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University of Oxford Clarendon Fund Scholarships 2021 (UK)

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Anthony Awa

Institutional Policy Specialist

September 30, 2020

The Clarendon Fund at the University of Oxford offers around 140 full scholarships every year to academically outstanding graduate students from all over the world, including Nigeria. These awards cover all degree-bearing subjects at the graduate level.

Clarendon Fund Scholarships 2021 At University of Oxford - UK

Scholarship Value and Coverage

  • Host Institution: University of Oxford, UK
  • Level of Study: Master's and DPhil (PhD)
  • Number of Awards: Around 140 annually
  • Benefits: Full coverage of tuition and college fees, plus a generous grant for living expenses for the full duration of your fee liability.
  • Application Deadline: January 8 or January 22, 2021 (depending on your specific course of study).

Eligibility Requirements

  • Open to applicants from all countries worldwide applying for a new Master's or DPhil course.
  • Current Oxford Master's students who are re-applying for a DPhil are also eligible for funding.
  • You must have an outstanding academic record and strong future potential.
  • You must meet the English language proficiency requirements for your chosen course.

How to Apply

When you apply for a full-time or part-time Master's or DPhil at Oxford by the relevant January deadline for your course, you will be automatically considered for a Clarendon Scholarship. No separate scholarship form is required.

Visit the Clarendon Fund Information for Applicants page to learn more.

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Candidate Comments & Inquiries (2)

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Kelvin Danjuma

Sep 30, 2020

Are part-time Master's degree applicants also considered for the Clarendon scholarship?

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Anthony from Mentra

Sep 30, 2020

Yes, Kelvin. Both full-time and part-time Master's and DPhil applicants who submit their graduate applications by the January course deadline are automatically considered.

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