Through the generosity of the Ng Teng Fong Foundation and the Ng family, the Ng Teng Fong Thatcher Scholarship has been created to support students normally resident in Singapore, Hong Kong or China. This is a unique scholarship in that it fully funds all aspects of undergraduate studies, including course fees and living expenses.
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
Fees, Funding and Scholarship Search
Queries
If you have any queries, please email student.funding@some.ox.ac.uk
