• Awarded to Graduate Students: Available for full-time or part-time Master’s or DPhil courses. Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma courses are not eligible.
• Automatic Consideration: There is no separate Clarendon application. Submit a complete Oxford course application by the relevant December/January course deadline and you’ll be considered automatically.
• All Subject Areas: Open across all degree-bearing graduate subjects at Oxford; no subject preference.
• Community and Support: Scholars join events, networks and academic activities coordinated through the Clarendon Scholars’ Association.
• Duration: Normally covers the full period of fee liability for your course (typically the programme length).
• Application Fee for university admission: £75 (Non-refundable); however, some applicants are eligible for an application fee waiver.

• Applications open: early September.
• Deadline for consideration: apply to your chosen course by its December or January deadline (varies by course).
  • Note: Many humanities/social sciences use January deadlines; some competitive courses (e.g., MBA, MFE, certain DPhils) close in December. Always check the course page.
• Selection: Departments assess for admission, then nominate top candidates to divisional funding panels.
• Scholarship notification: Most initial offers are issued by the end of April

• Academic Excellence: Applicants should evidence a first-class (or equivalent) profile and strong research/academic potential.
• Admission to Oxford: You must be applying to start a new full-time or part-time Master’s or DPhil.
  • Exception: Students continuing the same degree into the next year are generally not eligible.

There is no separate Clarendon application — everything is part of the standard Oxford course application. Typical components:

• Oxford online application form
• Official transcripts from all higher education studies
• CV/Résumé
• Statement of purpose/Personal statement (or research proposal, where relevant)
• Three references (usually academic)
• English-language test (if required; see Oxford’s waiver criteria)
• Research proposal (for DPhil and some research Master’s)
• Writing sample (for certain courses)

All countries worldwide are eligible.

• Full course & college fees: 100% of university and college fees for the full fee-liability period (Home or Overseas).
• Living-cost grant (full-time): A substantial grant designed to meet the costs of a single student in Oxford; stated as at least the UKRI minimum doctoral stipend rate for the year
• Study support grant (part-time): A pro-rated grant for non-fee costs (value varies by course nature/duration).
• No application fees for Clarendon itself: There are no extra fees to apply specifically for Clarendon (only the Oxford course application fee noted above).

1. Choose Your Graduate Course: Select the specific Master's or DPhil program at the University of Oxford that aligns with your academic background and goals.
2. Check Your Course's Deadline: Crucially, determine the specific admissions deadline for your chosen course (either December or January). You can find this on the individual course page on the University of Oxford's Graduate Admissions website.
3. Prepare a Complete Graduate Application: Gather all required documents for your chosen graduate course, as listed in the “Required Documents” section above. Ensure all essays, research proposals (if applicable), transcripts, and recommendations are strong and tailored to your program.
4. Check the and Submit Your Application Online: Complete and submit your entire graduate application through the University of Oxford's online application system by your course's specific deadline.
5. Automatic Scholarship Consideration: By submitting a complete and timely application for graduate study, you are automatically considered for the Clarendon Scholarship. There is no separate application form or additional materials required specifically for Clarendon.
6. Selection Process: Your academic department will assess your application for admission and then nominate strong candidates for the Clarendon Scholarship. Divisional funding panels make the final selection.

• Extremely Competitive: The Clarendon Scholarship is highly prestigious and exceptionally competitive, attracting top graduate students globally.
• Academic Merit is Key: Selection is based purely on outstanding academic merit and potential, as assessed by experts in your field. Your personal statement and references are vital in demonstrating this.