The University of Oxford’s prestigious Clarendon Fund Scholarships are open for the 2026-27 academic year. With more than 200 scholarships awarded annually across all graduate programmes and to students of every nationality, Clarendon is one of the world’s most inclusive fully funded graduate scholarships.
Key Details
- Host Institution: University of Oxford, United Kingdom
- Level: Master’s (MSc, MPhil, MSt, etc.) and DPhil (PhD)
- Eligible Fields: All subjects — no field restriction
- Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities welcome
- Benefits: Full tuition fees + college fees + annual living stipend (£19,000+ per year)
- Number of Awards: 200+ per year
- Deadline: No separate Clarendon application — you are automatically considered when you apply to Oxford by the December 2026 or January 2027 course deadline (check your specific course page)
- How to Apply: Submit your Oxford graduate application by the relevant course deadline. No Clarendon essay, portal, or interview required — selection is automatic.
Eligibility
- Applicants to any full-time or part-time master’s or DPhil programme at Oxford
- No nationality, residency, or field restrictions
- Selection is based on academic excellence, as assessed through your Oxford application
The Clarendon Fund is Oxford’s flagship graduate scholarship and one of the most prestigious in the world. If you are planning to apply to Oxford for graduate study in 2027, simply apply to your chosen course — no extra steps are needed to be considered for Clarendon. Visit the official Clarendon Fund page at ox.ac.uk for the full list of eligible courses and deadlines.
Always verify deadlines and details on the official University of Oxford website before applying.