Clarendon Scholarships
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Clarendon Scholarships, awarded by the University of Oxford, is a fully-funded program that supports up to 200 graduate students from all over the world. The scholarship program covers each recipient’s tuition fees as well as living expenses and stay in the UK.
- Apply to your course by the December or January deadline, whichever is relevant to your course, to be considered for a Clarendon scholarship. There is no scholarship application - all applicants to degree-bearing courses are considered.
- No restrictions in terms of nationality, residency or field of study.
- Students applying for both Oxford’s full-time and part-time programs are eligible.
- Applications submitted before the January deadline are automatically considered for the scholarship.
- Selections are based on the applicant’s academic performance.
The scholarship amount varies for full-time and part-time program students. Full-time program recipients will receive at least GBP 18,000 (21.05 lakhs INR).
All successful Clarendon candidates will be contacted via email. Most offers are sent out by the end of April of each year.
Highlights
| Scholarship Type | College-Specific, Merit-Based |
| Offered by | Institution |
| Organization | N/A |
| Application Deadline | N/A |
| Number of Scholarships | 200 |
| Amount | Variable Amount |
| Renewability | No |
| International Student Eligible | Yes |
| Scholarship Website Link | http://www.ox.ac.uk/clarendon |
Eligibility Criteria
The University of Oxford does have any specific eligibility requirements for the Clarendon Scholarship. All students who apply for Oxford’s Master’s and DPhil degree in any study field are eligible to receive the scholarship.
- Candidate must be applying for a full-time or part-time degree program.
- Admission applications must be submitted before the relevant January deadline.
- Minimum GPA score of 3.7 out of 4.0.
Oxford students who are currently studying a master’s degree at the university and plan to re-apply for DPhil are also eligible for the scholarship program.
Application Process
Apply to your course by the December or January deadline, whichever is relevant to your course, to be considered for a Clarendon scholarship. There is no scholarship application - all applicants to degree-bearing courses are considered.
Students from all academic fields are considered for Clarendon Scholarships.
Selection Process
While selections are mainly based on the academic merit and potential of the applicants, the criteria slightly vary depending on the subject area. Applications are assessed on the following factors:
- Academic Score: It is essential to have a first-class honors degree or its equivalent. A GPA of 3.7 or higher on the scale of 4.0 is recommended.
- Future Potential and Aptitude: Review of references and research proposal helps in determining an applicant’s contribution to the field of study.
- Student Motivation: Applicant’s commitment towards the desired course as stated in the personal statement and evaluation of the referee reports.
Grant Details
Clarendon Scholarships aim to reduce the financial barriers that come in the way of the students coming to Oxford for their study. Some of the benefits of Claredon Scholarships are mentioned in the following table:
| Reward | Full-tuition fees |
| Applicable for | Full-time Master’s & DPhil |
| Academic Subjects | All streams |
Students are recommended to have high academic achievements and exemplary student profile, in order to increase their chances of receiving the scholarship. The scholarship nomination decision is in the hands of the faculty of the chosen study field.
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