Clarendon Fund Scholarships Documents Required 2026
Required Documents Checklist
- Academic Transcripts (from all previous institutions)
- Personal Statement / Statement of Purpose
- Academic References (typically 2-3)
- Research Proposal (if applying for a DPhil or a Master's course that requires one)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) / Résumé
- English Language Proficiency Certificate (if applicable, requirements vary by course)
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Your primary bank account must be active, seeded with your Aadhaar card, and mapped on the NPCI mapper. The government disbursements are made exclusively via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
FAQs for Clarendon Fund Scholarships
Q.Do I need to submit a separate application for the Clarendon Fund Scholarship?
No, you do not need to submit a separate application. All eligible graduate applicants who apply for a full-time or part-time Master's or DPhil course at the University of Oxford by the relevant December or January deadline are automatically considered for the Clarendon Scholarship.
Q.What does the Clarendon Fund Scholarship cover?
The Clarendon Scholarship is a fully funded scholarship. It covers all University and college fees in full, and provides a generous annual grant for living expenses. For full-time scholars, this grant is at least £20,780 for the 2025-26 academic year. Part-time scholars receive a study support grant for non-fee costs.
Q.What are the key eligibility criteria for the Clarendon Fund Scholarship?
The scholarship is open to academically outstanding graduate students of all nationalities who are applying for a new full-time or part-time Master's or DPhil course at Oxford. Applicants must demonstrate an excellent academic record, typically a first-class honours degree or equivalent (e.g., GPA of 3.7/4.0 or higher), and apply by the specific course deadline in December or January.
Q.How competitive is the Clarendon Fund Scholarship?
The Clarendon Scholarship is highly competitive and prestigious, attracting outstanding applicants from around the world. Selection is based purely on academic merit and potential, with only a limited number of scholarships (over 200 new scholarships annually) awarded each year.