Reach Oxford Scholarship

University of Oxford

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Details checked on 30 October 2026. Dates and amounts change every year. Always confirm on the official page.

Who can apply

Nationals of countries receiving official development assistance (OECD DAC list), who are new undergraduates with an Oxford offer, in any subject except medicine. Selection looks at financial need, social commitment and inability to study the degree at home; recipients are expected to return home. You must apply to Oxford first.

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About this opportunity

Reach Oxford funds a small number of outstanding undergraduates from ODA-eligible countries each year. Not every college offers the scholarship every year, but applicants placed at another college can be transferred if they win.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. Nationals of countries receiving official development assistance (OECD DAC list), who are new undergraduates with an Oxford offer, in any subject except medicine. Selection looks at financial need, social commitment and inability to study the degree at home; recipients are expected to return home. You must apply to Oxford first.
2. Note the deadline. Jan (annual; the 2027 entry deadline is 26 Jan 2027, with selection in April and results by the end of May) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. Prepare your documents. Passport or national ID; Academic transcripts and degree certificates; CV; Statement of purpose or motivation letter (if requested); Reference or recommendation letters (if requested); Proof of family income or financial situation (if requested); English-language test result or other language proof (if required); Anything else listed on the official page (this list is a typical checklist - always confirm there).
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

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Tips from our advisors

1. Read the eligibility line by line before you write anything. Most rejections are eligibility mismatches, not weak essays.
2. Beyond grades, show leadership and community impact with concrete numbers and outcomes.
3. Start at least 8 to 12 weeks early. Certified transcripts, translations and referee letters usually take longer than expected.
4. Ask your referees at least 4 weeks ahead and give them your CV, your draft SOP and the deadline.
5. Support your financial-need statement with clear documents and keep the numbers consistent across forms.
6. Submit at least 48 hours before the deadline. Portals slow down on the last day.

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Who can apply for Reach Oxford Scholarship?

Nationals of countries receiving official development assistance (OECD DAC list), who are new undergraduates with an Oxford offer, in any subject except medicine. Selection looks at financial need, social commitment and inability to study the degree at home; recipients are expected to return home. You must apply to Oxford first.

What does Reach Oxford Scholarship cover?

Course fees, a grant for living costs and one return air fare per year for the full 3 or 4 year undergraduate course; about 2 to 3 awards a year

When is the deadline for Reach Oxford Scholarship?

Jan (annual; the 2027 entry deadline is 26 Jan 2027, with selection in April and results by the end of May) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with Reach Oxford Scholarship?

Host countries: United Kingdom.

What documents do I need for Reach Oxford Scholarship?

Passport or national ID; Academic transcripts and degree certificates; CV; Statement of purpose or motivation letter (if requested); Reference or recommendation letters (if requested); Proof of family income or financial situation (if requested); English-language test result or other language proof (if required); Anything else listed on the official page (this list is a typical checklist - always confirm there).

How much work is the Reach Oxford Scholarship application?

Very High: Oxford UCAS application + scholarship application + financial evidence