The Margaret Thatcher Scholarship Trust (MTST) was established by Somerville College to enable the most promising students to benefit from the unique education and intellectual environment that is offered by the College and University.

These scholarships have been made possible through the generosity of the Ng Teng Fong Foundation and the Ng family. This is a unique scholarship in that it fully funds all aspects of undergraduate studies, including course fees and living expenses. The aims of the Thatcher Scholarships are to:

  • Foster academic excellence
  • Support individuals who have a determination to succeed and have displayed resilience in their personal circumstances
  • Equip them to excel in their chosen field

Eligibility

The scholarship is open to undergraduate offer holders with Overseas fee status who are ordinarily resident in Singapore, Hong Kong or China. All courses are eligible with the exception of Medicine.

Award levels

The scholarship covers course fees, a grant for living costs and a travel allowance. Awards are made for the duration of fee liability for the course.

Number of awards

One scholarship is available for 2026 entry.

Selection process

Candidates who meet the residency criteria and have been offered a place at Somerville for 2026 entry will be emailed in late January 2026 and invited to apply. This scholarship is only tenable at Somerville and will be awarded on the basis of academic excellence.

Useful links

Applying to Oxford

Fees, Funding and Scholarship Search

Queries

If you have any queries, please email