Clarendon Fund Scholarships
University of Oxford (UK)
- Where you study
- United Kingdom · University of Oxford
- Study level
- Master's
- PhD
Apply for your Oxford course by its December 2026 or January 2027 deadline; there is no separate scholarship application. Scholars are told by April 2027.
Why: There is no nationality restriction; Somali applicants are considered like everyone else when they apply for an Oxford graduate course.
No restriction on nationality: every applicant for a full-time or part-time master's or DPhil course at Oxford is considered automatically.
In short
Clarendon Fund Scholarships are offered by the University of Oxford in the UK for Master's and PhD study in any graduate course. They cover tuition fees and provide a living-cost grant for the full course. Somali applicants are eligible and are considered without a nationality restriction.
How competitive
Highly competitive
Around 200 scholarships a year across all of Oxford's graduate applicants.
English requirement
The university decides
Fields of study
Any graduate course at Oxford
What it covers
It covers course fees in full and provides an annual grant for living costs for the full length of the course.
- Tuition feesIncluded
- Living allowanceIncluded
- TravelNot stated
- Health insuranceNot stated
- Visa costsNot stated
- AccommodationNot stated
- FamilyNot stated
Course fees in full and an annual grant for living costs, for the full length of the course.
Only what the official source states. "Not stated" means we could not confirm it, not that it is excluded.
Who can apply
It is for applicants to a full-time or part-time Master's or DPhil course at Oxford. There is no nationality restriction, and applicants are considered automatically when they apply for an Oxford course.
- Apply for a full-time or part-time Master's or DPhil course at Oxford.
- There is no restriction on nationality.
- You need a very strong academic record.
- Selection considers academic excellence and potential.
- Academic requirement
- A very strong academic record (typically a first-class or strong upper second-class degree); selection is on academic excellence and potential.
- Selection
- Academic departments nominate their strongest applicants; the Clarendon Fund selects on academic merit.
English requirement
The university decides
The scholarship does not require a separate English test. Oxford sets the English requirement for each course, at a standard or higher level.
Oxford sets an English requirement for each course (standard or higher level); the scholarship adds none.
Never assume IELTS is needed. Only the official page and the university you apply to decide.
Documents you will need
- Academic transcripts
- CV
- Motivation letter / personal statement
- Research proposal
- Recommendation (reference) letters
- Degree certificate
The Oxford course application itself: transcripts, CV, a statement of purpose or research proposal, references and, for some courses, written work.
How to apply
- 1Choose an Oxford graduate course and check its requirements and deadline.
- 2Prepare the course documents: transcripts, CV, statement or proposal, references and degree certificate.
- 3Submit your Oxford course application online by its December 2026 or January 2027 deadline.
- 4There is no separate Clarendon scholarship application; course applicants are considered automatically.
- 5Wait for the result; scholars are told by April 2027.
Prepare well
- Start early because course deadlines vary and may fall in December 2026 or January 2027.
- Check your chosen course's document list; some courses may also require written work.
- Make your academic record and potential clear in your course application.
- Check the English requirement for your chosen course with Oxford.
Important notes
- There is no separate scholarship application; you must apply for an Oxford course.
- Deadlines vary by course. The current cycle is for 2027 entry and runs through 31 January 2027.
- The scholarship is highly competitive; around 200 are awarded each year across Oxford graduate applicants.
Official source
ZitTalent explains; the official website decides. Always check the official page before you apply, and apply only there.
Official page last checked 28 October 2026
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