Does the Clarendon Scholarship at Oxford cover my costs, and do I need to apply separately as an Indian student?
The Clarendon Fund covers full course fees plus a living grant, with full-time scholars receiving at least GBP 20,780 a year for living expenses. It is open to all nationalities, and eligible applicants are automatically considered when they submit their Oxford graduate application by the deadline.
The Clarendon Fund at Oxford covers full course fees plus a living grant, and you do not need a separate application. If you are eligible, you are considered automatically once your Oxford graduate application is in by the relevant deadline.
Clarendon Coverage and Eligibility
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Open to applicants of all nationalities and fields applying for an eligible new Master's or DPhil program |
| Coverage | Full course fees plus a living grant |
| Living grant | At least GBP 20,780 (approx INR 26.21 L) per year for full-time scholars |
| Number of awards | More than 200 new fully funded scholarships each year |
| How to be considered | Submit your Oxford graduate application by the relevant deadline |
Other UK PhD Funding to Know
| Scholarship | Who it is for |
|---|---|
| Rhodes Scholarship | Indian citizens or passport holders who meet the India constituency's age, academic and residency requirements and apply for an eligible Oxford course |
| Gates Cambridge Scholarship | International applicants to an eligible postgraduate course at Cambridge |
My Advice
Focus on a strong Oxford application and submit it by the deadline, since that is what puts you in the Clarendon pool. Amounts and award numbers can change, so check the official Oxford page for the 2027 or 2028 intake.
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