External scholarships
The following scholarships are managed by organisations external to Oxford and therefore they will have different application processes and closing dates. If you have any questions about these scholarships, please contact the relevant organisation directly.
Scholarship search facilities
Postgraduate Search
Postgraduate Search provides information on funding opportunities based on a student’s course and level of study.
Scholarship Positions
Scholarship Positions provides information on international scholarships and study abroad opportunities.
The Scholarship Hub
The Scholarship Hub provides a guide to UK scholarships, as well as a search engine for scholarships, grants and bursaries.
Turn2us
Turn2us has a grants search and benefits calculator which highlights the funding opportunities available to students based on their individual profile.
UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA)
UKCISA provides general advice about searching for funding.
External scholarships
Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) offers a number of scholarships for students from Singapore studying in the fields of science and technology at selected universities, including Oxford.
The Anglo-Jewish Association
The Anglo-Jewish Association provides assistance to Jewish students in financial need.
Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
The ACU administers a number of scholarships for Commonwealth citizens to study in the UK.
British Council Mexico
The British Council Mexico provides details of funding opportunities for Mexican students wishing to study in the UK.
Canadian Bureau for International Education
The Canadian Bureau for International Education offers scholarships for Canadian citizens and residents who wish to study abroad.
The Charles Wallace Trusts
The Charles Wallace Trusts for India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Burma offer grants and fellowships to nationals of these countries towards the costs of education or professional development in the UK.
Daiwa Anglo–Japanese Foundation
The Daiwa Anglo–Japanese Foundation awards grants to individuals, institutions and organisations to promote links between the UK and Japan.
Freshfields Stephen Lawrence Scholarship
The Freshfields Stephen Lawrence Scholarships are available to eligible first year Law students at participating universities nationwide, providing a range of benefits including a 15-month development and mentoring programme.
Google Europe Scholarship for Students with Disabilities
Google provide a number of scholarships to students with disabilities who are studying computer science or another closely related subject.
Great Britain China Educational Trust
The Great Britain China Educational Trust provides awards for Chinese students studying in the UK through different programmes.
Indian Department of Higher Education
The Indian Department of Higher Education provides funding opportunities for Indian students studying abroad.
Lanekassen
Lanekassen is the Norwegian student loan and grant-awarding body which supports Norwegian students studying overseas.
The Leathersellers' Company
The Leathersellers' Company awards grants of up to £5,000 per year to study for a full-time degree at any UK university.
Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust
The Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust provides grants to students in financial need, who have a parent or spouse, or who they themselves work in the Grocery Industry, as a Pharmacist or as a Commercial Traveller.
Open Society Foundations
Open Society Foundations offer a range of grants, scholarships and fellowships throughout the year.
Oxford University Alumni Groups
Several University of Oxford Alumni Groups offer bursaries for current students.
Bursaries are available for students from Cornwall (£350-£600), East Kent (up to £750), East Sussex (up to £400), and Hungary (up to £500). Further information and contact details can be found at the above link.
Public Service Commission Scholarships
The Singapore Government offers scholarships to those interested in pursuing a career in the Public Service.
US Department of Veterans Affairs
VA applications are processed by the same team at Oxford who deal with US loans. Once you have made your application to the US Department of Veterans Affairs, please contact the US loans team to have your enrolment confirmed and certified.
Vincent's Club Scholarships and Bursaries
Vincent’s Club provides grants of up to £10,000 to students with strong academic attainment and sporting achievement and potential.
The Westheimer Scholarships
The Westheimer Scholarships provide grants for young asylum seekers undertaking courses in social care, medicine, nursing or related professions.
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