Wolfson College at the University of Oxford has unveiled up to 20 fully funded graduate scholarships for the 2025-26 academic year, encompassing a diverse range of disciplines from English Literature and Climate Change to Atomic & Laser Physics and Clinical Depression.
These scholarships offer comprehensive financial support, including full course fees and a generous living stipend, enabling outstanding students to pursue their DPhil or Master’s studies without financial constraints.
Scholarships Across Varied Disciplines
The scholarships reflect the breadth of academic pursuits at Wolfson, with notable additions this year, including:
- The Derek Boyd Scholarship
- Tim & Elaine Rolph Scholarship in Climate Change
- Palestine Crisis Scholarship
Several of these scholarships have been established through the generous contributions of donors and legacies, such as:
- The Wolfson Jeremy Black Clarendon Scholarship in Assyriology
- Rachel Conrad Scholarship for Clinical Depression
Wolfson College expressed deep gratitude to the benefactors whose support has made these opportunities possible.
Application Process
Students interested in applying should follow the University of Oxford’s standard application process, adhering to the relevant December 2024 or January 2025 deadlines for their courses https://www.wolfson.ox.ac.uk/scholarships/#jump-collapse10030.
Applicants seeking UKRI (UK Research and Innovation) funding may also be considered for Wolfson-partnered UKRI awards. Preference will be given to those who list Wolfson College as their first-choice college when academic merit between candidates is equal.
Additionally, many scholarships are tied to the prestigious Oxford University Clarendon Fund. Clarendon scholars are selected based on outstanding academic merit and potential, and candidates are automatically considered upon application submission by the standard deadline https://www.wolfson.ox.ac.uk/news/wolfson-offers-20-graduate-scholarships-for-2025-26-entry/.
Key Scholarship Opportunities for 2025
Some of these scholarship opportunities include:
1# Oxford Wolfson Marriott Graduate Scholarships
Funded by a legacy from the late Dr. Francis Marriott, these scholarships are awarded in partnership with departments and faculties. For the 2025-26 entry, anticipated subjects include:
- English
- Computer Science
- Anthropology/Migration Studies
- Islamic Art and Architecture
2# Academic Futures Scheme
Wolfson College is part of the University’s Academic Futures scheme, offering scholarships aimed at under-represented groups. This initiative supports both postgraduate taught and research students.
3# Palestine Crisis Scholarship
This scheme provides full graduate scholarships for students displaced by the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the West Bank.
Additional Scholarships
- Wolfson Harrison Physics Scholarship
- Wolfson Harrison UKRI Quantum Foundation Scholarship
- Dr. Liu Chak Wan Scholarships
- Lorne Thyssen Imperial History Scholarship
- Louis Littman Scholarship in Jewish History.