• Awarded to Incoming Undergraduates: Specifically for students applying for their first undergraduate degree at the University of Oxford.
• Targeted International Students: Open only to students from countries that receive official development assistance from the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
• Excludes Medicine: The scholarship covers all undergraduate courses at Oxford except Medicine.
• Need and Merit-Based: Selection criteria consider both outstanding academic ability and demonstrated financial need, along with a commitment to their home country.
• Duration: The scholarship typically covers the full duration of your undergraduate course (3 or 4 years, depending on the program), provided you meet academic progress requirements.
• Limited Number: There are typically only around 2-3 new Reach Oxford Scholarships available per year, making it extremely competitive

• University Admission Application Opening: The UCAS application system for Oxford undergraduate admissions typically opens in early September (though you can start working on the form from May/June).
• University Admission Application Deadline (UCAS): You must apply for undergraduate admission to the University of Oxford through UCAS by October 15th (6:00 PM UK time) in the year prior to your intended start date. This is the first and crucial step for all Oxford undergraduate applicants, including those hoping for a Reach Oxford Scholarship.
• Scholarship Application Opening: If you are offered a place at the University of Oxford, the online scholarship application form for Reach Oxford typically opens around January 15th of the year you are due to start your course
• Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline to submit the online Reach Oxford Scholarship application is typically 12:00 noon (UK time) on February 12th
• Selection Process: The selection process for the scholarship takes place in March.
• Outcome Notification: Successful applicants are typically notified of the scholarship outcome by April.

Note: You can find more details in the official timeline

• You must be a national of a country that receives official development assistance from the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) of the OECD. You can find the OECD DAC list on the official website.
• You must demonstrate exceptional academic merit and potential.
• You must be able to demonstrate significant financial need.
• Priority is given to students who have not previously studied at an undergraduate level.
• You must generally be unable to study for a degree in your own country due to financial or political reasons, or because equivalent educational facilities do not exist.
• Applicants should intend to return to their country of ordinary residence following their studies.
• You must have received an offer of admission to an undergraduate course at the University of Oxford (excluding Medicine).

• UCAS Application form
• Personal Statement
• Academic Reference
• Official Transcripts/Academic Records
• Any required admissions test results (e.g., HAT, MAT, PAT, LNAT, TSA) - specific to your course
• Any required written work (e.g., an essay about a certain topic) - specific to your course
• Separate Scholarship Application Form: If you receive an offer of admission, you will then need to complete a separate online Reach Oxford Scholarship application form, which will be available on the scholarship’s official website around mid-January.
• Supporting Documents for Scholarship: The scholarship application may require documentation to demonstrate financial need and potentially a statement of your circumstances regarding the lack of educational facilities or political/financial reasons preventing study in your home country.

Students must be nationals of countries that are listed on the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) list of Official Development Assistance (ODA) recipients. You can find the OECD DAC list on the official website.

• Course Fees: Covers 100% of university and college fees for the duration of your course.
• Grant for Living Costs: Provides an annual grant to cover living expenses, sufficient for a single student.
• One Return Airfare per Year: Covers the cost of one return economy airfare from your home country to the UK each year.

1. Select your desired course (excluding Medicine).‍
2. Apply for University Admission: Submit your complete undergraduate application to the University of Oxford via UCAS by the October 15th deadline. ‍
3. Receive an Offer of Admission: You must be successful in gaining an offer of admission to an undergraduate course at Oxford.‍
4. Access Scholarship Application: If you receive an offer, you will be invited to apply for scholarships. The online application form for the Reach Oxford Scholarship typically becomes available around January 15th of the year you are due to start your course.‍
5. Complete Scholarship Application: Fill out the online scholarship application form, providing all required information and any supporting documents (especially those demonstrating financial need).‍
6. Submit Scholarship Application: Ensure your scholarship application is submitted by the specific deadline, usually February 12th (12:00 noon UK time).

• Highly Competitive: With only 2-3 awards per year, the Reach Oxford Scholarship is extremely competitive.
• Financial Need and Social Commitment: Beyond academic excellence, a strong emphasis is placed on your demonstrated financial need and your intention to use your Oxford education to benefit your home country.
• Not for Medicine: Remember, this scholarship does not cover Medicine courses.
• Return to Home Country: There is an expectation that scholars will return to their country of ordinary residence after completing their studies.