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Clarendon Fund

Clarendon not only offers over 200 new, fully-funded scholarships each year to assist outstanding graduate scholars, but also the opportunity to join one of the most active, internationally diverse and multidisciplinary communities at Oxford. In 2025/26 Clarendon is celebrating its 25th intake of exceptional scholars.

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Quick facts about Clarendon

  1. You will be automatically considered for Clarendon if you apply by the December or January deadline, whichever is relevant to your course. You do not need to submit a separate application.
  2. Clarendon scholarships cover course fees and provide a grant for living expenses for the period of fee liability of a scholar's course.
  3. There are no restrictions on nationality, ordinary residence or field of study. All full-time and part-time DPhil and Master’s courses are eligible.
  4. Clarendon scholars are selected for their outstanding academic merit and potential.
  5. Clarendon scholarships are highly competitive. 

Life as a Clarendon Scholar

Clarendon Fund

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About the Clarendon Fund

Learn more about the rich history of Clarendon and how we support over 700 on-course scholars from around 70 different nations. 

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Information for applicants

Clarendon is open to all candidates in any subject area who apply for a new Master's or DPhil course by the relevant December or January course deadline.

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Clarendon Scholar class lists

Since 2001, Clarendon scholars have been selected by experts in their fields based on outstanding academic merit and potential.

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Scholar stories

Get an insight into some of our scholars including their work, hobbies and involvement in the Clarendon community.

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Clarendon Alumni

We love hearing from our alumni across the world. Find alumni contacts and more on the best ways to keep in touch.