Scholarships at the University of Oxford
The University of Oxford offers a variety of scholarship programmes to give the brightest candidates from around the world the opportunity to pursue their studies.
Funding for graduate study is available from a variety of sources including university-wide scholarships, departmental and college awards and external sources of funding.
(Picture on the right: Kun Luo, DPhil student in Inorganic Chemistry and recipient of the PAG Scholarship)
A selection of scholarships available at Oxford is listed below. Please note that most scholarships require that candidates have received a conditional or unconditional offer of a place at Oxford before application.
牛津大學提供的各種獎學金給於來自世界各地的學生去追求知識的機會。
校方亦有各類獎勵研究生的獎學金，包括大學獎學金，各學部門和學院獎以及校外獎學金。
下面列出了牛津大學獎學金的各種選擇。請注意，大部分的獎學金只接納已收到牛津大學有條件或無條件的錄取通知書的學生。
University Scholarships
Departmental Awards
College Awards
External Scholarships
Funding for graduate study is available from a variety of sources including university-wide scholarships, departmental and college awards and external sources of funding.
(Picture on the right: Kun Luo, DPhil student in Inorganic Chemistry and recipient of the PAG Scholarship)
A selection of scholarships available at Oxford is listed below. Please note that most scholarships require that candidates have received a conditional or unconditional offer of a place at Oxford before application.
牛津大學提供的各種獎學金給於來自世界各地的學生去追求知識的機會。
校方亦有各類獎勵研究生的獎學金，包括大學獎學金，各學部門和學院獎以及校外獎學金。
下面列出了牛津大學獎學金的各種選擇。請注意，大部分的獎學金只接納已收到牛津大學有條件或無條件的錄取通知書的學生。
University Scholarships
Departmental Awards
College Awards
External Scholarships
UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS
Ertegun Graduate Scholarship Programme in the Humanities
The Mica and Ahmet Ertegun Graduate Scholarship Programme funds full-time graduate degrees in various subjects in the Humanities. Established in 2012, the programme is supported by the generosity of Mica Ertegun. [MORE]
The Bright Oceans Corporation Scholarship
Fully-endowed full undergraduate scholarship for one student from mainland China for entry in October 2025. [MORE]
Clarendon Fund Scholarships
Full and partial postgraduate scholarships, open to all postgraduate students. [MORE]
Chinese Scholarship Council - University of Oxford Scholarships
Fund DPhil programmes for Chinese students who demonstrate academic excellence and leadership potential. [MORE]
China Scholarship Council – PAG Oxford Scholarship
Full postgraduate scholarships available for Chinese applicants to full-time graduate courses within the Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences division or the Social Sciences division (excluding Archaeology). [MORE]
Croucher Scholarships
Full postgraduate scholarship for a DPhil course in the natural sciences, medicine or technology, open to Hong Kong permanent residents. [MORE]
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Scholarships - Graduate Scholarships at the University of Oxford
Full post-graduate scholarship for three students per year from Hong Kong. [MORE]
The Jardine-Oxford Graduate scholarships
Up to five full scholarships are available for applicants applying to a full-time master’s or DPhil course within the following departments: Sociology, Education, Said Business School, Nuffield Department of Medicine, Medical Sciences Division, Blavatnik School of Government, or Mathematics. [MORE]
The Oxford-Kaifeng Graduate Scholarship
The first fully-endowed scholarships for Chinese students to study master programmes at Oxford, these are awarded to two students per year who are applying to a range of courses in Humanities and Social Sciences. Students from China applying to Oxford to study these courses will be automatically considered for these scholarships by the admissions team at Oxford. [MORE]
The Oxford-Creat Group Graduate Scholarships
Up to five postgraduate scholarships, applicants for the MBA, Master of Public Policy, MSc Financial Economics and MSc Law & Finance who are ordinarily resident in China including Hong Kong are eligible and are automatically considered for these scholarships by the admissions team at Oxford. This scholarships is fully endowed through support by the Creat Group of Beijing. [MORE]
Oxford-Oxford Thai Foundation Graduate Scholarship
One full scholarship is available for applicants who are ordinarily resident in Thailand and intending to return there after graduation. Preference will be given to applicants who are applying for the Master of Public Policy (MPP). Applicants to the following full-time courses may also be considered: MPhil in Development Studies; MPhil in Politics (Comparative Government); MPhil in Politics (Political Theory); MPhil in International Relations; MSc in Comparative Social Policy; MSc in Economics for Development; MSc in Evidence-Based Social Intervention and Policy Evaluation; MSc in Global Governance and Diplomacy; MSc in Nature, Society and Environmental Governance. [MORE]
Oxford Pershing Square Graduate Scholarship
Full postgraduate scholarship for the 1+1 MBA programme, open to all candidates. [MORE]
Rhodes Scholarship for Hong Kong
Full postgraduate scholarship open to Hong Kong residents or PRC nationals educated in Hong Kong. [MORE]
Rhodes Scholarships for China
Full postgraduate scholarship open to mainland Chinese citizens. [MORE]
Reach Oxford Scholarship
Full undergraduate scholarship for all subjects except medicine, open to PRC nationals. [MORE]
Ertegun Graduate Scholarship Programme in the Humanities
The Mica and Ahmet Ertegun Graduate Scholarship Programme funds full-time graduate degrees in various subjects in the Humanities. Established in 2012, the programme is supported by the generosity of Mica Ertegun. [MORE]
The Bright Oceans Corporation Scholarship
Fully-endowed full undergraduate scholarship for one student from mainland China for entry in October 2025. [MORE]
Clarendon Fund Scholarships
Full and partial postgraduate scholarships, open to all postgraduate students. [MORE]
Chinese Scholarship Council - University of Oxford Scholarships
Fund DPhil programmes for Chinese students who demonstrate academic excellence and leadership potential. [MORE]
China Scholarship Council – PAG Oxford Scholarship
Full postgraduate scholarships available for Chinese applicants to full-time graduate courses within the Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences division or the Social Sciences division (excluding Archaeology). [MORE]
Croucher Scholarships
Full postgraduate scholarship for a DPhil course in the natural sciences, medicine or technology, open to Hong Kong permanent residents. [MORE]
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Scholarships - Graduate Scholarships at the University of Oxford
Full post-graduate scholarship for three students per year from Hong Kong. [MORE]
The Jardine-Oxford Graduate scholarships
Up to five full scholarships are available for applicants applying to a full-time master’s or DPhil course within the following departments: Sociology, Education, Said Business School, Nuffield Department of Medicine, Medical Sciences Division, Blavatnik School of Government, or Mathematics. [MORE]
The Oxford-Kaifeng Graduate Scholarship
The first fully-endowed scholarships for Chinese students to study master programmes at Oxford, these are awarded to two students per year who are applying to a range of courses in Humanities and Social Sciences. Students from China applying to Oxford to study these courses will be automatically considered for these scholarships by the admissions team at Oxford. [MORE]
The Oxford-Creat Group Graduate Scholarships
Up to five postgraduate scholarships, applicants for the MBA, Master of Public Policy, MSc Financial Economics and MSc Law & Finance who are ordinarily resident in China including Hong Kong are eligible and are automatically considered for these scholarships by the admissions team at Oxford. This scholarships is fully endowed through support by the Creat Group of Beijing. [MORE]
Oxford-Oxford Thai Foundation Graduate Scholarship
One full scholarship is available for applicants who are ordinarily resident in Thailand and intending to return there after graduation. Preference will be given to applicants who are applying for the Master of Public Policy (MPP). Applicants to the following full-time courses may also be considered: MPhil in Development Studies; MPhil in Politics (Comparative Government); MPhil in Politics (Political Theory); MPhil in International Relations; MSc in Comparative Social Policy; MSc in Economics for Development; MSc in Evidence-Based Social Intervention and Policy Evaluation; MSc in Global Governance and Diplomacy; MSc in Nature, Society and Environmental Governance. [MORE]
Oxford Pershing Square Graduate Scholarship
Full postgraduate scholarship for the 1+1 MBA programme, open to all candidates. [MORE]
Rhodes Scholarship for Hong Kong
Full postgraduate scholarship open to Hong Kong residents or PRC nationals educated in Hong Kong. [MORE]
Rhodes Scholarships for China
Full postgraduate scholarship open to mainland Chinese citizens. [MORE]
Reach Oxford Scholarship
Full undergraduate scholarship for all subjects except medicine, open to PRC nationals. [MORE]
DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS
Des Voeux Chambers Oxford Scholarship
Postgraduate scholarship funded by Des Voeux Chambers of £10,000 for one student per year embarking on the Bachelor of Civil Law. All students (UK, EU and International) are eligible. No separate application is required, the scholar will be chosen by the Oxford Law Faculty on the basis on academic achievement. Successful candidates will have an option of a four week mini-pupillage at Chambers at a mutually convenient time during the tenure of the Scholarship.[MORE]
Des Voeux Chambers Oxford Scholarship
Postgraduate scholarship funded by Des Voeux Chambers of £10,000 for one student per year embarking on the Bachelor of Civil Law. All students (UK, EU and International) are eligible. No separate application is required, the scholar will be chosen by the Oxford Law Faculty on the basis on academic achievement. Successful candidates will have an option of a four week mini-pupillage at Chambers at a mutually convenient time during the tenure of the Scholarship.[MORE]
COLLEGE AWARDS
Balliol College: Jason Hu Scholarship
Postgraduate scholarship open to candidates who are citizens of Taiwan or the People's Republic of China, with no restrictions on subject or degree. If awarded in conjunction with a University Clarendon Fund Award, the Scholarship covers all University and College fees and an additional grant for living expenses. If awarded alone, its value will be up to £10,000 per annum for the duration of the Scholar's course, subject to satisfactory academic progress being made. Applicants must apply to the University of Oxford for admission to a higher degree by the University's second deadline in January. No separate application is required to be considered for the scholarship. [MORE]
Keith Murray Graduate Scholarship
Full postgraduate scholarship offered by Lincoln College covering college and tuition fees, open to graduates from outside the United Kingdom. [MORE]
Magdalen College: Magdalen Hong Kong Scholarship
Full scholarship for up to four years, with preference given to candidates wishing to study for degrees in law, politics, philosophy or economics, open to Hong Kong permanent residents or PRC nationals. [MORE]
Somerville College: Ng Teng Fong Thatcher Scholarship
Full scholarship, open to both undergraduate and graduate candidates with overseas fee status, normally resident in Singapore, Hong Kong, or China. [MORE]
St Antony's College: Swire Scholarships
Full postgraduate scholarship, open to permanent residents of Hong Kong or PRC. [MORE]
Swire Scholarship at University College
Full undergraduate scholarship, open to permanent residents of Hong Kong. [MORE]
Balliol College: Jason Hu Scholarship
Postgraduate scholarship open to candidates who are citizens of Taiwan or the People's Republic of China, with no restrictions on subject or degree. If awarded in conjunction with a University Clarendon Fund Award, the Scholarship covers all University and College fees and an additional grant for living expenses. If awarded alone, its value will be up to £10,000 per annum for the duration of the Scholar's course, subject to satisfactory academic progress being made. Applicants must apply to the University of Oxford for admission to a higher degree by the University's second deadline in January. No separate application is required to be considered for the scholarship. [MORE]
Keith Murray Graduate Scholarship
Full postgraduate scholarship offered by Lincoln College covering college and tuition fees, open to graduates from outside the United Kingdom. [MORE]
Magdalen College: Magdalen Hong Kong Scholarship
Full scholarship for up to four years, with preference given to candidates wishing to study for degrees in law, politics, philosophy or economics, open to Hong Kong permanent residents or PRC nationals. [MORE]
Somerville College: Ng Teng Fong Thatcher Scholarship
Full scholarship, open to both undergraduate and graduate candidates with overseas fee status, normally resident in Singapore, Hong Kong, or China. [MORE]
St Antony's College: Swire Scholarships
Full postgraduate scholarship, open to permanent residents of Hong Kong or PRC. [MORE]
Swire Scholarship at University College
Full undergraduate scholarship, open to permanent residents of Hong Kong. [MORE]
OTHER EXTERNAL SCHOLARSHIPS TENABLE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD
Ellison Scholarships
Full funding for DPhil (PhD) study at the University of Oxford. Successful candidates’ doctoral research will centre on a specific ongoing project at the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT).Selected scholars will collaborate with world-leading experts to solve real-world problems and address humanity’s biggest challenges through technology. They will work on projects in at least one of four areas of scientific and technological innovation (health and medical science; food security and sustainable agriculture; climate change and clean energy; and government innovation and era of artificial intelligence).
Scholarship awards cover all fees for the duration of studies (tuition fees, programming, living and travel costs), the equivalent of a paid internship and the possibility of future funding for projects. Candidates can apply for any DPhil course, with the application window for scholarships starting in 2025 open from August to September 2024.
All candidates should apply first to the scholarship programme through the EIT website. For more information, please visit the Ellison Scholars website.
Selected candidates will be invited to apply independently to the University of Oxford and further information on this separate application process to the University will be published on the Graduate Admissions website in September.
China Oxford Scholarship Fund
Up to 20 postgraduate scholarships, open to permanent residents or nationals of Hong Kong, Macau or PRC. [MORE]
Chevening Scholarships – UK Government Scholarships
Full and partial scholarships for one-year master’s degrees at all UK universities, open to all citizens outside of the UK, Europe and the United States. [MORE]
Jardine Foundation Scholarships
Full undergraduate scholarships for study at the following colleges at Oxford: Exeter, Oriel, Queen's and Trinity, open to residents in PRC and Hong Kong. [MORE]
Ellison Scholarships
Full funding for DPhil (PhD) study at the University of Oxford. Successful candidates’ doctoral research will centre on a specific ongoing project at the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT).Selected scholars will collaborate with world-leading experts to solve real-world problems and address humanity’s biggest challenges through technology. They will work on projects in at least one of four areas of scientific and technological innovation (health and medical science; food security and sustainable agriculture; climate change and clean energy; and government innovation and era of artificial intelligence).
Scholarship awards cover all fees for the duration of studies (tuition fees, programming, living and travel costs), the equivalent of a paid internship and the possibility of future funding for projects. Candidates can apply for any DPhil course, with the application window for scholarships starting in 2025 open from August to September 2024.
All candidates should apply first to the scholarship programme through the EIT website. For more information, please visit the Ellison Scholars website.
Selected candidates will be invited to apply independently to the University of Oxford and further information on this separate application process to the University will be published on the Graduate Admissions website in September.
China Oxford Scholarship Fund
Up to 20 postgraduate scholarships, open to permanent residents or nationals of Hong Kong, Macau or PRC. [MORE]
Chevening Scholarships – UK Government Scholarships
Full and partial scholarships for one-year master’s degrees at all UK universities, open to all citizens outside of the UK, Europe and the United States. [MORE]
Jardine Foundation Scholarships
Full undergraduate scholarships for study at the following colleges at Oxford: Exeter, Oriel, Queen's and Trinity, open to residents in PRC and Hong Kong. [MORE]
Kwok Scholarship for undergraduate study at the University of Oxford
Established by the Kwok Scholars Association (founded by Dr. Walter Kwok), each year the Kwok Scholarships will provide full funding for up to two exceptional students from Hong Kong or Mainland China with an intention to serve the public for the benefit of the Hong Kong community and/or betterment of China. Funding is available for two undergraduate scholarships at the University of Oxford, annually. Scholarships are tenable for the full duration of a standard undergraduate course (3 or 4 years in length). Priority will be given to Philosophy, Politics and Economics and History and Politics. Applicants of Psychology (Experimental) and Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics are also welcome to apply. [MORE]
Kwok Scholarship for graduate study at the University of Oxford
Established by the Kwok Scholars Association (founded by Dr. Walter Kwok), each year the Kwok Scholarships will provide full funding for up to two exceptional students from Hong Kong and/or mainland China with an intention to serve the public for the benefit of the Hong Kong community and/or betterment of China. Funding is available for two graduate scholarships at the University of Oxford, annually. Scholarships are tenable for the full duration of a standard graduate course (1 or 2 years in length). Priority will be given to Master of Public Policy. Applicants of MSc in Psychological Research, MSc in Biodiversity, Conservation and Management, MSc in Environmental Change and Management, MSc in Nature, Society and Environmental Governance, MSc in Water Science, Policy and Management, MPhil in International Relations, MPhil in Politics (Comparative Government) and MPhil in Politics (Political Theory) are also welcome to apply. [MORE]
Established by the Kwok Scholars Association (founded by Dr. Walter Kwok), each year the Kwok Scholarships will provide full funding for up to two exceptional students from Hong Kong or Mainland China with an intention to serve the public for the benefit of the Hong Kong community and/or betterment of China. Funding is available for two undergraduate scholarships at the University of Oxford, annually. Scholarships are tenable for the full duration of a standard undergraduate course (3 or 4 years in length). Priority will be given to Philosophy, Politics and Economics and History and Politics. Applicants of Psychology (Experimental) and Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics are also welcome to apply. [MORE]
Kwok Scholarship for graduate study at the University of Oxford
Established by the Kwok Scholars Association (founded by Dr. Walter Kwok), each year the Kwok Scholarships will provide full funding for up to two exceptional students from Hong Kong and/or mainland China with an intention to serve the public for the benefit of the Hong Kong community and/or betterment of China. Funding is available for two graduate scholarships at the University of Oxford, annually. Scholarships are tenable for the full duration of a standard graduate course (1 or 2 years in length). Priority will be given to Master of Public Policy. Applicants of MSc in Psychological Research, MSc in Biodiversity, Conservation and Management, MSc in Environmental Change and Management, MSc in Nature, Society and Environmental Governance, MSc in Water Science, Policy and Management, MPhil in International Relations, MPhil in Politics (Comparative Government) and MPhil in Politics (Political Theory) are also welcome to apply. [MORE]