Reach Oxford scholarships (formerly Oxford Student Scholarships) are offered to students from low-income countries who, for political or financial reasons, or because suitable educational facilities do not exist, cannot study for a degree in their own countries.
Students should note they must apply for admission to the University before they can be considered for a Reach Oxford Scholarship. The University is unable to consider any scholarship applications from students who have not been offered a place at Oxford.
This Scholarship is only suitable for candidates who have received an offer and who are of the highest academic ability.
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for this Scholarship you must fufill the following:
- Applicants must be nationals of countries who receive official development assistance from the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Click here to check for the countries included.
- This scheme is only suitable for candidates who have received an offer and who are of the highest academic ability.
- Financial need, social commitment and lack of ability to study for a degree in their own country are also major criteria for selection.
- Applicants should be intending to return to their country following their studies. Priority will be given to students who have not studied at undergraduate level before.
Please note that not all colleges are able to offer Reach Oxford Scholarships every year. If you are accepted by a college that is not participating in the scheme, this will not prevent you from applying for and being awarded a scholarship. If your application is successful, arrangements will be made to transfer you between colleges.
APPLICATION PROCESS
- You must make an application to the University of Oxford for an undergraduate course through UCAS by 15 October 2024, and be successful in gaining a place.
- If you are offered a place at the University of Oxford for an undergraduate course for 2025 entry, you should read the guidance notes, review the application questions and complete the Undergraduate scholarships application online form by 12 noon (UK time) on 12 February 2025. Applications for these scholarships will open on 15 January 2025.
- For 2025 entry applicants who apply by the 12 February 2025 scholarship deadline, the selection process will be undertaken in March 2025.
- Applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application in April 2025.
AWARD BENEFITS
Course fees, a grant for living costs and one return air fare per year
For more information about this Scholarship please visit their website at Reach Oxford Scholarships