The Reach Oxford Scholarship 2027 offers fully funded undergraduate study at the University of Oxford in the UK for students from eligible low-income and developing countries.
The scholarship is aimed at students who have strong academic potential but cannot study for a degree in their home country because of financial or political circumstances, or because suitable educational opportunities are unavailable.
Key Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| University | University of Oxford |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Level | Undergraduate |
| Eligible countries | Developing/low-income countries |
| Duration | 3–4 years |
| Funding | Fully funded |
| Awards | Around 2–3 |
| Scholarship deadline | 26 January 2027 |
| Oxford admission deadline | 15 October 2026 |
What Does the Scholarship Cover?
The Reach Oxford Scholarship provides:
- Full tuition and course fees
- A grant for living costs
- One return airfare to the UK each year
- Funding for the duration of the degree
The scholarship is therefore considered fully funded, although the number of awards is very limited.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must generally:
- Be from a country that receives official development assistance from the OECD Development Assistance Committee.
- Have strong academic ability.
- Demonstrate financial need.
- Show social commitment.
- Be unable to study a degree in their home country because of financial or political circumstances or limited educational opportunities.
- Intend to return to their home country after completing their studies.
The scholarship is available for most Oxford undergraduate courses, except Medicine.
Applicants who have not previously studied at undergraduate level are given priority.
How to Apply
The Reach Oxford Scholarship requires applicants to first apply for undergraduate admission to Oxford.
For 2027 entry, the Oxford undergraduate application deadline is 15 October 2026.
Students who receive an Oxford offer can then apply for the Reach Oxford Scholarship when the scholarship application opens.
The scholarship deadline is 26 January 2027, with selection expected in April and results by the end of May 2027.
Application Steps
- Choose an eligible Oxford undergraduate course.
- Apply to Oxford through UCAS by 15 October 2026.
- Receive an Oxford admission offer.
- Complete the Reach Oxford Scholarship application.
- Submit the scholarship application by 26 January 2027.
At a Glance
Scholarship: Reach Oxford Scholarship
University: University of Oxford
Study level: Undergraduate
Location: United Kingdom
Funding: Tuition, living costs and annual return airfare
Deadline: 26 January 2027
Oxford admission deadline: 15 October 2026
Awards: Approximately 2–3
Students interested in the 2027 intake should begin preparing their Oxford application well before the 15 October 2026 admission deadline.
Official information: University of Oxford – Reach Oxford Scholarship
