Graduate Scholarships for entry in the 2026/27 academic year
FURTHER AWARDS WILL BE ADDED TO THIS PAGE BY THE END OF OCTOBER 2025
Christ Church seeks applicants of the highest academic potential and merit and aims to provide a high-quality environment for academic study.
Course fees
For information on tuition fees and college fees as well as funding options, please see the fees section of the University website.
Our scholarships
Financial support for graduate students is a priority for Christ Church, and the College offers a range of scholarships each year for new graduate students. In recent years, for example, we have partnered with the Law Faculty to offer a BAME Scholarship to a DPhil student in Law, and with the University to offer Black Academic Futures Scholarships and have also offered fully-funded Black and Refugee Academic Futures scholarships in part thanks to the generosity of many members of college, staff and students, and alumni. Scholarships available for students starting in the 2026/27 academic year are listed below.
There is no separate College application procedure for any of the scholarships listed.
- Applications should be made by the December/January deadline for your chosen course.
- All applicants should apply to the University under the standard procedures for graduate degrees.
- Applicants who apply by the December/January deadline for their chosen course will automatically be considered for Clarendon awards.
Any queries about Christ Church scholarships from prospective students or offer-holders should be directed to the Admissions Office.
Any queries from current students should be directed to the Academic Office.
Research Council awards
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One AHRC Doctoral Landscape Scholarship in partnership with the University
Details of scholarship: See https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/graduate/fees-and-funding/funding/research-council-and-studentships
Eligibility: Home/ROI/Islands/Overseas applicants for a DPhil course in a discipline eligible for AHRC funding in subjects the College normally considers.
Value: Course fee and a grant for living expenses at the UKRI minimum doctoral stipend rate.
Duration: Up to four years (depending on period of fee liability).
Application process: No separate application process for Christ Church, but applicants should follow the University guidance: https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/graduate/fees-and-funding/funding/research-council-and-studentships
Subject-specific awards - Humanities Division
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One Christopher Tower Studentship for a DPhil student researching poetry in the English language
Details: This scholarship is funded by Christ Church’s Christopher Tower Fund.
Eligibility: Home/ROI/Islands/Overseas applicants for a DPhil course in English with a focus on poetry in the English language.
Value: Fees and a grant for living expenses at the equivalent of the UKRI minimum doctoral stipend rate.
Duration: Up to three years (depending on period of fee liability).
Application process: No separate application process. The successful applicant will be transferred to Christ Church in order to take up the scholarship if they did not apply to the college. Selection is expected to take place by early May 2026.
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One Christopher Tower Studentship for an MSt student in English who is writing their dissertation on poetry researching poetry in the English language
Details: This scholarship is funded by Christ Church’s Christopher Tower Fund.
Eligibility: Home/ROI/Islands/Overseas applicants for the MSt course in English who will write their dissertation on a topic relating to poetry in the English language.
Value: Fees and a grant for living expenses at the equivalent of the UKRI minimum doctoral stipend rate.
Duration: Up to one year (depending on period of fee liability).
Application process: No separate application process. The successful applicant will be transferred to Christ Church in order to take up the scholarship if they did not apply to the college. Selection is expected to take place by early May 2026.
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One Dacre Scholarship in History
Details: The Dacre Trust Scholarship has been funded by the Dacre Trust and Christ Church since 2021, for a graduate student studying intellectual history at Christ Church.
Eligibility: Applicants paying fees at home level for an MSt in Intellectual History.
Value: Fees at home level and a grant for living expenses at the equivalent of the UKRI minimum doctoral stipend rate.
Duration: Up to 9 months (depending on period of fee liability).
Application process: No separate application process. The successful applicant will be transferred to Christ Church in order to take up the scholarship if they did not apply to the college. Selection is expected to take place by early May 2026.
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One Wellington Scholarship in History
Details: The Wellington Scholarship was established in 2011 for a graduate student studying for an MSt in History at Christ Church.
Eligibility: Applicants paying fees at home level for an MSt in History.
Value: A grant for living expenses at the equivalent of the UKRI minimum doctoral stipend rate.
Duration: Up to 12 months (depending on period of fee liability).
Application process: No separate application process, but applicants will need to select Christ Church as their preferred college. Selection is expected to take place by early May 2026.
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One Scholarship in Greek Mythology
Details: This scholarship is funded by Christ Church for a DPhil student in Classics, English or Modern Languages at Christ Church who is undertaking research in Greek Mythology.
Eligibility: Applicants paying fees at home level for a DPhil in Classics, English or Modern Languages who are undertaking research in Greek Mythology.
Value: Fees at home level and a grant for living expenses at the equivalent of the UKRI minimum doctoral stipend rate.
Duration: Up to 3 years (depending on period of fee liability).
Application process: No separate application process. The successful applicant will be transferred to Christ Church in order to take up the scholarship if they did not apply to the college. Selection is expected to take place by early May 2026.
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One Pilkington Scholarship in Modern Languages in partnership with the Faculty of Modern Languages
Details: This scholarship is co-funded by Christ Church and the Faculty of Modern Languages.
Eligibility: Applicants paying fees at home level for a DPhil course in Modern Languages.
Value: Fees at home level and a grant for living expenses at the equivalent of the UKRI minimum doctoral stipend rate.
Duration: Up to three years (depending on period of fee liability).
Application process: No separate application process. The successful applicant will be transferred to Christ Church in order to take up the scholarship if they did not apply to the college. Selection is expected to take place by early May 2026.
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One Stone Mallabar Scholarship in Music
Details: The Stone Mallabar Scholarship is given by Mr Jonathan Stone for a graduate student studying for the DPhil in Music at Christ Church.
Eligibility: Applicants paying fees at home level for a DPhil course in Music.
Value: Fees at home level and a grant for living expenses at the equivalent of the UKRI minimum doctoral stipend rate.
Duration: Up to three years (depending on period of fee liability).
Application process: No separate application process. The successful applicant will be transferred to Christ Church in order to take up the scholarship if they did not apply to the college. Selection is expected to take place by early May 2026.
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One Living Costs doctoral award in Music
Details of scholarship: This award is funded by Christ Church.
Eligibility: Home/ROI/Islands/Overseas applicants for the DPhil in Music.
Value: A grant for living expenses at the equivalent of the UKRI minimum doctoral stipend rate.
Duration: Up to three years (depending on fee liability).
Application process: No separate application process. The successful applicant will be transferred to Christ Church in order to take up the scholarship if they did not apply to the college. Selection is expected to take place by early May 2026.
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One Scholarship in Theology & Religion funded by the University
Details: The Scholarship is awarded by the University to a graduate student studying for the DPhil in Theology & Religion at Christ Church.
Eligibility: Applicants paying fees at home level for a DPhil course in Theology & Religion.
Value: Fees and a grant for living expenses at the equivalent of the UKRI minimum doctoral stipend rate.
Duration: Up to three years (depending on period of fee liability).
Application process: No separate application process. The successful applicant will be transferred to Christ Church in order to take up the scholarship if they did not apply to the college. Selection is expected to take place by early May 2026.
Subject-specific awards - Social Sciences Division
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One Anne Campbell Scholarship in Law
Details of scholarship: The Anne Campbell Scholarship was given by Emily Campbell (ChCh 1990) in memory of her late mother. It is awarded to the Christ Church law graduate with the highest average mark in the Final Honours School who remains at Christ Church, or returns to Christ Church, in order to study for the BCL or MJur.
Eligibility: Home/ROI/Islands/Overseas applicants to Christ Church for the MJur and BCL who have previously completed their undergraduate Law degree at Christ Church,
Value: £3,300 towards course fees and £500 towards living costs
Duration: Ten months
Application process: No separate application process.
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One Pilkington Scholarship in Law in partnership with the Faculty of Law
Details: This scholarship is co-funded by Christ Church and the Faculty of Law.
Eligibility: Home/ROI/Islands/Overseas applicants for a DPhil in Law.
Value: Fees and a grant for living expenses at the equivalent of the UKRI minimum doctoral stipend rate.
Duration: Up to three years (depending on period of fee liability).
Application process: No separate application process. The successful applicant will be transferred to Christ Church in order to take up the scholarship if they did not apply to the college. Selection is expected to take place by early May 2026.
Subject-specific awards - Maths, Physical & Life Sciences Division
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Two Holder Scholarships in Mathematics in partnership with the Mathematics Institute
Details: These scholarships are co-funded by Christ Church, in part thanks to the generosity of Mark Holder, and by the Maths Department.
Eligibility: Applicants for the MSc in Mathematical Sciences and the MSc in Mathematical Modelling and Scientific Computing.
Value: A sum covering fees at home level only (for any successful applicant, irrespective of whether they are to pay home or overseas fees), together with a grant for living expenses at the equivalent of the UKRI annual doctoral stipend rate.
Duration: Up to one year (depending on the period of fee liability).
Application process: No separate application process. The successful applicants will be transferred to Christ Church in order to take up the scholarship if they did not apply to the college. Selection is expected to take place by mid-May 2026.
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One Carey Scholarship in Physics in partnership with the Department of Physics
Details: This scholarship is funded by Christ Church and the Department of Physics for a DPhil student in Physics at Christ Church.
Eligibility: Applicants for a DPhil in Physics, with a preference for candidates in one of the following areas: Particle Physics, Atomic and Laser Physics, and Quantum Technologies.
Value: Fees at least at Home level and a grant for living expenses at the equivalent of the UKRI minimum doctoral stipend rate.
Duration: Up to 3 years (depending on period of fee liability).
Application process: No separate application process. The successful applicant will be transferred to Christ Church in order to take up the scholarship if they did not apply to the college. Selection is expected to take place by early May 2026.
Non-subject-specific awards
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Christ Church is contributing to up to four AfOx graduate scholarships for 26/27 entry
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Four Clarendon Scholarships in partnership with the University
Details of scholarship: See https://www.ox.ac.uk/clarendon/information-for-applicants
Eligibility: Home/ROI/Islands/Overseas applicants for subjects the College normally considers. One award is normally made in each of the Divisions as follows: Humanities, Social Sciences, MPLS, Medical Sciences.
Value: Course fee and a grant for living expenses at the UKRI minimum doctoral stipend rate.
Duration: Up to four years (depending on period of fee liability).
Application process: No separate application process.
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One Holford Scholarship
Details: This scholarship is funded by Christ Church for a DPhil student in any subject offered at Christ Church.
Eligibility: Applicants for a DPhil in any subject offered at Christ Church.
Value: A grant for living expenses at the equivalent of the UKRI minimum doctoral stipend rate.
Duration: Up to 3 years (depending on period of fee liability).
Application process: No separate application process but applicants will need to select Christ Church as their college of preference when applying. Selection is expected to take place by late May 2026.