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 Mr Wafic Said, the Michael Bishop Foundation and numerous friends and alumni. 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
Students must have Home fee status and have achieved outstanding results in the First Public Examination. In addition to academic excellence, special consideration will be given to the following groups of students:
- Students from under represented backgrounds at Oxford
- Students who have faced social, financial or educational disadvantage
- Students from schools with little to no recent history of successful Oxford and Cambridge applications
- First generation university students
Award levels
The scholarship will cover full fees, and will provide generous living and travel allowances. Scholars will also receive the living and travel allowances retrospectively for their first year and their course fees for that year will be reimbursed. For Classics students, this will apply to the first two years of their course.
Application process
Eligible students will be contacted during the Long Vacation with an invitation for them to apply and with more details of the selection process. Applications will be considered by a Selection Panel and shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview at the start of Michaelmas Term.
Queries
If you have any queries, please email the Scholarships and Funding Officer.
