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Clarendon Fund Scholarships

University of Oxford · United Kingdom

Clarendon is Oxford's flagship graduate scholarship, awarded purely on academic excellence and potential to students of any nationality. All applicants who apply to an eligible course by the December/January deadline are automatically considered.

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Deadline

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No separate application. Apply to your Oxford course by its December 2026 or January 2027 deadline (12 noon UK time; e.g. 1–2 Dec 2026 or 5–26 Jan 2027 depending on course). March deadlines are not considered.

What it covers

  • Full Oxford course fees
  • Grant for living costs (at least the UKRI stipend rate)

Who can apply

  • Any nationality (Pakistanis eligible)
  • Applying for a full-time or part-time eligible graduate degree at Oxford
  • Excellent academic record
  • Application submitted by the December or January funding deadline

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How to apply

  1. 1Choose an Oxford graduate course and note its December/January deadline
  2. 2Submit the Oxford graduate application with all documents
  3. 3You are automatically considered for Clarendon
  4. 4Departments nominate; awards announced from February to April

Tips from successful applicants

  • Submit at least two weeks early so references arrive in time
  • Strong references and a sharp research statement matter most
  • Apply in the earliest deadline cycle available for your course

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