Other sources of funding
External scholarships are managed by external organisations and not by the University of Oxford. They have their own application processes and the closing dates are often different from the university's application deadlines. You should therefore contact the relevant organisation directly to make enquiries about submitting an application for such awards. Some of the major sources of funding provided by external organisations are shown below; click on the region you are from to find tailored opportunities.
Not restricted by region
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Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) |
The ACU administer a number of scholarships for Commonwealth citizens (and those permanently resident in a Commonwealth country) to study in the UK. |
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Candidates must: be a female student entering her final year of a BSc, or enrolled in an MSc or PhD programme (or equivalent); be enrolled in full-time study at a University in Europe. Citizens, permanent residents, and international students are eligible to apply; be studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Informatics, or a related technical field; maintain an excellent academic record (e.g. a First Class Honours degree). |
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Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship |
A scholarship for studying in Oxford and abroad, funded by Rotary International in order to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries and geographical areas. The scholarship provides a flat grant of USD25,000 for one academic year of study in another country. The award is intended to help defray costs associated with round-trip transportation, tuition and other fees, room and board, and some educational supplies. Deadlines vary: see website. |
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Offers a search facility aimed primarily at UK undergraduates but there is some information for international students (EU and overseas). |
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Sources of Funding for International Students (UKCISA) |
Provides general advice about searching for funding and also has a list of trusts and charities that offer small grants. UKCISA also offer downloadable guidance notes on funding. |
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The AJA offers scholarships to potential students who could not otherwise afford to enter university in the UK. |
UK and Europe
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Norwegian student loans and grants awarding body which supports Norwegian students to study overseas. |
Africa
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Various memorial scholarships and emergency grants for students of African descent. |
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Mohamedali Karimjee Trust |
Grants to African students for study in the UK. Write to Karimjee Jivanjee & Co UK, 21 Whitefriars Street, London EC4Y 8JJ. |
Asia
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The Charles Wallace Trusts for India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Burma/Myanmar (c/o The British Council), were set up with the central purpose of assisting the nationals of those countries to obtain education and professional development in the United Kingdom. |
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Scholarships for Chinese students studying in the UK through different programmes. |
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Listings for Indian students seeking funding for their studies abroad. |
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Scholarships for Undergraduates and Graduates from Singapore |
The National Science and Technology Board of Singapore offer a number of scholarships for studying at selected universities overseas, including Oxford. |
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The Singapore Government offers scholarships to those interested in pursuing a career in Civil Service. Minimum requirement would normally be at least 11 AUs, however outstanding candidates with 10 AUs and compensating factos such as outstanding achievements in their CCAs and community may still be considered on a case-by-case basis. |
Australasia
None currently available
North America
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Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarships for US students |
This scholarship (sponsored by the U.S. Department of Educational and Cultural Affairs) provides awards for U.S. undergraduate students who are receiving federal Pell Grant funding at a 2-year or 4-year college or university to participate in study abroad programs worldwide. |
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Canadian Bureau for International Education |
Various scholarship opportunities for Canadian citizens and residents who wish to study abroad. |
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Canadian High Commission in London |
Web site of the Canadian Foreign Office for Canadian Studies in Britain. The support offered consists principally of funding for Canadian Studies activities, by means of awards to enable individual academics to undertake research leading to publication or to develop courses about Canada; and grants to institutions both to carry out research projects on Canada and to develop the study of Canada within their institution. |
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Scholarships offered by London Canadian Women's Club for current students at UK universities. |
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Marshall Scholarships finance young Americans of high ability to study for a degree in the United Kingdom. At least forty Scholars are selected each year to study either at graduate or occasionally undergraduate level at a UK institution in any field of study. Each scholarship is held for two years. |
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The National Society of High School Scholars offers several academic scholarships and academic competitions annually to members only. Five US$1,000 Abercrombie & Fitch Global Diversity & Leadership Scholar Awards will be awarded to NSHSS members residing in England to enrol at a university in England. |
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US Department of Veterans Affairs |
Funding available for US veterans. The University of Oxford contact for this scheme is Jenny Roberts, Graduate Funding Officer (jenny.roberts@admin.ox.ac.uk). |
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Information on scholarships open to Mexican students including scholarships offered by SEP, Mexican Academy of Science, Royal Society and Wellcome Trust. |
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Scholarships for Mexican students wishing to study abroad. |
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Fundacon Bancomer BBVA-British Council |
British Council Mexico website offering funding ideas for Mexican students wishing to study in the UK. |
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Funed offers grants to Mexican students for studies in areas such as: Business Administration and Financing, Economics, Law, International Trade and Political Science, Engineering, Architecture, International Relations, etc. It is not authorized to cover areas of Health, Arts and Humanities, nor doctoral studies of any kind. |
South America
None currently available