Call for Applications: Fully Funded Clarendon Scholarships for study at Oxford University

Ednah Carrick September 12, 2024

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Call for Applications: Fully Funded Clarendon Scholarships for study at Oxford University

Clarendon not only offers over 200 new, fully-funded scholarships each year to assist outstanding graduate scholars, but also the opportunity to join one of the most active, internationally diverse, and multidisciplinary communities at Oxford.

Quick facts about Clarendon

1. You will be automatically considered for Clarendon if you apply by the December or January deadline, whichever is relevant to your course. You do not need to submit a separate application.

2. Clarendon offers fully-funded scholarships covering course fees, as well as a grant for living expenses for the period of fee liability.

3. There are no restrictions on nationality, ordinary residence or field of study. All full-time and part-time DPhil and Master’s courses are eligible.

4. Clarendon scholars are selected for their outstanding academic merit and potential.

5. Clarendon scholarships are highly competitive.

Selection criteria

Selection criteria vary slightly depending on the subject area and whether applicants apply for a taught or research degree.

As a guideline, applications are assessed against the following criteria:

Outstanding academic record

An excellent academic record is essential. The majority of successful scholars usually have at least a first class honours degree or its equivalent. For example a GPA score of at least 3.7, if the mark if out of 4, noting that a lot of the Clarendon scholars achieve higher than this score. Or an applicant must have an outstanding academic record at Master’s level, noting that an exceptional Master’s degree can compensate for a moderate first degree performance. Requirements may vary between disciplines and from year to year depending on the strength of the field. Other evidence 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).

Future potential and aptitude

Particular consideration is given to an applicant’s future academic potential and aptitude of the proposed course of study. This may be assessed by reviewing references and research proposals to determine evidence of an applicant’s aptitude for research, and the likelihood of contributing significantly to the field of study.

Student motivation

This is assessed through evidence of the applicant’s commitment to the proposed course as well as evaluation of the personal statement and the referees’ reports.

Why Clarendon?

Clarendon scholarships not only provide students with a life-changing opportunity to study at Oxford, but also the chance to form long-lasting social, academic, and professional connections within a lively community.

Why should you choose Clarendon? If you’ve been offered a Clarendon scholarship, it is because the University believes that you are an outstanding applicant. But what distinguishes Clarendon from other funding schemes? Here are just five of the many reasons.

1. Fully-funded scholarships

Clarendon offers fully-funded scholarships covering course fees as well as a grant for living expenses for the period of fee liability. Clarendon support its scholars by reducing the financial barriers to graduate study, enabling its scholars to focus on their studies. Furthermore, by offering living expenses, it provides its scholars with the opportunity to live an active life within Oxford and, most importantly, the time to relax and socialise away from their studies.

2. Academic calibre

With its sole focus on selecting the best students in their fields of study from across the world, Clarendon scholars are among the best and brightest. For this reason, Clarendon scholarships are highly competitive and coveted by the Oxford graduate community.

3. A diverse community

By removing barriers for selection, the Clarendon community has one of the most diverse populations in Oxford. Clarendon strives to celebrate these differences by admitting students from any discipline, from anywhere in the world. Whether it’s African Studies or Zoology, Afghanistan or Zimbabwe, Clarendon will always support the highest-achieving applicants. This diversity provides great opportunities for interaction and collaboration which enhance our Clarendon community and contribute to the collegiate University more broadly.

4. A vibrant community

Funding isn’t everything that Clarendon offers. Scholars benefit from membership to the lively Clarendon Scholars’ Association, run by the scholars themselves, who strive to enrich their members’ time by fostering a positive and stimulating community.

Normally, your fellow scholars are the first people you meet when you get to Oxford to begin your studies. The Scholars’ Association helps you meet and get to know your fellow scholars as well as providing a platform for sharing ideas, experience, skills, and creating initiatives.