The Clarendon Scholarships are offered by the Clarendon Fund at the University of Oxford. Over 200 new, fully-funded scholarships are offered each year to outstanding graduate students applying for a new Master’s or DPhil course at Oxford.
Quick facts
- Provider: Clarendon Fund, University of Oxford
- Level: New Master’s or DPhil courses, full-time and part-time
- Number of awards: Over 200 new, fully-funded scholarships each year
- Deadline: No single date — apply by your course’s December or January deadline (see below)
- Official page: https://www.ox.ac.uk/clarendon/
What it covers
- Course fees
- A grant for living expenses for the period of fee liability
- The living-expense grant amount is not stated as a fixed figure on the official page and is therefore not stated here
Who is eligible
- No restrictions on nationality, ordinary residence or field of study
- All full-time and part-time DPhil and Master’s courses
- Open to candidates applying for a new Master’s or DPhil course
- Selection is for outstanding academic merit and potential
How to apply
There is no separate application for Clarendon. You are automatically considered for a Clarendon Scholarship if you apply for your course by the December or January deadline relevant to your course. Apply through the University of Oxford graduate application process for your chosen course.
Deadline
There is no single deadline date. You must apply by your course’s December or January deadline — the exact date differs by course and is shown on the course page. Check the deadline for your specific course on the official Oxford course page before you apply.
Official apply link: University of Oxford — Clarendon Scholarships
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Last verified: 27 October 2026. Deadlines can change and must be re-checked on the official page before you apply.