The University of Oxford Clarendon Fund offers more than 200 new fully funded scholarships every year to outstanding graduate students from around the world. The scholarships support eligible students pursuing Master’s and DPhil programmes at Oxford, covering course fees and providing a grant towards living expenses. Clarendon also offers scholars the opportunity to join an international and multidisciplinary community of researchers and graduate students at the University of Oxford. About the Clarendon Fund The Clarendon Fund is a major graduate scholarship programme at the University of Oxford. Since its establishment, it has supported scholars from a wide range of academic disciplines and countries. The programme currently supports more than 700 scholars from around 70 different nations. Clarendon scholars become part of an international community and can engage with fellow scholars across academic fields. The scholarship is awarded based on outstanding academic merit and potential, and the programme is highly competitive. Who Can Apply? The Clarendon Fund is open to applicants from all nationalities and countries of ordinary residence. There are also no restrictions on the field of study. Applicants must be applying for a new Master’s or DPhil course at the University of Oxford. Eligible courses can be either full-time or part-time. Candidates should first identify an eligible Oxford graduate programme and check its specific application deadline. The relevant December or January deadline depends on the course selected. Scholarship Benefits Successful Clarendon scholars receive substantial financial support for the period of fee liability of their course. The scholarship provides: Full coverage of course fees. A grant for living expenses. Membership of Oxford’s international Clarendon scholar community. Opportunities to connect with scholars from different countries and academic disciplines. Access to the wider academic and research environment of the University of Oxford. The exact duration and funding arrangements are linked to the fee liability period of the scholar’s course. No Separate Scholarship Application One of the key features of the Clarendon Fund is that applicants do not need to submit a separate scholarship application. Candidates who apply for an eligible new Master’s or DPhil course by the relevant December or January course deadline are automatically considered for Clarendon funding. This means prospective students should focus on submitting a complete and competitive graduate course application before the relevant Oxford deadline. Selection Criteria Clarendon scholars are selected for their outstanding academic merit and potential. Applicants should therefore demonstrate a strong academic record and evidence of their potential to succeed at graduate level. The graduate application should clearly communicate the candidate’s academic interests, relevant achievements and suitability for the proposed programme. As Clarendon scholarships are highly competitive, applicants should pay close attention to the requirements of their chosen Oxford course and ensure that all supporting materials are submitted correctly and on time. How to Apply Applicants interested in the Clarendon Scholarship should: Identify an eligible Master’s or DPhil programme at Oxford. Review the programme’s academic and admission requirements. Check the relevant December or January application deadline. Prepare the required academic and supporting documents. Submit the graduate course application before the applicable deadline. Ensure that all required references and supporting materials are provided according to the course instructions. Wait for the Clarendon selection process, as eligible applicants are automatically considered. There is no separate Clarendon scholarship application form. How to Strengthen an Application Applicants should begin preparing their Oxford graduate application well before the deadline. Academic qualifications, research interests, previous achievements and the proposed programme should be presented clearly and consistently. Candidates should also carefully review the specific requirements of their intended course because Oxford programmes can have different application deadlines and admission criteria. Applicants seeking research-based programmes should ensure that their proposed research interests are clearly articulated where the course requires them. References should also be requested early to allow referees sufficient time to submit their recommendations. Why Consider the Clarendon Fund? The scholarship combines financial support with membership in an international academic community at Oxford. Scholars come from different countries and disciplines, creating opportunities for academic exchange and cross-disciplinary engagement. The programme’s eligibility across academic fields and nationalities also means that prospective graduate students from a wide range of backgrounds can be considered, provided they meet the requirements of an eligible Oxford course and demonstrate the required academic merit and potential. Important Information Scholarship: Oxford Clarendon FundUniversity: University of OxfordStudy level: Master’s and DPhilFunding: Course fees plus living-expenses grantEligible nationalities: All nationalitiesEligible fields: All fields of studyStudy modes: Eligible full-time and part-time coursesSeparate scholarship application: NoApplication route: Apply for an eligible Oxford graduate courseDeadline: Relevant December or January course deadline VISIT OFFICIAL WEBSITE TO APPLY Applicants should check the official University of Oxford graduate admissions page for the exact deadline applicable to their chosen course. The December or January deadline varies depending on the programme. For more opportunities such as these please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and WPChannel Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) does not take ownership or credit for the opportunities shared on this platform. 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