This scholarship is funded through a partnership with the Clarendon Fund.
Eligibility
DPhil candidates.
Award levels
The scholarship covers course fees and a grant for living costs. Awards are made for the duration of fee liability for the course.
Number of awards
Two scholarships are available for 2026 entry.
Selection process
This scholarship is only tenable at Somerville and there is no separate application process. All eligible candidates who have applied for graduate study by the relevant funding deadline will be considered, regardless of which college preference is included in the graduate application. Successful candidates will be transferred to Somerville in order to take up the scholarship. Unfortunately, it is not possible to notify unsuccessful candidates.
Useful links
Standard Scholarship Selection Terms
Fees, Funding and Scholarship Search
Queries
If you have any queries, please email student.funding@some.ox.ac.uk