Reach Oxford Scholarships for Developing Country Students

Last updated: 07 Sep 2026 Bachelor's Degree

Deadline

15 Oct 2026/26 Jan 2027 (annual) Study in: UK Course starts October 2027 A number of Oxford colleges offer Reach Oxford Scholarships (formerly Oxford Student Scholarships) to students from developing countries who, for political or financial reasons, or because equivalent educational facilities do not exist, cannot study for a degree in their own countries. Host Institution(s): Oxford University, United Kingdom Level/Field(s) of study: Undergraduate programs in all subjects in the course listing , except medicine Number of Awards: 2-3 per year Target group: Applicants must be nationals of countries who receive official development assistance from the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

See the official website for the complete list of eligible countries. Scholarship value/inclusions/duration: Tuition fees and college fees, a grant for living expenses and one return air fare per year.

The scholarship

Duration

is 3 or 4 years depending on course length.

Eligibility

This scheme is only suitable for candidates who have received an offer and who are of the highest academic ability. Financial need and social commitment are also major criteria for selection.

Applicants should be intending to return to their country of ordinary residence following their studies. Priority will be given to students who have not studied at undergraduate level before.

Application

instructions: Applications for 2027 entry will open in early January 2027. To be considered for the scholarship, you must have made an

Application

to the University through UCAS by 15 October 2026 and been successful in gaining a place. If you are offered a place at the University of Oxford for an undergraduate course for 2026 entry, you should read the guidance notes, review the

Application

questions and complete the Undergraduate scholarships

Application

online form by 12 noon (UK time) on 26 January 2027 . It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on

How to Apply

for this scholarship. Website: Official Scholarship Website: http://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/fees-and-funding/oxford-support/reach-oxford-scholarship This is not the official website. This is just a one-page

Summary

listing of the scholarship. For updated information on the scholarship, please always refer to the official website found at the end of the listing.