Scholarships and funding for under-represented groups
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The University is proud to offer a range of scholarships to support graduate offer holders from under-represented groups.
Oxford aims to attract and admit students with outstanding academic potential, whatever their background, providing a unique experience including the chance to work with leading academics in world-class facilities.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of Oxford's academic mission.
Awards for 2023-24 Study
A range of graduate scholarships are available for under-represented groups can be found on this page. We have categorised these scholarships into themes according to their primary eligibility criteria, as a result some may appear in multiple categories.
Ethnicity
Select each scholarship below to find out further information about that scholarship's eligibility criteria and how to apply. To be considered for most scholarships, you simply need to apply by the December or January application deadline for your course (shown on the relevant course page).
The information below is provided in addition to the information about the full range of options for funding graduate study at Oxford, which can be found in our dedicated Fees and funding section.
All Souls Hugh Springer Graduate Scholarships
These scholarships are available for applicants who are ordinarily resident in or nationals of a Caribbean country, who identify as of Black or Mixed Black ethnicity, and who are applying to any full or part-time master’s or DPhil course at Oxford. Country restrictions apply. Full eligibility criteria is available on the A-Z of scholarships page.
Black Academic Futures Scholarships
Open to UK Black and Mixed Black applicants to full or part-time master's or DPhil courses. Country restrictions apply. Full eligibility criteria and guidance on how to apply is available on the Academic Futures webpage.
Bradley Wilson Scholarship in Geography and the Environment
Open to UK Black and Mixed Black research applicants. Course and country restrictions apply. Full eligibility criteria and guidance on how to apply is available on the School of Geography and the Environment website.
DPhil BAME Scholarship in Criminology
Open to UK BAME applicants only. Course and country restrictions apply. Full eligibility criteria and guidance on how to apply is available on the Faculty of Law website.
DPhil BAME Scholarship in Law
Open to UK BAME applicants who have completed the Law Faculty needs-assessment form. Course and Country restrictions apply. Full eligibility and guidance on how to apply is available on the Faculty of Law website.
Green Templeton College Charlie Perkins Scholarship
Open to graduate applicants of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australian nationality. Course and country restrictions apply. Full eligibility criteria and guidance on how to apply is available on the Green Templeton College website and more information can be found on the Charlie Perkins Scholarship Trust website.
Humanities: AHRC Open-Oxford-Cambridge DTP
In October 2021 the DTP launched a scheme to increase the number of studentship awards made through the standard route competition to Black and Global Majority students who are ordinarily resident in the UK. Course restrictions apply. More information is available on the DTP website.
Jane Street Graduate Scholarships in mathematical subjects
Open to UK Black and Mixed Black students as part of the University's Black Academic Futures scholarships to those applying to specific MSc courses in Mathematical subjects. Course restrictions apply. Full eligibility criteria and guidance on how to apply is available on the Mathematical Institute website and information about Jane Street can be found on the Jane Street website.
Oxford Black Leaders Scholarships for the MBA
Open to UK and North American Black and Mixed Black applicants to the MBA. Course and country restrictions apply. Full eligibility criteria and guidance on how to apply is available on the Saïd Business School website.
Roma Education Fund Scholarship for the MPP
Open to applicants to the MPP with Roma ethnicity only. Course restrictions apply. Full eligibility criteria and guidance on how to apply is available on the Blavatnik School of Government website.
Social Sciences: ESRC Grand Union DTP
In October 2022 the DTP launched a scheme to increase the number of studentship awards made to British Black or Mixed Black students. Course and country restrictions apply. More information is available on the DTP website.
The School of Geography and the Environment MSc Scholarship
Open to UK Black and Mixed Black applicants applying to one of the department's five MSc programmes. Course and country restrictions apply. Full eligibility criteria and guidance on how to apply is available on the School of Geography and the Environment website.
University College Beacon Programme Graduate Scholarships
Open to UK Black and Mixed Black applicants applying to a master's or DPhil programme. Course and country restrictions apply. Full eligibility criteria and guidance on how to apply is available on the University College website.
Financial need
Select each scholarship below to find out further information about that scholarship's eligibility criteria and how to apply. To be considered for most scholarships, you simply need to apply by the December or January application deadline for your course (shown on the relevant course page).
The information below is provided in addition to the information about the full range of options for funding graduate study at Oxford, which can be found in our dedicated Fees and funding section.
Crankstart Graduate Scholarships
Open to former undergraduate Crankstart scholars applying to pursue taught postgraduate study at Oxford. Country restrictions apply. Full eligibility criteria and guidance on how to apply is available on the Graduate Admissions website.
Department for Continuing Education: departmental bursaries
Open to UK-based students who receive benefits because they are on a low income. Course restrictions apply. Full eligibility criteria and guidance on how to apply is available on the Department for Continuing Education website.
DPhil BAME Scholarship in Law
Open to UK BAME applicants who have completed the Law Faculty needs-assessment form. Course and Country restrictions apply. Full eligibility and guidance on how to apply is available on the Faculty of Law website.
Martingale Postgraduate Foundation programme
The Mathematical Institute have partnered with the Martingale Postgraduate Foundation's programme of scholarships for students wishing to pursue postgraduate studies in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) subjects. These awards are open to applicants to STEM DPhil courses, with preference given to those whose family income has been, or would be, a barrier to postgraduate education. Course restrictions apply. More information about eligibility and criteria can be found on the Martingale Foundation website.
MSc in Law and Finance Financial Aid Awards
Course restrictions apply. Full eligibility criteria and guidance on how to apply is available on the Faculty of Law website.
MSc Scholarship in Global Health Science and Epidemiology
This new studentship will provide full financial support to a talented UK-resident applicant from an underprivileged background. Course restrictions apply. Details are available on the Department of Population Health website.
Refugees / those who have experienced displacement
Select each scholarship below to find out further information about that scholarship's eligibility criteria and how to apply. To be considered for most scholarships, you simply need to apply by the December or January application deadline for your course (shown on the relevant course page).
The information below is provided in addition to the information about the full range of options for funding graduate study at Oxford, which can be found in our dedicated Fees and funding section.
Oxford University Graduate Scholarships for Ukraine
This scholarship programme is open to nationals of Ukraine who have been displaced by the war in Ukraine, and will provide support for taught master’s students beginning specific courses at Oxford in the 2023-24 academic year. Course and country restrictions apply. Full details are available on the scholarship webpage.
Refugee Academic Futures Scholarships
The Refugee Academic Futures scheme offers financial support to pursue graduate study at Oxford to students who are refugees, or other people with lived experience of displacement. Full eligibility criteria and guidance on how to apply is available on the Academic Futures webpage.
Residency or nationality
Select each scholarship below to find out further information about that scholarship's eligibility criteria and how to apply. To be considered for most scholarships, you simply need to apply by the December or January application deadline for your course (shown on the relevant course page).
The information below is provided in addition to the information about the full range of options for funding graduate study at Oxford, which can be found in our dedicated Fees and funding section.
Abdul Raufu Mustapha Scholarship for DPhil in International Development
The Department of International Development offer a number of departmental awards to support students on their courses. Selection is based on academic ability and citizenship of (and normal residence in) a developing country as defined by the United Nations, with a preference for candidates from Sub-Saharan Africa. Course and country restrictions apply.
All Souls Hugh Springer Graduate Scholarships
These scholarships are available for applicants who are ordinarily resident in or nationals of a Caribbean country, who identify as of Black or Mixed Black ethnicity, and who are applying to any full or part-time master’s or DPhil course at Oxford. Country restrictions apply. Full eligibility criteria is available on the A-Z of scholarships page.
Departmental Scholarship for MPhil Development Studies
The Department of International Development offer a number of departmental awards to support students on their courses. Selection is based on academic ability and citizenship of (and normal residence in) a developing country as defined by the United Nations, with a preference for candidates from Sub-Saharan Africa. Course and country restrictions apply.
Departmental Scholarship for MSc Economics for Development
The Department of International Development offer a number of departmental awards to support students on their courses. Selection is based on academic ability and citizenship of (and normal residence in) a developing country as defined by the United Nations, with a preference for candidates from Sub-Saharan Africa. Course and country restrictions apply.
Departmental Scholarship for MSc Global Governance and Diplomacy
The Department of International Development offer a number of departmental awards to support students on their courses. Selection is based on academic ability and citizenship of (and normal residence in) a developing country as defined by the United Nations, with a preference for candidates from Sub-Saharan Africa. Course and country restrictions apply.
Departmental Scholarship for MSc Migration Studies
The Department of International Development offer a number of departmental awards to support students on their courses. Selection is based on academic ability and citizenship of (and normal residence in) a developing country as defined by the United Nations, with a preference for candidates from Sub-Saharan Africa. Course and country restrictions apply.
Departmental Scholarship for MSc Refugee and Forced Migration Studies
The Department of International Development offer a number of departmental awards to support students on their courses. Selection is based on academic ability and citizenship of (and normal residence in) a developing country as defined by the United Nations, with a preference for candidates from Sub-Saharan Africa. Course and country restrictions apply.
Green Templeton College Charlie Perkins Scholarship
Open to graduate applicants of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australian nationality. Course and country restrictions apply. Full eligibility criteria and guidance on how to apply is available on the Green Templeton College website and more information can be found on the Charlie Perkins Scholarship Trust website.
MSc Scholarship in Global Health Science and Epidemiology for Residents of Ukraine
Open to applicants who are normally resident in Ukraine and who will begin studying for the MSc in Global Health Science and Epidemiology at the University of Oxford in October 2023. Course restrictions apply. Details are available on the St Cross website.
Nuffield Department of Medicine Tropical Network Fund
Open to students from low and middle income countries. Course and country restrictions apply. Full eligibility criteria and guidance on how to apply is available on the Nuffield Department of Medicine website.
Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (OCIS) Graduate Scholarships
These scholarships are open to applicants to full-time master's and DPhil courses who are resident in, and nationals of, specific majority-Muslim countries. Course and country restrictions apply. Full eligibility criteria and guidance on how to apply is available on the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies Scholarships webpage.
Women
Select each scholarship below to find out further information about that scholarship's eligibility criteria and how to apply. To be considered for most scholarships, you simply need to apply by the December or January application deadline for your course (shown on the relevant course page).
The information below is provided in addition to the information about the full range of options for funding graduate study at Oxford, which can be found in our dedicated Fees and funding section.
Adara Foundation Scholarships for the MBA
One MBA scholarship covering 50% of course fees is open to female candidates from African countries. Course and country restrictions apply. Full eligibility criteria and guidance on the application process is available on the Saïd Business School website.
Department of Engineering Science Energy Systems Scholarship
The MSc Energy Systems Scholarship is open to offer-holding applicants to the MSc Energy Systems programme, with preference for female students from developing countries. Course restrictions apply.
Executive MBA Forté Fellowships for Women
Open to female applicants applying for the Executive MBA programme. Full eligibility criteria and guidance on how to apply is available on the Saïd Business School website. Course restrictions apply.
Forté Fellowships for Women for the MBA
Open to female applicants applying to the MBA. Full eligibility criteria and guidance on how to apply is available on the Saïd Business School website. Course restrictions apply.
Green Templeton College: Oxford-Intesa Sanpaolo MBA Graduate Scholarship
Open to female applicants accepted for an MBA. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of exceptional academic merit and financial need. Tenable at Green Templeton College only. Course restrictions apply. Full eligibility criteria and guidance on how to apply is available on the Green Templeton College website and further information can be found on the Saïd Business School website.
The Laidlaw Scholarships for the MBA
Open to female applicants applying to the MBA. Course restrictions apply. Full eligibility criteria and guidance on how to apply is available on the Saïd Business School website.
MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership Scholarship for Women
Open to female applicants applying for the MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership. Course restrictions apply. Full eligibility criteria and guidance on how to apply is available on the Saïd Business School website.
MSc in Major Programme Management Scholarships for Women
Open to female applicants applying for the MSc in Major Programme Management. Course restrictions apply. Full eligibility criteria and guidance on how to apply is available on the Saïd Business School website.
Optiver Foundation Scholarships
Open to female applicants to MPLS master's courses who are ordinarily resident in low to middle-income countries. Course and country restrictions apply. Full eligibility criteria and guidance on how to apply is available on the Optiver Foundation Scholarships webpage.
The Oxford Executive MBA Scholarships for Women in association with the 30% Club
Oxford Executive Diploma Scholarships for Women
Open to female applicants applying for a Diploma programme. Course restrictions apply. Full eligibility criteria and guidance on how to apply is available on the Saïd Business School website.
Women in Law BCL Scholarship
A studentship offered to one woman starting the BCL degree. Course restrictions apply. Details are available on the St Edmund Hall website.
Other underrepresented groups
Select each scholarship below to find out further information about that scholarship's eligibility criteria and how to apply. To be considered for most scholarships, you simply need to apply by the December or January application deadline for your course (shown on the relevant course page).
The information below is provided in addition to the information about the full range of options for funding graduate study at Oxford, which can be found in our dedicated Fees and funding section.
Care-Experienced Academic Futures
Open to care-experienced graduate applicants. Full eligibility criteria and guidance on how to apply is available on the Academic Futures webpage.
Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies Graduate Scholarships
These scholarships are open to applicants who are ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom and from a Muslim community, apply to a full-time master's or DPhil course (with preference given to those from a financially disadvantaged household). Course and country restrictions apply. Full eligibility criteria and guidance on how to apply is available on the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies Scholarships webpage.