Tags
OxfordUKFully FundedGraduateMerit-BasedGlobal
📊 Statistics & Competitiveness
Varies (estimated 15,000+ eligible applicants)
Applicants Last Year
155
Winners
Very Low
Acceptance Rate
Approximately 1% of eligible applicants receive an award
Competition Level
Win Probability
50%
Match Score
75%
Competition
50%
💸 Funding Breakdown
Tuition
100% of course fees
Living Stipend
At least £18,622 per annum (2024-25 rate) for the duration of fee liability
Total Award
Full tuition coverage plus a
✈️ Travel: Not specifically provided as a separate line item🏠 Accommodation: No specific allowance, but stipend is intended to cover housing costs💊 Health Insurance: UK Immigration Health Surcharge is usually covered for international students🔄 Renewable: Yes💳 App Fee: £75 (Standard University of Oxford graduate application fee)
🎓 Tuition Coverage
100% of course fees
🏠 Living Stipend
At least £18,622 per annum (2024-25 rate) for the duration of fee liability
🏡 Accommodation
No specific allowance, but stipend is intended to cover housing costs
✈️ Travel Allowance
Not specifically provided as a separate line item
💊 Health Insurance
UK Immigration Health Surcharge is usually covered for international students
🎁 Other Benefits
Access to the Clarendon Scholars' Association, networking events, and career development workshops
🔄 Renewable
Yes
📋 Renewal Conditions
Subject to satisfactory academic progress and continued enrollment
✅ Eligibility Requirements
🌍 Eligible Nationalities
All graduate applicants for a Master's or DPhil degree at Oxford
🎓 Academic Level
Postgraduate (Master's and DPhil/PhD)
📊 Minimum GPA
Highly competitive (usually equivalent to a UK First Class Honors degree or GPA of 3.7/4.0+)
🗣️ English Requirement
Must meet the University of Oxford’s minimum English language requirements (IELTS/TOEFL)
💼 Work Experience
Not mandatory, but relevant research or professional experience is considered
🏆 Leadership
Considered under 'potential to contribute to society' but not a formal requirement
💰 Financial Need
Not considered (strictly academic merit-based)
🎯 Target Students
International, EU, and Domestic (UK) students
📝 Application Requirements
Essay / SOP
No separate scholarship essay (assessed based on course application materials)
Rec Letters
Yes (3 academic references required for the standard graduate application)
Interview
No separate scholarship interview, though the academic department may conduct one for admission
Application Fee
£75 (Standard University of Oxford graduate application fee)
Documents Required
Academic Transcripts
Passport / National ID
Yes (3 academic references required for the standard graduate application) Recommendation Letters
CV / Resume
Must meet the University of Oxford’s minimum English language requirements (IELTS/TOEFL)
Interview: No separate scholarship interview, though the academic department may conduct one for admission
Min GPA: Highly competitive (usually equivalent to a UK First Class Honors degree or GPA of 3.7/4.0+)
📋 Application Process
Ensure your research proposal is top-tier and that your academic references can attest to your position in the top 1-5% of your cohort.
💡 Insider Tip: There is no separate application form. You are automatically considered if you apply by the relevant January deadline for your course.
🗺️ Application Roadmap
1
Research eligibility and gather requirements
Start Early
2
Collect all required documents
Start Early
3
Request recommendation letters early
4
Write compelling essays and personal statement
⚠ High Risk Stage
5
Submit complete application before deadline
6
Await shortlisting and attend interview if required
⚠ High Risk Stage
📅 Key Dates & Timeline
📅 Opens
September annually
⏰ Deadline
Early January (varies between 5th and 19th January depending on the course)
🎤 Interview
No separate scholarship interview, though the academic department may conduct one for admission
🎓 Study Starts
October annually
September annually
Applications Open
Gather documents and begin essays
Early January (varies between 5th and 19th January depending on the course)
Application Deadline
Submit complete application — no late entries
No separate scholarship interview, though the academic department may conduct one for admission
Shortlisting & Interview
Selected candidates invited for interview
After results
Award Announced
Successful applicants notified
October annually
Studies Begin
Commence degree at host institution
⚖️ Selection Process
📋 Selection Criteria
Outstanding academic record, future academic potential, and student motivation
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