Clarendon Scholarship 2027 (Fully Funded)

The Clarendon Scholarship 2027 is the University of Oxford’s main fully funded graduate award. It covers full course fees and a living grant for Master’s and DPhil students. You do not fill a separate form. Apply to an eligible Oxford course by its December 2026 or January 2027 deadline and you are considered automatically. Compare it with the Gates Cambridge Scholarship 2027.

Overview

• Host country, United Kingdom
• Host school, University of Oxford
• Level of study, Master’s and DPhil
• Value, Full course fees plus living grant
• Nationality, All nationalities
• Funded by, Clarendon Fund (University of Oxford)

Benefits of the Clarendon Scholarship 2027

First, winners receive full course fees for the fee-liability period of their course. Also, full-time scholars get an annual living grant at least equal to the UKRI minimum doctoral stipend. Plus, part-time scholars receive a study-support grant. In short, the award covers tuition and a substantial living contribution.

• Full course fees (Home and Overseas rates)
• Living grant for full-time scholars
• Study-support grant for part-time scholars
• Access to the Clarendon scholar community

Who Should Apply

Strong academic candidates aiming for Oxford graduate study should consider this. It is automatic with a timely application, unlike awards that need a second form such as the University of Manchester Global Futures Scholarship 2027.

Eligibility Requirements

Overall, you must apply for a new full-time or part-time Master’s or DPhil course. However, check the specific course page for exact rules.

• Apply by the relevant December or January course deadline
• Outstanding academic record and potential
• Meet the course’s English language and other entry requirements
• Open to all nationalities and fields

No Separate Application

Notably, submitting a complete graduate application by the funding deadline puts you in automatic consideration. There is no extra Clarendon form.

Required Documents

• Standard Oxford graduate application materials
• Transcripts and degree certificates
• References
• Any course-specific items (research proposal, written work, etc.)
• English language proof if required

How to Apply

First, choose your Oxford graduate course. Next, complete and submit the application on the Oxford graduate admissions system by the relevant December 2026 or January 2027 deadline. Then, wait for the normal admissions and scholarship review process. Check other UK options such as the Optiver Foundation Scholarship 2027.

Application Deadline

Deadlines vary by course. Most funding-eligible deadlines fall in December 2026 or January 2027 (12 noon UK time). The cycle is open now for 2027–28 entry. Confirm the exact date on your chosen course page.

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Final Thoughts

Overall, the Clarendon Scholarship 2027 offers strong full funding at Oxford with no extra application step. However, competition is high and you must meet the early course deadline. Review the University of Reading International PhD Studentships 2027 if Oxford does not fit.