Clarendon Scholarships 2027 at Oxford: Funding & How to Apply

By the Zejimo team. Updated 15 Oct 2026. Last verified against the official site on 15 Oct 2026.

The Clarendon Scholarships are among the most competitive awards at the University of Oxford. Each year they fund more than 200 new graduate students on master’s and DPhil (doctoral) courses. They are open to applicants of any nationality and any subject.

Status: Open. There is no separate Clarendon form. You are considered automatically when you apply for your Oxford course by its December or January deadline for 2027 entry (checked October 15, 2026). Each course sets its own date, so check your course page now.

What the scholarship covers

Your course fees in full
A grant for living costs for the period you pay fees

Who can apply

Applicants of any nationality and place of residence
Applicants to any full-time or part-time master’s or DPhil course at Oxford
Applicants in any field of study

Selection is based on academic excellence and potential. There is no financial need test.

Key details

University	University of Oxford, UK
Level	Master’s and DPhil
New awards each year	More than 200
Funding	Course fees and a living grant
How to be considered	Apply for your course by its December or January deadline

How to apply

Choose your Oxford graduate course and note its December or January application deadline.
Apply for the course through Oxford’s graduate application form.
Submit all your documents and references before that deadline.
Oxford considers you for Clarendon and other scholarships automatically. You do not fill in a separate scholarship form.

Read more on the official Clarendon Fund page.

Tips before you apply

Apply by the earliest deadline your course offers. Later applications may not be considered for funding.
Make your statement of purpose specific to the course and its academics.
Ask for strong references early, since they must arrive by the deadline.

How Clarendon actually works

Clarendon is different from a scholarship that requires an essay or a separate application portal. Oxford considers eligible applicants automatically when they submit a new graduate-course application by that course’s relevant December or January funding deadline. Applying after the correct funding deadline may make you ineligible, even if the university still accepts the course application.

Clarendon funding is awarded on academic merit and future potential. It covers course fees in full and provides a living-cost grant for the award’s applicable period. Oxford states that full-time and part-time master’s and DPhil courses can be considered. Applicants should check the exact funding arrangements and course duration before accepting an offer.

Documents that influence the scholarship decision

Academic transcript: your results and relevant degree preparation.
Statement of purpose: a precise explanation of your academic interests, course fit and preparation.
Research proposal: where a particular course requires one.
Academic references: informed assessments of your academic ability and potential.
Course deadline: the December or January funding date shown on the exact graduate-course listing.

Clarendon Scholarship FAQs

Can international students from Nigeria or India qualify?

Yes. Oxford says Clarendon has no nationality or ordinary residence restrictions. The selection still depends on the graduate course and academic merit.

Is there a separate Clarendon form?

No. Apply for the degree before its funding deadline; Oxford automatically considers eligible applicants.

Does Clarendon have one worldwide deadline?

No. Each course determines whether the relevant December or January admissions funding deadline applies.

Does Clarendon pay every personal expense?

It covers university course fees and a living-cost grant. Applicants should still plan for deposits, travel or other expenses not expressly included in their award terms.

Official reading: Oxford’s Clarendon information for applicants and Oxford graduate course directory.

Details are taken from the official University of Oxford website, checked on October 15, 2026. Confirm the current rules there before you apply.

Clarendon Scholarships 2027: Fully Funded Master’s and DPhil at the University of Oxford