Clarendon Scholarships 2025

Overview

Pakistani students who have excellent academic record must not skip the Clarendon scholarship to study in the Oxford University for free. This is a great chance to visit England, living in a different culture and meeting outstanding people during studies. Studying in Oxford will not only broaden your thoughts but also help you in establishing career after completing education. 

Students can get chance of connecting with world-wide community, make new friends, have a professional circle and financial freedom during studies. More than 200 scholarships are being awarded each year, managed by the Clarendon Scholars’ Association, which foster creativity and stimulate positivity. 

If you aim to study at one of the best place of the world without financial burden, want to be part of best social circle and settle early, must apply for this scholarship before the deadline. 

Programs Offered

Applicants can apply for any field of study offered at Oxford University for Master’s and PhD programs. The education will be sponsored by the Clarendon foundation. Check your desired program carefully and Apply. 

Benefits

Clarendon Scholarship provides following financial benefits

• cover full tuition fees;

• financial assistance for living expenses. 

Other academic and social experiences include

• enriching academic place with a freedom of choosing your project;

• competitive environment fostering excellence;

• community engagement as the accepted students become part of the Clarendon Scholars’ Association;

• being part of diverse communities and widen professional network that eventually will open up more opportunities and will lay the ground for establishing a stable career. 

Eligibility

As the scholarship invites applications from talented individuals and give them a chance to experience best educational, cultural and social perks during their time in England, GRE/GMAT scores are not required. It is purely based on your academic performance of past qualification. 

To be eligible for any study program, record of academic excellence (distinct class honors etc.), working experience, projects/previous research will increase your chances of acceptance. 

Publications are not necessary. However, any research experience in the desired field or relevant to Proposed Research will give an edge to your application. 

You must be passionate about the Research Proposed and have reasoning ability. 

For the Proposed Research, applicants should contact the relevant professors of the Oxford University and get approval from them. Professors also post about open positions for research work, you must apply for it by contacting the relevant professor. 

You must have relevant work/research experience in the field you are applying for or proof to express your interest in the selected domain. 

Minimum Language Requirements include Academic IELTS with 7.0; TOEFL with 100; C1 Advanced with 185; C2 Proficiency with 185.

How to Apply 

First check the most suitable course for yourself if you are choosing medical field and relevant professor's work through this link. 

Admission fees for applying to the university for any course is £20. However, application fee could be waived off if you are from low income countries.

It is recommended to contact the relevant professor before submitting your application. 

While filling the form, 'Field and title of research project' requires the information of the advertised project details. There will be a separate section for submitting Research Proposal separately. 

Required Documents

• Academic Transcripts Details (English translations if these are in foreign language) and any record of academic excellence during the degree

• Work Experience/Research experience/Internship or any additional document to support application 

• Language Proficiency Evidence (details are given in Eligibility section)

• Three Reference Letters

• Statement of Purpose (SOP) majorly plays a role in the whole application as it will highlight your goals and ambitions you want to pursue and passionate about. SOP will be accessed by your motivation of applying, how your previous work/interest matches the research you are applying for, proof that you can conduct research and can work persistently in the chosen filed. 

FAQs

Do I have to apply separately for the admission in the desired field and scholarship application?

No, once you secure admission in the Oxford University in any program of Master's and PhD, you will be automatically contacted by the Clarendon Foundation and will be eligible for the scholarship. 

I want to pursue a research degree in Master's. Do I have to contact the prospective supervisor? 

It is recommended to contact the supervisor before applying for your desired field of research as it will increase your chances of selection if your interest is closely aligned with the supervisor's work. You may choose up to 3 projects you want to work at. 

As a Pakistani candidate, what to do if I am unable to pay the admission fee?

It is suggested to apply for the application fee waiver as you belong to low-income country. The admission fees will be waived off easily and you can apply in up to 3 programs/courses at a time.