Oxford Clarendon Scholarship
Clarendon is Oxford’s major graduate scholarship scheme. In many cases you are considered automatically when you apply for an eligible graduate course by the January funding deadline — which means the course application is the real battlefield.
University of Oxford (Clarendon Fund) · United Kingdom (University of Oxford) · Masters and DPhil · Full (fees + living, typical)
What it is
The Clarendon Fund awards scholarships across Oxford’s graduate community. Selection is academic. Departments and colleges nominate; central processes allocate.
Who it is for
Applicants to eligible Oxford master’s and DPhil programmes. All nationalities are typically considered. Competition includes candidates who already look fundable on paper.
What funding usually covers
Clarendon awards commonly cover course fees and a living stipend for the funded period. Confirm current entitlements on the Clarendon site.
How to apply
- Pick an eligible Oxford graduate course.
- Submit a complete application by the January funding deadline for your course.
- Strengthen the academic statement, written work, and references — those drive nomination.
- Apply for other Oxford scholarships in parallel when separate forms exist.
Documents people commonly need
- Transcripts
- CV
- Statement of purpose / research proposal
- Written work where required
- References
- English language proof
Typical timeline
January funding deadlines are the key gate for many courses. Decisions often arrive in the spring. Missing January usually means missing Clarendon consideration for that entry year.
Practical tips
- Treat the Oxford admission file as the scholarship file.
- For DPhil, supervisor fit and a sharp research question matter.
- Do not wait for a “scholarship portal” that does not exist for Clarendon.
Common questions
Is there a separate Clarendon form?
Usually no separate scholarship application. Apply for your Oxford graduate course by the relevant January deadline and tick funding consideration as instructed.
Official source
Rules and deadlines change. Read the current call on the official site before you apply.
Last reviewed for this guide: 2026-08-09.
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