The Reach Oxford Scholarship 2027 is a highly competitive funding opportunity at the University of Oxford for outstanding undergraduate students from low-income countries. The scholarship is designed for students who may be unable to study for a degree in their home country because of financial, political or educational circumstances.

Successful scholars can receive support covering Oxford course fees, a grant towards living expenses and one return air fare per year. The award normally lasts for three or four years, depending on the length of the undergraduate course.

Scholarship Quick Facts

About the Reach Oxford Scholarship

The Reach Oxford Scholarship is offered by the University of Oxford to a small number of outstanding students from low-income countries. It is intended for students who have limited opportunities to pursue a university degree in their home country because of financial, political or educational circumstances.

The scholarship is available for new undergraduate students and can be used for eligible Oxford courses in the University’s undergraduate course listing, with the exception of Medicine.

Applicants must first apply for an undergraduate course at Oxford. Students cannot be considered for the Reach Oxford Scholarship unless they have received an offer of admission from the University.

Around 2–3 Reach Oxford Scholarships are offered each year, making this a highly competitive opportunity.

Eligibility Criteria

• ✅ Applicants must be applying for a new undergraduate degree at the University of Oxford.
• ✅ Applicants must be nationals of and ordinarily resident in an eligible low-income country.
• ✅ Applicants must have received an offer of admission from Oxford before they can be considered for the scholarship.
• ✅ Applicants should demonstrate outstanding academic ability.
• ✅ Financial need is an important part of the selection process.
• ✅ Applicants should have limited opportunities to study for a degree in their home country because of financial, political or educational circumstances.
• ✅ Applicants should intend to return to their home country after completing their studies.
• ✅ Priority may be given to students who have not previously studied at undergraduate level.

Scholarship Benefits

• 🏆 Full Oxford course fees are covered for successful scholars.
• 🏆 A grant towards living costs is provided.
• 🏆 Scholars receive one return air fare per year.
• 🏆 Funding can continue for 3 or 4 years, depending on the length of the selected undergraduate course.
• 🏆 Continued funding is subject to satisfactory academic progress.

Eligible Study Areas

The Reach Oxford Scholarship can support eligible undergraduate courses listed by the University of Oxford, except for Medicine.

Applicants should check the official Oxford undergraduate course listing carefully because individual courses can have their own academic and admissions requirements.

Required Documents

Students must first complete the normal University of Oxford undergraduate admission process. Scholarship applicants may then be asked to provide additional information required for scholarship assessment.

• Oxford undergraduate application and supporting documents
• Academic qualifications and transcripts
• Evidence required for the chosen Oxford course
• Scholarship application information, including financial circumstances
• Any additional documents requested by the University of Oxford

How to Apply

The Reach Oxford Scholarship requires students to apply for admission to Oxford first. The University cannot consider applicants who have not been offered a place.

1. Choose an eligible undergraduate course at the University of Oxford.
2. Review the academic and course-specific entry requirements.
3. Submit your undergraduate application to Oxford through the appropriate admissions process before the relevant admissions deadline.
4. Wait for an Oxford offer. Only students who have received an offer can be considered for the Reach Oxford Scholarship.
5. Complete the Reach Oxford Scholarship application when the 2027 scholarship application process opens.
6. Submit the scholarship application by 12 noon UK time on 26 January 2027.

Oxford states that details on how to apply for 2027 entry will be made available in January 2027. Applicants who meet the 26 January 2027 scholarship deadline are expected to be assessed in April 2027, with outcomes communicated by the end of May 2027.

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