International students offered admission to the University of Oxford for the October 2026 intake can now apply for a range of undergraduate scholarships. These scholarships, designed to assist with tuition and living costs, are consolidated into a single application system, facilitating access for eligible candidates. Only those who have secured admission for the 2026–27 academic year can apply through this centralized system for multiple funding opportunities.
Undergraduate applicants who have been offered a place at the University of Oxford for entry in 2026/27 (starting an undergraduate course in October 2026) and who are eligible for any of the following scholarships:
| Applicant Type | Scholarship | Link | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Undergraduate Degree | Ahmet Ertegun Memorial Scholarship | ox.ac.uk/ahmet-ertegun-memorial-scholarship | Full award |
| First Undergraduate Degree | Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies Scholarship | ox.ac.uk/scholarships/ocis | Full award |
| First Undergraduate Degree | Palgrave Brown Scholarship | ox.ac.uk/scholarships/palgrave-brown | Partial award |
| First Undergraduate Degree | Palgrave Brown UK Scholarship | ox.ac.uk/scholarships/palgrave-brown-uk | Partial award |
| First Undergraduate Degree | Reach Oxford Scholarship | ox.ac.uk/scholarships/reach-oxford | Full award |
| First Undergraduate Degree | Simon and June Li Undergraduate Scholarship | ox.ac.uk/simon-and-june-li-scholarship | Full award |
| Second Undergraduate Degree | Hill Foundation Scholarship | ox.ac.uk/scholarships/hill | Full award |
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Benefits of Oxford University Undergraduate Scholarships
This scholarship option enables you to apply once and be considered for several scholarships in a single procedure if you already have an Oxford offer. Depending on the scholarship for which you are eligible, chosen applicants could get:
- Complete coverage of tuition fees
- Waivers of some tuition fees
- Support for maintenance and living expenses
- Financial aid determined on financial need and academic achievement
- support over several years that spans the typical three to four-year undergraduate degree
- Partial prizes can be combined with other verified funding sources with flexibility.
While some scholarships only cover a portion of the cost of education, others require students to arrange for additional funds. The particular scholarship chosen on the application form determines the structure and value.
Who is Eligible for Oxford University Undergraduate Scholarships?
Make sure you fulfil the necessary requirements before applying. Only qualified applicants are eligible for these competitive scholarships.
In order to apply, you need to:
- possess a formal offer to enrol at the University of Oxford’s undergraduate program for the October 2026 start date.
- Be pursuing your first undergraduate degree (where relevant, there are special grants available for second-degree applicants).
- fulfil the requirements for academic merit established by the scholarship program.
- When necessary, show your financial necessity.
- Fill out the Scholarship Registration Form, then the Scholarship Application Form in its entirety.
- In the form, choose the appropriate scholarship program or programs you would like to be considered for.
- Give precise home financial information for the necessary evaluation timeframe.
Your academic record, UCAS application, admission exams, interviews (if any), and financial history could all be taken into account as part of the evaluation process.
