Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
School : UK Universities
Level: Master’s , PhD
Course : All subjects
Eligibility: All international students
Location : UK
Deadline: 01/24/2022
Scholarship Description
The Clarendon Fund Scholarships creates chance for post graduate students to occupy courses for Masters,Doctoral PhD in any field of study at the Oxford University in the UK
The Clarendon Fund, University of Oxford’s flagship scholarship scheme and sponsored by Oxford University Press (OUP) can be found for several full-time and part-time graduate degrees at the University of Oxford. Clarendon Scholarships are granted to graduate students from all countries all over the world on the cornerstone of these academic excellence and potential across all degree-bearing subjects at graduate level at the University of Oxford.
Every Postgraduate student applying with this scholarship in to the Oxford University will have the ability to take advantage of this prestigious Clarendon Scholarship funding that’s open to numerous international candidates with foreign fee status.
Degree Level
All courses or subjects for degree can be funded by the Clarendon Scholarships . This also includes all the part-time and Full time Master’s level courses and the Doctoral PhD courses.
Scholarship Duration
Award is offered for the full period that you are liable to pay tuition fees to the University, which is usually the same as the length of your course. It is important to note that the Scholarships are subject to an annual renewal process based on satisfactory academic progress.
Available Subjects
The Clarendon Fund, University of Oxford’s flagship scholarship scheme and sponsored by Oxford University Press (OUP) are available for all full-time and part-time graduate degrees at the University of Oxford.
Eligible Nationalities
Students for all over the world are eligible to apply for this scholarship
Scholarship Benefits
All Clarendon Scholarships cover tuition and college fees in full and a generous annual grant for living expenses, normally sufficient to cover the living costs of a single student living in Oxford.
Scholars on a full-time course receive a generous annual grant for living costs – which will be at least £15,009 for 2020-21. Scholars on a part-time course will receive a study support grant, to assist with non-fee costs. In 2020-21, part-time PhD scholars should expect to receive at least £2,502 and part-time Master’s scholars should expect at least £5,003.
The scholarships are normally offered for the full period for which you are liable to pay tuition fees to the University, which is usually the same as the length of your course.
Eligibility Criteria
Clarendon Scholarships are awarded on the basis of outstanding academic merit and potential to graduate students from all around the world, regardless of nationality. Clarendon scholars come from all continents in the world: Africa, North America, Australia, South America, Asia, the Middle East and Europe.
Scholarships are tenable in all subject areas and are open to candidates who apply for a new Master’s or PhD course, including students who are currently studying for a Master’s degree at Oxford but who will be re-applying for a PhD.
All applications must be by the January admissions deadline.
Selection Criteria
Selection criteria vary slightly depending on the subject area and whether applicants apply for a taught or research degree, but include:
- An excellent academic record is essential: A high first-class honors degree or its equivalent (a GPA score of at least 3.7 if the mark is out of 4, noting that most successful candidates achieve a score higher than 3.7) or an outstanding academic record at Master’s level is necessary (noting that an outstanding Master’s degree can compensate for a moderate first degree performance). Other indicators of high academic achievement may include individual marks on student transcripts; evidence of previous university prizes or awards; information on your overall position within your cohort; and publications (if applicable).
- Aptitude for the proposed course of study: This may be assessed by reviewing academic references, the research proposal, demonstrated evidence of aptitude for research, and the likelihood the scholar will contribute significantly to their field of study.
- Student motivation: This is assessed through evidence of the applicant’s commitment to their proposed course, evaluated by the personal statement and referees’ reports.
Application Procedure
You’re automatically considered for a Clarendon Scholarship whenever you apply for graduate study at Oxford University. Application for study might be to a full- or part-time master’s or PhD course. You don’t have to submit any specific additional documents for the Clarendon Scholarships and there’s no separate scholarship application form.
In order to be considered for this scholarship, applicants are advised to apply before the application deadline in January. More information on graduate course applications, including the timing of admission offers and college offers, can be found at http://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/graduate.
It is important to visit the official website for complete information on how to apply to this scholarship award.
