Reach Oxford Scholarship 2026 | Fully Funded
Location: United Kingdom
Level: Undergraduate (New Students)
Funding: Fully funded (tuition + living costs + annual return flight)
Key Features
- Prestigious University of Oxford undergraduate scholarship.
- Offered to students from low-income and developing countries.
- Designed for students who cannot study in their home countries due to political, financial, or educational barriers.
- Available for all subjects (except medicine).
- Limited to 2–3 awards per year.
Application Timeline
- UCAS Course Application Deadline: 15 October 2025
- Scholarship Application Opens: 14 January 2026
- Scholarship Deadline: 4 February 2026 (12 noon, UK time)
- Selection Process: March 2026
- Results Announced: May 2026
Scholarship Benefits
- Full course fees covered.
- Living costs grant (for the duration of study).
- One return airfare per year.
- Duration: 3–4 years depending on course length.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be nationals of a country that receives OECD DAC official development assistance.
- Hold an offer to study at Oxford for 2026 entry.
- Demonstrate outstanding academic ability, financial need, and social commitment.
- Intend to return to their home country after graduation.
- Have not previously studied at undergraduate level.
Additional Notes
- Not all Oxford colleges participate each year, but this will not prevent eligible applicants from being considered.
- Scholarship renewal each year depends on satisfactory academic progress.
- Scholars must submit an annual report on their academic and social activities.
- Competition is very high, and the University does not offer additional funding for unsuccessful candidates.
How to Apply (Step by Step)
- Apply for an undergraduate course via UCAS by 15 October 2025.
- Secure an offer of admission from the University of Oxford.
- Apply for the Reach Oxford Scholarship online between 14 January – 4 February 2026.
- Wait for the outcome (notification in May 2026).
Competitiveness
- Extremely competitive, with only 2–3 awards available annually.
- Selection is based on academic excellence, financial need, and social commitment
