CLARENDON SCHOLARSHIP

Introduction

Clarendon, a highly competitive fully funded scholarship, is awarded by the most privileged collegiate research at the University of the World, University of Oxford. Clarendon offers over 200 new, fully-funded scholarships each year for assisting outstanding graduate scholars. Clarendon is the University’s largest scholarship scheme. The scholarship covers the course fees and a grant for living expenses for the period of fee liability. The Fund is supervised by the Clarendon Fund Steering Group which is designed to ensure the funds are effectively running. The fund is provided to both full-time and part-time students.

The motto of Clarendon Scholarship

The Clarendon Scholarship, which was first created to aid international students, started inviting research students to Oxford about 2001. After that, in 2012, the scholarship was expanded to cover complete tuition for scholars from the UK and the EU.

Throughout this time, the program has aimed to assist outstanding graduate students while they pursue their education at Oxford University. Clarendon now grants over 130 scholarships each year. Clarendon is the university’s major scholarship program, with over 450 students participating in classes at any given time.

ABOUT THE CLARENDON FUND

Clarendon aims to be different from other funding schemes by creating a community of the brightest minds and offering an inspiring graduate experience. Scholars on a full-time course receive £15,009 for 2020-21 and part-time scholars are expected to receive at least  £5,003 for the academic year 2020 – 21.

History

The Clarendon Fund derived its name from the Earl of Clarendon. The Oxford University Press (OUP) provides the primary support of 9.2 million euros per year to the Clarendon Fund. Clarendon also receives funding from multiple sources which amount to 8.9 million euros per year to the fund.

Purpose

The sole purpose of the Clarendon Fund is to support academically outstanding graduate students through their studies at the University of Oxford. The Clarendon Fund was initiated in 2001 and expanded till 2012 to support overseas students. The purpose of the fund remained the same throughout the period. Clarendon increases the number of scholarships each year and for the year 2022-23, the number is over 200.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

There are no restrictions for applicants in terms of nationality or the field of study. The scholarship awardees are selected based on their outstanding academic merit and potential. Every student who submits their application by the relevant January deadline for their course will automatically be considered.

INFORMATION FOR THE APPLICANTS

Scholarship Timeline

1. The candidate must submit the application by December/January to be eligible for the fund. (Candidates enrolled in a full-time or part-time DPhil or Master’s program at the University of Oxford will be considered.)

2. Academicians in the proposed field of study will review the application to determine the applicant’s academic quality and eligibility.

3. Based on the assessment, the department will make the decision.

4. Depending on the course/field of study, the applicant may be interviewed.

5. Within 8-10 weeks, the applicants will be notified about the results.  The majority of the offers are given within April each year.

6. A few late nominations may occur during the summer if nominated students withdraw.

Advantages of the Fund

The sole focus of the fund is to select the top students in their field of study from all across the world and hence the scholarship remains highly competitive and coveted amongst the Oxford graduate community.

By removing the barriers to the selection, Clarendon has one of the most diverse populations in Oxford which provides great chances for interaction and collaboration. 

Short facts

The following are some quick details that applicants to this particular scholarship should be aware of-

• For the duration of the fee obligation period, Clarendon provides fully funded scholarships that cover the cost of the courses in addition to a living expense subsidy.
• Candidates will automatically get eligible for the Clarendon Scholarship Program if they submit their applications before the January deadline.
• There are no restrictions based on nationality, residency country, or field of study.
• This scholarship is awarded to students who have demonstrated extraordinary academic promise and ability.
• Candidates must be enrolled full-time or part-time in a DPhil and Master’s degree at the University of Oxford to be considered for the Clarendon Scholarship Program.