Learning or improving your skills in a second language can open up new academic and professional possibilities.
If you have any queries, please email the Scholarships and Funding Officer
Olive Sayce Language Awards (graduates)
Funding is available to support graduates who would like to learn another language at Oxford University Language Centre. Please note that these awards cannot be used for the Fast Track Pathway. You should apply for a Fast Track Fee Reimbursement instead.
Please do not apply for this award if you will be funded through the Priority Funding Scheme at the Language Centre as your department or faculty will pay the fee.
Enrolled graduates can apply for this funding. Students who are on suspension, visiting students and associate students are not eligible. Finalists should note that the language classes must take place before their course completion date. Up to £360 is available over the length of the course.
Please complete the online application form. Applications are accepted throughout the year.
Daphne Robinson Language Awards (undergraduates)
The Daphne Robinson Fund was established to support undergraduates who are not studying Modern Languages, but would like to learn another language. Funding is only available for courses at Oxford University Language Centre. Please note that these awards cannot be used for the Fast Track Pathway. You should apply for a Fast Track Fee Reimbursement instead.
Please do not apply for this award if you will be funded through the Priority Funding Scheme at the Language Centre as Somerville will pay the fee. Please ensure that you include the Scholarships and Funding Officer, Victoria Wilson, as the financial signatory in your application for priority funding.
Enrolled undergraduates who are not studying Modern Languages can apply for this funding. Students who are on suspension and visiting students are not eligible. Finalists should note that the language classes must take place before their course completion date. Priority will be given to students whose language classes are related to their academic studies. Up to £360 is available over the length of the course.
Please complete the online application form. Applications are accepted throughout the year. Students should note that their Personal Tutor will be asked to approve their application.
DAPHNE ROBINSON LANGUAGE AWARDS
Fast Track Fee Reimbursements
Funding is available to support students who would like to learn another language through the Fast Track Pathway at the Language Centre.
Enrolled students can apply for this funding. Students who are on suspension, visiting students and associate students are not eligible. Awards of up to 50% of the fee are available.
Please complete the online application form. Applications are accepted throughout the year.