University of Oxford Scholarships
Find and compare the annual cost of studying and living at Oxford, as well as any support that may be available to you through funding and scholarship opportunities.
Please note that:
- the fee rates are annual rates for full-time study unless specified. You should expect and budget for fees increasing on an annual basis;
- the search includes Oxford scholarships worth over £1,000;
- the search results may include courses that are not open for admission. Up-to-date information on courses that are open for admission can be found via our individual course pages; and
- for over two thirds of Oxford scholarships, nothing more than the standard course application is usually required. If you fulfil the eligibility criteria and apply by the relevant deadline, you will be automatically considered. Use this Search to find out if you are eligible for any scholarships which require an additional application.
By using the search tool you agree to the terms and conditions. The rates and funding shown are for planning purposes only and do not constitute a financial agreement.
Oxford Bursaries for UK/EU students
If you are a UK or EU student from a lower-income household, you will be eligible to receive an annual non-repayable Oxford Bursary to help with living costs. The amount of bursary you get will depend on your household income:
The bursary support at Oxford has been incredible. It has allowed me to attend University each term knowing that I can attend events without having to worry. It is hard to estimate what life would be like without the bursary money, but I don’t think I’d be able to live life to the full here in the way that I so far have.
Elizabeth, 3rd year
Household income | Annual Bursary |
£16,000 or less | £3,700 |
£16,001 – £20,000 | £2,700 |
£20,001 – £22,500 | £2,500 |
£22,501 – £25,000 | £2,200 |
£25,001 – £27,500 | £1,700 |
£27,501 – £30,000 | £1,400 |
£30,001 – £32,500 | £1,100 |
£32,501 – £35,000 | £1,000 |
£35,001 – £37,500 | £800 |
£37,501 – £40,000 | £600 |
£40,001 – £42,875 | £200 |
£42,876 + | £0 |
There is no separate application process for Oxford’s bursaries as these are based on the household income assessment carried out by your regional funding agency. When you apply for UK government funding you should simply ensure you have given consent for the University to access your household income figure so that Oxford can consider you for this funding.
If you are eligible for a bursary and are starting your course in 2017, you will be notified of your entitlement from mid September 2017. You must have your financial assessment completed by May 2018 to be considered for a bursary.
EU applicants should refer to our dedicated webpage for details on the impact of the result of the UK referendum on its membership of the European Union.
Moritz-Heyman Scholarships
If you are a UK resident and you are from a household with an income of £16,000 or less, you may be eligible for a programme of enhanced support. The Moritz-Heyman Scholarship Programme provides a higher level of funding, opportunities to take part in volunteering activities, and to access at least one internship during the summer vacations.
There is no separate application process for these Scholarships. From mid September 2017, up to 175 new students will be invited to become Moritz-Heyman Scholars. For full details of the Programme including eligibility criteria visit the Moritz-Heyman Scholarship page.
Other Oxford scholarships
There are a small number of centrally administered scholarships available for undergraduates and these are summarised below. For further details of each scheme, click on the name of the scholarship.
Scholarship | Eligibility | Award | Application deadline |
Hill Foundation Scholarship | Russian nationals wishing to study for a second undergraduate degree. | Tuition fees, college fees and an annual grant towards living costs. | 12 noon (UK time) on 15 February 2017 |
The D. H. Chen Foundation Scholarship | Students ordinarily resident in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. | Tuition fees, college fees, an annual grant towards living costs and up to £2,500 internship funding | 12 noon (UK time) on 15 February 2017 |
Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies Scholarship | UK residents from Muslim communities. | Tuition fees and an annual grant towards living costs. | 12 noon (UK time) on 15 February 2017 |
Palgrave Brown Scholarship | Students must be ordinarily resident in and/or educated in the following countries:
Albania; Armenia; Azerbaijan; Belarus; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Bulgaria; Croatia; Czech Republic; Estonia; Georgia; Hungary; Kazakhstan; Kyrgyz Rep.; Latvia; Lithuania; Macedonia; Moldova; Montenegro; Poland; Romania; Russia; Serbia; Slovakia; Slovenia; Tajikistan; Turkmenistan; Ukraine; Uzbekistan. |
Annual grant towards living costs. | 12 noon (UK time) on 15 February 2017 |
Palgrave Brown UK Scholarship | Students who have been resident or educated in Norfolk or Suffolk. | Annual grant towards living costs. | 12 noon (UK time) on 15 February 2017 |
Reach Oxford Scholarship | Students from low-income countries. | Tuition fees, college fees, annual grant towards living costs and one return air fare per year. | 12 noon (UK time) on 15 February 2017 |
Simon and June Li Scholarship | Students ordinarily resident in any country except those in the following regions: British Isles, European Union, Norway, United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. | Tuition fees, college fees and an annual grant towards living costs. | 12 noon (UK time) on 15 February 2017 |
Lloyds Scholars Programme | UK residents from households with incomes of £25,000 or less. | Additional bursary towards living costs and performance- related awards. | June 2017 |
Fees, funding and scholarship search
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External Scholarships
For information on a number of scholarships and funding search tools administered externally to Oxford, please refer to our external scholarships page. Various application processes and closing dates apply.