Pakistani students are eligible for the Reach Oxford Scholarship 2027, but only applicants who already applied to Oxford by the 15 October 2026 undergraduate deadline and later receive an offer can compete. The scholarship form will be released in January 2027 and is due on 26 January 2027. New 2027 Oxford applications are now closed.
Quick Overview
| University | University of Oxford, United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Level | Undergraduate, excluding medicine |
| Pakistan eligibility | Yes, Pakistan is on the official country list |
| Funding | Course fees, living-cost grant and one return airfare per year |
| Number | Around 2 to 3 awards per year |
| Scholarship deadline | 26 January 2027 |
| Current status | Scholarship form upcoming; Oxford admission deadline closed |
About the Scholarship
Reach Oxford supports exceptional students from countries receiving official development assistance who cannot study for a suitable degree in their home country for political, financial or educational reasons. Pakistan appears on Oxford’s official eligible-country list.
This is a highly competitive undergraduate award with only around two or three recipients each year. Oxford considers academic ability, financial need, social commitment and the applicant’s inability to pursue the degree at home.
Financial Benefits
- Oxford course fees.
- A grant toward living costs.
- One return airfare to the student’s home country each year.
The award normally lasts three or four years, matching the course length. Renewal in later years depends on satisfactory academic progress.
Scholarship Structure
Reach Oxford is available for new undergraduate students across listed Oxford subjects except medicine. Not every college participates each year, but an eligible applicant at a non-participating college can still apply; Oxford may arrange a college transfer for a successful scholar.
Recipients must provide an annual report on academic and social activities. Oxford expects applicants to intend to return to their home country after completing the degree.
Eligibility Requirements
- Be a national of an eligible country; Pakistan is explicitly included.
- Hold an offer for a new Oxford undergraduate course starting in 2027.
- Apply for a subject other than medicine.
- Demonstrate exceptional academic ability.
- Show financial need, social commitment and inability to study for a suitable degree in Pakistan.
- Intend to return to Pakistan after study.
Priority is given to candidates who have not previously studied at undergraduate level. An offer from Oxford is required before scholarship consideration.
Required Information
Oxford will publish the 2027 application form and exact instructions in January 2027. Eligible offer-holders should be ready to provide:
- Oxford application and offer details.
- Accurate information about household finances and funding need.
- Evidence explaining why a suitable degree cannot be pursued in Pakistan.
- Examples of social commitment and community contribution.
- Any supporting material requested in the official 2027 form.
Do not rely on third-party forms. The final checklist will appear on Oxford’s official scholarship page.
How to Apply
- Confirm that an Oxford undergraduate application for 2027 entry was submitted by 15 October 2026. That admission deadline has passed.
- Wait for Oxford’s undergraduate decision, scheduled for 12 January 2027.
- If offered a place, return to the official Reach Oxford page when the 2027 form appears in January.
- Complete and submit the scholarship application by 26 January 2027.
- Oxford will conduct selection in April and expects to notify applicants by the end of May 2027.
Use the official Reach Oxford Scholarship page. The university will not consider applicants who have not received an Oxford offer.
Further Scholarships for Pakistani Students
- Clarendon Scholarship at Oxford for graduate study
- Gates Cambridge Scholarship guide
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship guide
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Pakistani student apply for Reach Oxford?
Yes. Pakistan is explicitly named on Oxford’s official eligible-country list.
Can I start a new Oxford application now for 2027 entry?
No. The Oxford undergraduate deadline for 2027 entry was 15 October 2026. The January scholarship round is only for eligible offer-holders or relevant deferred-entry offer-holders.
Is medicine eligible?
No. Reach Oxford covers subjects in the undergraduate course listing except medicine.
Does an Oxford offer guarantee the scholarship?
No. Around two or three awards are available annually, so selection is extremely competitive.