Scholarships
For the 2026-27 academic year, the University expects to be able to offer over 1,100 full or partial graduate scholarships for new students. There are also a range of external scholarships and funding available.
Oxford scholarships
Scholarships are usually awarded on the basis of academic excellence and potential, and will cover some or all of your course fees and/or provide a grant for living costs for your period of fee liability. The eligibility criteria for different scholarships vary, with some being open to the majority of new graduate students and others restricted by particular characteristics, for example by degree subject or country of ordinary residence. The University also offers a number of scholarships for applicants from under-represented groups. Some scholarship schemes offer additional benefits like events to support scholars, or membership of a scholar community or leadership programme.
How do I apply?
For the majority of Oxford scholarships, all you need to do is submit your graduate application by the December or January deadline for your course. There’s no separate scholarship application process or extra supporting documentation required for funding. Based on the information supplied in your graduate application, you will be automatically considered for scholarships where you meet the eligibility criteria with most scholarships using academic merit and/or potential as the basis on which award decisions are made. For more information please see the Standard scholarship selection terms.
To help identify those scholarships that require an additional application, use the Fees, funding and scholarships search and look at individual college websites.
The vast majority of college scholarships do not require you to select that particular college as your preference on the graduate application form. They will consider all eligible applicants who apply by the relevant deadline. If you are selected for a college scholarship, we will move your place to the relevant college.
When are scholarships awarded?
Most Oxford scholarships are awarded between late February and June. The approximate date by which decisions are expected to be made will normally be given in the scholarship information available from the A-Z of Scholarships.
A scholarship may be awarded either at the same time or after you are offered a place by your department. It may be awarded either before or after you have been offered a college place.
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A summary of external scholarships and search facilities is provided below. These are managed by organisations external to Oxford, therefore various application processes and closing dates will apply. If you have any questions, please contact the relevant organisation directly.
Search Facilities
Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding - A database of funding opportunities from charities and voluntary organisations. Students will need to purchase an individual account to view the guide for either 3 or 12 months.
European Funding Guide - A search facility for scholarships and grants for European students.
Fundraising.How - A directory of articles about scholarships and funding opportunities for students from Scandinavia.
The Grants Register 2025 (Hard copy only) - Information on a variety of scholarships, fellowships and research grants, professional and vocational grants. The University holds a reference copy and the British Council Office in your country may also keep a copy.
Oxford University Research Services - Offer a number of web-based resources for external research funding. Please note that some services are only accessible to current Oxford students.
Research Professional - Most of the opportunities are for postdoctoral researchers and staff, but around 20% are for research students.
Study UK - A search facility for scholarships and other financial support.
UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) - Provides advice about searching for funding.
Multiple Regions
Black Heart Foundation Scholarships provide partial funding opportunities for students in financial need.
Black Leaders in Cancer PhD Scholarship programme - Offers a fully funded 4 year DPhil studentship (non-clinical), aimed at students from Black heritage backgrounds persuing DPhil study in cancer-related fields. Standard CRUK DPhil funding rates including stipend, research and UK home tuition fees. Includes comprehensive programme of mentoring, career support, leadership training and networking led by the Windsor Fellowship and Black in Cancer.
Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds - Offers 2-3 year DPhil fellowships to undertake research in biomedicine, including a monthly stipend and support for participation in conferences.
British Federation of Women Graduates (BFWG) - Awards of between £1,000 and £6,000 for outstanding academic excellence to women doctoral students at British universities.
Chevening Scholarships - Offered in over 150 countries and generally for one year master's courses. They enable the potential leaders of tomorrow to develop strong links with the UK and with each other in a global network.
Colt Foundation Fellowships - Funding for 3 years to support high quality research projects in the field of occupational and environmental health at a UK institution.
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission - A number of scholarships for Commonwealth citizens to study in the UK.
Culham St Gabriel's Trust Masters Scholarship programme - Offers funding for teachers and others working in the field of religion and worldviews (RE) to take a relevant part-time Masters course.
Culham St Gabriel's Trust Doctoral Scholarship programme - Offers funding for teachers and others working in the field of Religion and Worldviews (RE) to undertake doctoral studies.
Ellison Scholarships - Fully-funded scholarships for doctoral courses, covering tuition, living costs, arrival expenses, technology set-up, and travel/conference support. Scholars contribute to cutting-edge projects at the Ellison Institute of Technology in fields such as AI, computer science, economics, robotics, plant sciences, biology, chemistry, engineering, medicine, and microbiology. Applications open on 1 September via the EIT website; finalists will then be invited to apply to the University of Oxford through its standard admissions process.
Numerix Women in Finance Scholarship - Award of $20,000 USD available to females of any nationality, studying Finance in a graduate-level programme.
Funds for Women Graduates (FFWG) - Offer grants for living expenses to female graduates in the final year of their DPhil study at a UK institution, and other awards such as emergency grants.
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarships - Up to two years of master's study in a field related to development for applicants from a number of eligible developing countries.
JMK Women in Business Scholarships - Scholarships for women pursuing a business program with major field of specialisation in accounting, economics, finance, business management and other related areas at any university.
Linnean Society of London - Several awards and grants available in the study of biological sciences.
National Society of High School Scholars - Several academic scholarships and competitions annually to members (to join you must be a top academic achiever from high schools around the world).
Open Society Foundations - Offers grants, scholarships and fellowships throughout the year.
Rhodes Scholarship - A prestigious international scholarship programme, enabling outstanding young people from around the world to study at the University of Oxford.
Rotary Scholarship programme - Funds graduates to study overseas, students must be on a course that fits under one of Rotary’s six Areas of Focus: peace and conflict prevention/resolution; disease prevention and treatment; water and sanitation; maternal and child health; literacy and basic education; economic and community development.
Royal Geographical Society with IBG - Grants to support undergraduate, master's and research students undertaking geographical fieldwork projects.
Sir Richard Stapley Educational Trust - Grants of up to £1,250 for postgraduate students resident in the UK in any subject.
The Snowdon Trust Master's Scholarship - A small charity dedicated to supporting disabled students through masters programmes. Offers awards of up to £30,000.
Thouron Award - Two years of support for graduates of the University of Pennsylvania to pursue any graduate course in the UK. Four to six awards are usually available each year.
Vincent's Scholarships for Sport - Support for Oxford students from any country who, in addition to their academic capacity, are talented sportspeople.
Students from the UK and the rest of Europe
Aker Scholarships - Awards to Norwegian nationals or those who have been resident in Norway for several years, and who have applied for a Master’s of DPhil course.
Anglo-Danish Society Scholarships - Partial scholarships for postgraduate studies/research with no restrictions on subject. Open to individuals with a degree from a Danish university wishing to study in the UK.
Club Financiero Espanol Scholarships - Partial scholarships to Spanish nationals who have been offered a place to study for a Social Sciences degree at Oxford.
Director IB Henrik’s Fund - Supports individuals who have a bachelor's degree from a Danish university.
Fundación del Pino - Offers a number of scholarships to Spanish students for postgraduate study at international universities.
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT) Scholarship - Sponsored by the Portuguese Ministry for Science, Technology and Higher Education. It is available for Portuguese Nationals who are studying (fully or partially) in Portugal or abroad.
Henry Green Scholarship fund - Grants for students who are undertaking a full-time course at either Oxford, Cambridge or London University who live in Leyton or Leytonstone and are in need. Applicants must have attended one of the eligible schools in Leyton or Leytonstone.
Jansons Scholarships - Funding for Norwegian students to finance study abroad for up to one year.
Lånekassen - The Norwegian student loan and grant-awarding body which supports Norwegian students to study overseas.
Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust- grants for current students in financial need who have a parent or spouse or are employed themselves, as a commercial traveller, pharmacist or grocer.
Marius Jakulis Jason Foundation - Interested in supporting talented academics, entrepreneurs and students who want to contribute to the economic growth of Lithuania.
MoD Enhanced Learning Credits scheme - Financial support to members of the UK armed forces, once a certain level of service has been accumulated.
Onassis Foundation Scholarship - open to candidates with Greek citizenship and/or nationality, or to candidates who have graduated from a Greek university and hold a High School Diploma from Greece, regardless of their citizenship, provided that they have a legal residence permit in Greece. Candidates of Greek descent are also eligible to apply.
Sainsbury Management Fellowship - provides funding for UK nationals, currently living in the UK, with a first degree in allied technology or science discipline, to undertake a full time MBA at selected business schools. Candidates must be intending to reside in the UK after graduation and should have four to ten years of experience following their first degree.
Scholarship fund for Swiss-resident students - Swiss Friends of Oxford University (SFOU) has established a scholarship fund to support Swiss-resident students studying at Oxford University. SFOU offers a limited number of grants of CHF 250 – CHF 500 to eligible students.
St Matthias Trust - scholarships of £10,000 towards study/research that will contribute to the of work of the Church of England
The James Pantyfedwen Foundation - Provides grants of up to £5000 for postgraduate students from Wales.
Tuk-Tam is a Bulgarian NGO aiming to support young Bulgarians studying abroad by proving up to 10,000 BGN for a Masters.
Students from Africa
Beit Trust Scholarships - Offered each year for graduate studies or research to graduates who are domiciled in and nationals of Malawi, Zambia or Zimbabwe.
Commonwealth Scholarships via the Canon Collins Trust - Offers fully-funded scholarships for a Master's or PhD programme in the UK in six specific areas, including promoting global prosperity. Open to nationals or residents of Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique or Zambia.
Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund - Promotes educational development in South Sudan and Sudan. The Trust supports students studying for a graduate course in the UK, who intend to return to South Sudan or Sudan at the end of their studies.
Qalaa Holdings Scholarship Foundation - Awards to Egyptian nationals residing in Egypt studying towards a Master's of DPhil and who intend to return to Egypt upon graduation.
Students from Asia
Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) - Scholarships for students from Singapore studying in the fields of biomedical sciences, and science and engineering, at selected universities overseas, including Oxford.
Bangkok Bank - Scholarships to Thai students pursuing a masters’ program.
Charles Wallace Trusts - For nationals of Bangladesh, Burma/Myanmar, India and Pakistan to assist them in obtaining education and professional development in the UK.
Daiwa Anglo–Japanese Foundation - Awards grants to individuals, institutions and organisations to promote links between the UK and Japan.
Great Britain–China Educational Trust - Awards of up to £3,500 for Chinese students studying in the UK. Grants are normally for DPhil students. Grants for UK students making research visits to China are also available.
J.N. Tata Endowment awards - Predominantly loan scholarships, however selected scholars may also qualify for a gift award. Applicants should be Indian nationals and graduates of a recognised Indian university.
Kwok Scholarships - Provide full funding for up to two exceptional students from Hong Kong and/or mainland China who intend to return to Hong Kong or China on completion of their studies to develop a career in public service for the benefit of the Hong Kong community and/or betterment of China. Scholarships available for both undergraduate and graduate studies in specific fields.
Lebanese International Finance Executives (LIFE) scholarships - Support for tuition fees to talented Lebanese students - or those of Lebanese descent - with financial needs, to pursue their academic aspirations in the field of finance, business, STEM, corporate law or liberal arts. Provides a unique combination of financial support and mentorship by a LIFE Senior Member.
Lee Kuan Yew Scholarships - Awarded to Singaporean citizens studying a postgraduate course to develop their potential as leaders in their field.
Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarships - Interest-free scholarship loans for Indian students below the age of 30 pursuing postgraduate studies.
Oxford and Cambridge Society of India Scholarships - Partial funding for undergraduate, second undergraduate and graduate students who are ordinarily resident in India, for study and research in any subject offered at the Universities of Cambridge and Oxford.
Regeneration Center of Thailand - A scholarship of $1,000 USD to the winner of an essay contest. Undergraduate and graduate students of ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) descent are eligible to apply. The ASEAN member states include: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
Sakaguchi International Scholarship Foundation - A partial scholarship for Japanese DPhil students who aspire to work on the international stage in future.
Singapore Ministry of Defence - Several scholarships for Singaporean students who wish to enter the military upon graduation.
Singapore Public Service Commission - Number of scholarships to students who are Singaporean citizens who wish to enter different areas of public service upon graduation.
Tan Kah Kee Foundation - Postgraduate scholarships for Singaporean citizens pursuing a full-time PhD or Master's degrees.
Students from Australasia
Banking & Financial Services Law Association - Offering a scholarship to citizens and permanent residents of Australia & New Zealand studying post-graduate banking, financial services or insolvency law, or a related field of law.
General Sir John Monash Foundation - Scholarships for graduate study at a non-Australian university.
Governor Phillip Scholarship - Offers full funding towards postgraduate degrees at some of the world’s leading universities, including fees, accommodation and board.
Gowrie Scholarships - Managed by the Australian National University, open to Australian citizens who are graduates of an Australian university. Preference is given to past and present members of the Australian Armed Forces and their lineal descendants.
Oxford Australia Scholarship Fund - Open to Australian nationals who are ordinarily resident in Australia and who have not previously studied outside of Australia. Applicants must apply directly to the Oxford Australia Scholarship Committee and have already applied to Oxford University by the relevant deadline for their course.
The Oxford Australia Scholarship Fund also offers a number of separate awards in partnership with the Clarendon Fund. These joint scholarships cover course fees and provide a grant for living costs. Awards are made for the full duration of fee liability for the agreed course. Only applicants selected for a Clarendon Fund Scholarship will be considered for these partnership awards.
Roberta Sykes Scholarship - Provides financial assistance to Indigenous Australians undertaking postgraduate studies overseas.
University of Sydney Travelling Scholarships - Fund University of Sydney graduates to undertake study at overseas institutions.
Students from North America
Air Force Institute of Technology - Offers funding to US Air Force staff so that they are able to complete further education.
Becas MOB - Scholarships for Mexican students to study one-year master's courses in the UK.
Canadian Bureau for International Education - Scholarships for Canadian citizens and residents who wish to study abroad.
Canadian Centennial Scholarship Fund - Awards of £5,000 for Canadian currently enrolled in postgraduate programmes in the UK of at least two years duration.
CONACyT - Scholarships for Mexican students wishing to undertake graduate study abroad.
Fulbright Awards - Offered to US graduate students across a number of disciplines.
FUNED - Financial assistance for Mexican students to study full-time master's courses at top universities.
Law Foundation of British Columbia - Graduate fellowships of around $17,000 CAD on an annual basis to students pursuing full-time graduate studies in law or a law-related area. Applicants must either be a resident of British Columbia, a graduate of a British Columbia law school or a member of the British Columbia Bar.
Marshall Scholarships - Fully funded scholarships to finance Americans of high ability to study for a graduate degree in the UK. Up to 50 scholars are selected each year in any field of study.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) - Offers a number of graduate scholarships and postdoctoral fellowships for tenure at universities outside Canada.
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) - Graduate scholarships for citizens and permanent residents of Canada who wish to undertake study in the field of humanities or social sciences.
The WL Mackenzie King Memorial Scholarships - Open to graduates of any Canadian university for full-time graduate studies in Canada or elsewhere, in any field.
Students from South America
Instituto Ling - Partial scholarships to Brazilians wishing to study for an MBA or MPA at a leading US or European institution. Grant levels vary.
topTop tips for your funding search
Don't delay! Start your search as early as possible. Many schemes will make their awards between February and April, so do not wait for an offer from your course before starting your search.
Look for funding from outside the University as well as within. Whilst the University offers a large number of scholarships for new students, not everyone will receive an offer of funding. For the best chance of funding success make sure to look at all the opportunities that you are eligible for, including those from external organisations and charities.
Think about funding for future years. If your course is more than one year, plan carefully as to how you will fund future years. Funding for on course students is very limited and many schemes are only open to new students, so make sure you have a plan in place to fund your whole course and your living costs before you start your studies!
Do not rely on being able to earn your way through your studies. Full-time courses at the University leave little time to take on paid work and part-time students need to ensure that their work does not impact their studies. Our Employment page has further information on our policies for working whilst studying.
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