University of Oxford — Clarendon Fund
A competitive University of Oxford scholarship for new applicants to master's and DPhil courses across all subjects and nationalities. Applicants are considered automatically if they submit their graduate-course application by the funding deadline for that course, usually in December or January depending on the programme. There is no separate Clarendon application form.
The key information before reviewing the full conditions.
Full course fees plus a living-cost grant for full-time students for the period of fee liability. Oxford's page lists at least £20,780 per year for 2025–2026; the 2027–2028 amount may change and must be confirmed in the award offer. Part-time scholars may receive a smaller study-support grant depending on the course.
Application deadline
No deadline published
Information last verified
Oct 15, 2026
New applicants of any nationality to eligible full-time or part-time master's or DPhil courses at Oxford who demonstrate outstanding academic merit and potential.
Review eligibility, coverage and required documents before applying.
There are no general restrictions by nationality or subject, but applicants must apply for an eligible new master's or DPhil course by that course's funding deadline. Selection considers academic merit, potential, the quality and fit of the application, and references. It is highly competitive; eligibility does not guarantee an award.
Full course fees and a living-cost grant for full-time scholars during the course's fee-liability period. Part-time support varies. Continuation charges or costs not specified in the funding offer may not be covered; check the university's award letter and detailed terms.
Submit the Oxford graduate-course application with the certificates, transcripts, CV/personal statement, study or research proposal, references and language evidence required by the course. No separate Clarendon form is required, but the course application must be complete by the deadline shown on its course page; missing it can make the applicant ineligible for funding consideration.
1) Find a suitable master's or DPhil course on Oxford's website. 2) Check the course page for the admission/funding deadline; dates vary and are usually in December or January. 3) Submit a complete graduate application by that deadline. 4) You are automatically considered for Clarendon; no separate scholarship form is needed. 5) Monitor admissions and funding correspondence. NEXA may provide separately priced application review with fees disclosed in advance, without guaranteeing admission or an award.
Applying through NEXA is a separate paid service. The fee is explained before the process starts. Listing an opportunity does not guarantee eligibility, acceptance or funding.