Reach Oxford Scholarships for Students from Developing Countries

Reach Oxford Scholarships, previously called Oxford Student Scholarships, are offered by a number of Oxford colleges to students from developing countries. The award supports students who cannot study for a degree in their home country because of political or financial reasons, or because equivalent educational facilities are not available there.

Oxford University, United Kingdom

Undergraduate programs in all subjects in the course listing, except medicine

2-3 per year

Applicants must be nationals of countries who receive official development assistance from the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). See the official website for the complete list of eligible countries.

Tuition fees and college fees, a grant for living expenses and one return air fare per year. The scholarship duration is 3 or 4 years depending on course length.

This scheme is only suitable for candidates who have received an offer and who are of the highest academic ability. Financial need and social commitment are also major criteria for selection. Applicants should be intending to return to their country of ordinary residence following their studies. Priority will be given to students who have not studied at undergraduate level before.

Application instructions:

Applications for 2027 entry will open in early January 2027.

To be considered for the scholarship, you must have made an application to the University through UCAS by 15 October 2026 and been successful in gaining a place. If you are offered a place at the University of Oxford for an undergraduate course for 2026 entry, you should read the guidance notes, review the application questions and complete the Undergraduate scholarships application online form by 12 noon (UK time) on 26 January 2027.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.