🇬🇧 United Kingdom — University of Oxford
Clarendon Scholarship
IELTS Requirement & Application Guide
Overall
7.5
Components
L 7 / R 7 / W 7 / S 7
Level
PG, PhD
Deadline
October–January
Country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Coverage
Full tuition fees, Annual living grant of £18,622
About Clarendon Scholarship
The Clarendon Scholarship is Oxford's flagship graduate scholarship scheme, funding approximately 140 new scholars each year across all divisions and departments. Candidates are automatically considered when they apply to any Oxford graduate programme — there is no separate application. Scholarships cover full tuition fees and a generous living grant.
IELTS Required
| Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Accepts: Academic ✓ / General ✗
Also accepted: TOEFL iBT 110, Cambridge C2 Proficiency Grade B
Coverage
- •Full tuition fees
- •Annual living grant of £18,622
Tips for Meeting the Requirement
- 1.Clarendon requires IELTS 7.5 overall with 7.0 in every band — matching the highest tier of Oxford's English requirements. Begin your IELTS preparation well in advance, targeting 8.0+ in your strongest skills to offset weaker areas.
- 2.Since Clarendon selection is automatic, your Oxford application is your scholarship application. Ensure your IELTS scores are submitted early so they do not delay your application review.
- 3.Oxford's higher-level requirement (7.5/7.0) applies to most humanities and social science programmes. Check if your specific programme has the standard (7.0/6.5) or higher requirement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What IELTS score is needed for Clarendon Scholarship at Oxford?
The Clarendon Scholarship requires IELTS Academic 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each component. This aligns with Oxford's higher-level English language requirement, which applies to most graduate programmes.
Do I need to apply separately for the Clarendon Scholarship?
No, all applicants to Oxford graduate programmes are automatically considered for the Clarendon Scholarship. There is no separate application form. Your admission application serves as your scholarship application.
Can I get a Clarendon Scholarship with IELTS 7.0?
IELTS 7.0 overall would not meet the Clarendon requirement of 7.5 overall with 7.0 in all components. However, some Oxford STEM programmes have a lower English requirement (7.0 overall, 6.5 per band), so check your specific programme's requirements.
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