Pakistani applicants can be considered for the University of Oxford Clarendon Scholarship by applying for an eligible new Master’s or DPhil course by that course’s December or January funding deadline. There is no separate Clarendon form. The scholarship is fully funded, covering course fees and a living-cost grant, but selection is highly competitive.
Quick Overview
- University: University of Oxford, United Kingdom
- Level: New Master’s and DPhil courses, full-time or part-time
- Nationality: Open to Pakistani and other international applicants
- Funding: Full course fees plus a living-cost grant or part-time study-support grant
- Deadline: The relevant December or January deadline shown on the chosen course page
- Separate scholarship form: No
- Selection: Academic merit and future potential
About the Clarendon Scholarship
The Clarendon Fund awards more than 200 new fully funded graduate scholarships each year. Oxford considers candidates from every subject area and places no restriction on nationality or ordinary residence. Pakistani applicants compete in the same academic selection process as candidates from other countries.
Clarendon is linked directly to the Oxford graduate application. Applying to an eligible degree-bearing course by its funding deadline automatically places the candidate in the Clarendon pool. A later course application may still be considered for admission, but it will not satisfy Clarendon’s funding-deadline rule.
Financial Benefits
- Course fees: Paid in full for both Home and Overseas fee-status scholars.
- Full-time living support: An annual grant at least equal to the UKRI minimum doctoral stipend rate.
- Part-time support: A study-support grant based on the course’s nature and duration.
- Duration: Normally the scholar’s period of fee liability.
Oxford’s current Clarendon page cites at least £20,780 for 2025-26 as its published full-time living-grant benchmark. This is not a confirmed 2027-entry figure. The actual amount and scholarship duration will be stated in the successful candidate’s offer documents.
Scholarship Structure and Selection
- The candidate submits a complete Oxford graduate-course application by the correct funding deadline.
- Academics assess the application for admission and academic quality.
- The department nominates strong candidates to the relevant academic division.
- Divisions review nominations in February or March.
- Most initial scholarship offers are sent by the end of April. Oxford says candidates who have not heard by mid-June should assume they were not selected.
Eligibility Requirements
Clarendon is open to applicants for a new Master’s or DPhil course in any subject. Full-time and part-time courses are eligible when the application is submitted by the course’s December or January deadline. There is no nationality restriction, so Pakistanis are eligible.
Oxford says successful scholars usually have an outstanding academic record. Its guidance notes that many have at least a first-class honours degree or equivalent, giving a GPA of at least 3.7 out of 4 as an example, while also stressing that standards vary by discipline and competition. Selection also considers future potential, references, research aptitude where applicable, motivation and fit with the proposed course.
Applicants continuing the same Oxford degree and holders of deferred graduate offers are not eligible for this scholarship. Applicants starting a new Oxford degree may be eligible.
Required Documents
Clarendon requires no extra scholarship documents. Submit every item required by the selected graduate course, which may include academic transcripts, references, a statement of purpose or personal statement, a CV, written work, a research proposal and English-language evidence. The exact list differs by course, and only the official course page is authoritative.
For Pakistani qualifications, enter grades exactly as awarded and provide any official translation required by Oxford. Do not convert marks to a GPA unless the application instructions request it.
How to Apply for Clarendon
- Use Oxford’s graduate course finder to choose an eligible Master’s or DPhil.
- Read that course’s entry requirements, supporting documents and exact December or January funding deadline.
- Prepare the required documents and referees early.
- Submit the complete Oxford graduate application by the funding deadline. No separate Clarendon application is needed.
- Monitor the email address used in the application. Successful Clarendon candidates are contacted directly.
Read the official Clarendon applicant guidance before submitting.
Further Fully Funded Scholarships
- Chevening Scholarship guide for Pakistan
- Eiffel Excellence Scholarship guide
- Erasmus Mundus scholarship catalogue guide
Oxford undergraduate funding: Offer-holders from Pakistan can also check the Reach Oxford Scholarship 2027 guide.
Applicants planning other Oxford funding routes can also review the Rhodes Scholarship Pakistan guide, which clearly marks the 2027 call as closed and explains next-cycle preparation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Pakistani students apply for Clarendon?
Yes. Clarendon has no nationality or ordinary-residence restriction.
Is Clarendon fully funded?
Yes. It covers full course fees and provides living support for full-time scholars or a study-support grant for part-time scholars.
What is the Clarendon deadline?
There is no single date for every course. Apply by the December or January funding deadline stated on the chosen Oxford course page.
Do I need a separate Clarendon form?
No. An on-time application for an eligible Oxford graduate course triggers automatic consideration.
Does a 3.7 GPA guarantee selection?
No. Oxford presents 3.7 out of 4 only as an example in its academic guidance. Clarendon is highly competitive and considers the full application.
Related: Knight-Hennessy Scholarship status and application guide.
Related guide: Pakistani postgraduate applicants can also compare the Gates Cambridge Scholarship application route.
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