The Oxford-Dowding Graduate Scholarship at University of Oxford 2026

The Oxford-Dowding Graduate Scholarship is available for applicants who are applying to any full or part-time Humanities graduate course at Oxford, within the range accepted by Wadham College. This scholarship has been made possible through the support of the University and David Dowding, who read Oriental Studies at Wadham in 1967, and is now pleased to ensure that future generations of Humanities students can receive the same quality of teaching that he enjoyed.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: October 15, 2025
2. Study Level: Masters
3. Sponsor: University of Oxford
4. City to Study: Oxford
5. School to Study: University of Oxford
6. Course to Study: Humanities
7. Eligible Country: United Kingdom

Eligibility Criteria for The Oxford-Dowding Graduate Scholarship at University of Oxford 2026

1. The Oxford-Dowding Graduate Scholarship is available for applicants who are applying to any full or part-time Humanities graduate course at Oxford, within the range accepted by Wadham College.
2. The scholarship is only tenable at Wadham College.
3. All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, successful applicants will be transferred to Wadham College in order to take up the scholarship.

Benefits of The Oxford-Dowding Graduate Scholarship at University of Oxford 2026

The scholarship covers course fees and a grant for living costs for the duration of the course, equivalent to a UKRI stipend (£20,780 in 2025-26, to increase in 2026-27). Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course.

How to Apply

1. Applicants must apply to the University of Oxford for admission by the relevant January application deadline.
2. No separate application is required to be considered for this scholarship.
3. All eligible applicants will be considered automatically.

For more details, visit University of Oxford Scholarship webpage

Application Deadline

October 15, 2025

Application Link(s)

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