Course(s) Offered: Any field
Course Level: Graduate (masters, doctoral)
Provider: OUP: The Clarendon Fund
Country to Study in: UK
Scholarship Description
The Clarendon Fund, University of Oxford’s flagship scholarship scheme and sponsored by Oxford University Press (OUP) are available for all full-time and part-time graduate degrees at the University of Oxford.
As from 1st September 2011, all postgraduate applicants for entry into Oxford University will be eligible for the prestigious Clarendon scholarship funding which has, up until now, only been open to international candidates with overseas fee status.
Eligibility
The following apply:
- Candidates applying to start a new graduate course at Oxford are eligible. This includes students who are currently studying for a Master’s degree at Oxford but who will be re-applying for a DPhil (you would be eligible for funding for the DPhil).
- Scholarships are tenable in all subject areas and open to candidates who will be starting a new course.
Selection criteria vary slightly depending on the subject area and whether applicants apply for a taught or research degree, but include:
- An excellent academic record is essential: A high first class honours degree or its equivalent (a GPA score of at least 3.7 if the mark is out of 4, noting that most successful candidates achieve a score higher than 3.7) or an outstanding academic record at Master’s level is necessary (noting that an outstanding Master’s degree can compensate for a moderate first degree performance). Other indicators of high academic achievement may include individual marks on student transcripts; evidence of previous university prizes or awards; information on your overall position within your cohort; and publications (if applicable).
- Aptitude for the proposed course of study: This may be assessed by reviewing academic references, the research proposal, demonstrated evidence of aptitude for research, and the likelihood the scholar will contribute significantly to their field of study.
- Student motivation: This is assessed through evidence of the applicant’s commitment to their proposed course, evaluated by the personal statement and referees’ reports.
Citizens of ALL countries worldwide.
Clarendon scholars come from all continents in the world: Africa, North America, Australia, South America, Asia, the Middle East and Europe.
The scholarship is open to all graduate (masters, MBA and doctoral degree) applicants, regardless of nationality, accepted to start a graduate course at the University of Oxford.
Participating Institution(s)
University of Oxford, Oxford, England, United Kingdom
Fields of Study
All degree-bearing subjects/courses of study can be funded by a Clarendon Scholarship.
There is no quota by subject or preference for any particular course type. This encompasses all full-time and part-time Master’s courses (MSt, MSc, BCL/MJur, MBA, MFE, MPhil, BPhil, MSc by Research, MTh) and all DPhil programmes.
A list of all the graduate courses offered by the University of Oxford can be found on the Graduate Course Guide (see on the official website via the active link below).
Please note that Postgraduate Certificate and/or Diploma courses are NOT eligible for this award.
Number of Awards
Approximately 140 scholarships are available every year.
In 2015-14, there were 500 Clarendon scholars at Oxford from over 50 different nations.
Sponsorship Duration
Award is offered for the full period that you are liable to pay tuition fees to the University, which is usually the same as the length of your course. It is important to note that the Scholarships are subject to an annual renewal process based on satisfactory academic progress.
Scholarship Benefits
All Clarendon Scholarships cover tuition and college fees in full and a generous grant for living expenses.
Scholars on a full-time course receive a tax-free annual grant that is normally sufficient to cover the living expenses of a single student living in Oxford. The grant for living expenses in 2015-14 is GBP£13,726.
Scholars on a part-time course receive a pro-rata amount of the full-time grant for living expenses. Part-time Master’s scholars are offered 1/3 of the full-time grant per year for two years. Part-time DPhil scholars are offered 1/6 of the full-time grant per year for six years.
Method of Application
You are automatically considered for a Clarendon Scholarship when you apply for graduate study at Oxford University. You do not need to submit any specific additional documents for the Clarendon Scholarships and there is no separate scholarship application form.
More information on graduate course applications, including the timing of admission offers and college offers, can be found at www.ox.ac.uk/graduate.
The information that you provide with your Application Form for Graduate Study at Oxford will be used to assess your suitability for the Clarendon funding application. Once the application deadline has passed, you are not able to provide any additional supporting materials (unless the department you are applying to has specifically requested this in support of your application for admission to Oxford).
It is important to visit the official website via the link below for complete information on this scholarship award.
DEADLINES:
The closing date for 2015/2016 Graduate Admissions is 23 January 2015 (or 9 January for Medical Sciences, Philosophy, Politics and International Relations).
PLEASE NOTE:
From 1st September 2011, all eligible postgraduate applicants have been offered the prestigious Clarendon scholarship funding. In its 10th anniversary year (as at 2011) of the founding of the Clarendon Scholarships, this change saw the Clarendon Fund further strengthened as a flagship university graduate scholarship financial opportunity, offering the widest possibilities for attracting matched funding from donor partners within and outside the University.
Application Deadline: 9 January / 23 January 2015
Open to International students: Yes
More Scholarship Information and Application
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