Oxford University Scholarships for International Students pursuing postgraduate degree are available for application.

Oxford University Scholarships aim to recognize the best students worldwide, as decided by experts in each student’s field. While scholars are selected solely on academic criteria, Oxford believes that by selecting and nurturing the best and brightest minds in any given field the advancement of their study at Oxford will, by its very nature, produce leaders in that field. Furthermore, the process of selection means that the students receiving scholarships comes from different faculties and academic divisions. This diversity provides great opportunities for interdisciplinary interaction amongst the scholars.

Further, Oxford University Scholarship aims to enhance student’s experience while in the university. Hence, Lincoln College of Oxford University is providing a number of scholarships. Though these are partial scholarships, usually valid for one year, you may always apply for extension. So without further ado, check out these Oxford University Scholarships for international students.

Kenneth Sewards-Shaw Oxford University Scholarships

The gift of the late Mr. Kenneth Sewards-Shaw, Old Member of Lincoln College

Eligibility: candidates must be new graduate students of the College in the area of Law, History, English or Politics.

Value:  £1,500 (+£500 – see below)

Duration:  1 year

Candidates should have attained a high standard in their previous academic work. The candidate who is selected for this award will be expected to give a presentation on their work to members of the Middle and Senior Common Room at a joint seminar during their first year at Lincoln.  There will be a further reward of an additional £500 for doing so.

The Jermyn Brooks Graduate Award

The gift of Mr. Jermyn Brooks, Old Member of Lincoln College

Eligibility: candidates must be a new or current graduate student of the College in the Humanities, preferably in  Modern Languages.

Value: £2,000.

Duration: 1 year

Candidates should have attained a high standard in their previous academic work.

The Supperstone Law Oxford University Scholarships

The gift of Sir Michael Supperstone QC, Old Member of Lincoln College

Eligibility: candidates must be accepted by the University and Lincoln College to read for the postgraduate degree of BCL or MJur with an emphasis or special interest in Public Law and must demonstrate academic excellence and show promise for a successful career in the legal field.

Value: £1000

Duration: 1 year

Candidates should have attained a high standard in their previous academic work. Also, candidates must append to their application form a short statement describing their interest in Public Law.

The Erich and Rochelle Friedmann Endowed Prize in Music

The gift of Professor Theodore Friedman, former Fellow of Lincoln College

Eligibility: new or current students in any discipline except Music but who have exceptional and proven musical ability.

Value:  £300

Duration: 1 year

The successful candidate is expected to play a prominent part in the musical life of the College, and in particular to act, if requested, as organizing secretary of the College’s active Music Society. Furthermore, candidates must attach to their application form a short statement concerning their achievements in music and potential contribution to the musical life of the College.

Polonsky Foundation Grants: Oxford University Scholarships for International Graduate Students

Eligibility: candidates may be new or current students and must be citizens of countries not in the EU.  Successful candidates should show the need for financial assistance, academic merit and the promise of being good College citizens (i.e. active in the arts, sport, student governance, etc).

Value: approximately £6,100.

Duration: 1 year,  although students may re-apply for the grants.

Menasseh Ben Israel Room Oxford University Scholarships

This scholarship is supported by the Polonsky Foundation

Eligibility: Graduates of any Israeli university, gaining a graduate place at the University and at Lincoln College,  in any subject. However, Oxford will prefer graduates of the Hebrew University.

Value: One academic year (37 weeks) of free accommodation in Lincoln College  (B grade room, worth approximately £6,100).

Duration: 1 year

The Menasseh Ben Israel Room is located in Lincoln’s High Street Quadrangle, close to the Oxford city center and Lincoln’s historic Turl Street site.

Lord Crewe Graduate Scholarships

These awards are funded by Lord Crewe’s Charity, founded from the will of Nathaniel, Lord Crewe, 1633-1721,  Rector of Lincoln College and Bishop of Durham.

Eligibility: all new and current students, in any subject, ordinarily resident in the County Durham or Northumberland.

Value: £7,000

Duration:  1 year in the first instance, with the possibility of re-application for renewal.

Up to 3  awards are available for 2019-20. Applicants must qualify on both academic merit and financial need basis to receive the scholarship.

Application: Applicants must hold an offer of a place to read for a Postgraduate degree course at an Oxford  College before applying.  Further, successful applicants holding an offer of a place at another College will migrate to Lincoln College in order to take up the award.

Crewe Graduate Awards

These awards are funded by Lord Crewe’s Charity, founded from the will of Nathaniel, Lord Crewe, 1633-1721,  Rector of Lincoln College and Bishop of Durham.

Eligibility: all new and current students, in any subject, who are wholly or partly self-funding.

Value: £3,000

Duration:  1 year in the first instance, with the possibility of re-application for renewal.

Up to 9 awards are available for 2019-20. Applicants must qualify on both academic merit and financial need basis to receive the scholarship. Applicants must hold a place, or an offer of a place, at Lincoln College before applying.

The Hartley Bursary

The gift of Miss Alison Hartley, Old Member of Lincoln College, and Mrs. Hartley.

Eligibility: new or current graduate students of Lincoln College, ordinarily resident in the UK, who are studying for a degree in any humanities subject and who are in financial need.

Value: £1000

Duration: 1 year

The Alfred and Frances Drucker Bursary

The gift of an Old Member of Lincoln College to commemorate his parents.

Eligibility: one award is available for a new graduate or undergraduate student who holds a place at the University and to Lincoln College. Moreover, student ordinarily resident in the Czech Republic, and in financial need will be preferred. However, If no candidate meets this criterion the award may be made to any applicant admitted to reading for a higher degree in law, or in social sciences, who is in financial need.

Value: £700

The Kingsgate Graduate Accommodation Bursaries

The gift of an old member of the College. Two awards are available for 2019-20

Eligibility: Candidates should hold a place or an offer of a place at Lincoln College to study for a one- or two-year Masters Degree course (including BCL and BPhil)  in any subject area. Moreover, Oxford will prefer applicants from the UK/EU.

Value: One academic year (37 weeks) of free accommodation in Lincoln College  (B Grade room, worth approximately £6,100).

Duration: 1 year, with the possibility of re-application for renewal.

The 17 Museum Road Oxford University Scholarships

The gift of an old member of the College.

Eligibility: Candidates should hold a place or an offer of a place at Lincoln College to study for a one- or two-year Masters Degree course (including BCL and BPhil)  in any subject area. Moreover, Oxford will prefer applicants from the UK/EU.

Value: £1,100

Duration: 1 year, with the possibility of re-application for renewal.

How To Apply

A combined application form for all the scholarships listed above will be available for download here from 5th February 2019.  Application deadline: 3rd  June 2019. Results announced: 3rd July 2019.

For all Scholarships EXCEPT the Lord Crewe Scholarships, (which are open to applicants holding an offer of a place at any Oxford College) applicants must hold  a place, or an offer of a place, at Lincoln College before making an application.