Clarendon Scholarships 2027: eligibility, funding, deadline and how to apply

🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Offered by University of Oxford · For Master's, PhD applicants.

Updated 10 November 2026 · Researched from the sources listed at the end. Confirm current details on the official website before you apply.

Country: 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Provider: University of Oxford
Degree levels: Master's, PhD
Funding: Course fees in full and a living grant.
Deadline: Automatic consideration if you apply to an eligible course by its December or January deadline (e.g. 2 Dec 2026, 6 Jan 2027, 27 Jan 2027 depending on the course). Offers by early April.
Expected opening: Open now
Duration: Full length of the course.
Professor contact: Recommended: a professor's support or acceptance letter makes the application stronger.

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About the Clarendon Scholarships

Oxford graduate scholarships awarded on merit. There is no separate form: apply for an eligible Oxford graduate course by its funding deadline and you are considered automatically.

Eligibility

Who can apply

All nationalities (Pakistan qualifies).

Academic requirements

Admission to an eligible Oxford graduate course; academic excellence is the main criterion.

Language requirements

Oxford's English requirement for the course.

What the scholarship covers

Course fees in full and a living grant.

Tuition: Full course fees.
Stipend and benefits: Living grant linked to the UKRI doctoral stipend (£21,805 in 2026–27; 2027–28 rate not yet published).
Duration: Full length of the course.

Deadline and opening date

Automatic consideration if you apply to an eligible course by its December or January deadline (e.g. 2 Dec 2026, 6 Jan 2027, 27 Jan 2027 depending on the course). Offers by early April.

Expected opening: Open now.

Required documents

Oxford graduate application (no separate Clarendon form)
Statement of purpose / research proposal
Transcripts
Three references
CV

How to apply

Apply to an eligible Oxford course by the December/January deadline; all applicants are considered automatically.

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Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for the Clarendon Scholarships?

All nationalities (Pakistan qualifies). Admission to an eligible Oxford graduate course; academic excellence is the main criterion.

What does the Clarendon Scholarships cover?

Course fees in full and a living grant. Living grant linked to the UKRI doctoral stipend (£21,805 in 2026–27; 2027–28 rate not yet published).

What is the Clarendon Scholarships deadline?

Automatic consideration if you apply to an eligible course by its December or January deadline (e.g. 2 Dec 2026, 6 Jan 2027, 27 Jan 2027 depending on the course). Offers by early April. Expected opening: Open now.

Is IELTS required for the Clarendon Scholarships?

Oxford's English requirement for the course.

Do I need a supervisor or professor's acceptance for the Clarendon Scholarships?

Recommended: a professor's support or acceptance letter makes the application stronger.

How do I apply for the Clarendon Scholarships?