Scholarship Overview
- Formerly Oxford Student Scholarship, the Reach Oxford Scholarship provides students from developing countries who wish to pursue their undergraduate studies in Oxford University.
Host School
- The host for this scholarship if Oxford University, the oldest university in the United Kingdom recognized as a leading academic institution in learning, teaching, and research.
Fields of Study
- Undergraduate degrees except Medicine
What does the scholarship cover?
- University and college fees, a full grant for living expenses and flights to/from the UK per year
How many scholarships are given?
- A small number of awards will be made, number to be confirmed
Which countries are targeted?
- Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan
- Bangladesh, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi
- Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Rep., Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Dem. Rep., Congo, Rep., Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Côte d’Ivoire, Cuba
- Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic
- Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia
- Fiji, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
- Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana
- Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan
- Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Korea, Dem. Rep., Kosovo, Kyrgyz, Rep.
- Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya
- Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Federated States, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar
- Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue
- Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda
- Samoa, São Tomé and Principe, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, St Kitts-Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and Grenadines, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Syria
- Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tonga, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu
- Uganda, Ukraine, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, West Bank and Gaza Strip, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Am I Eligible to Apply?
- This scheme is only suitable for candidates of the highest academic ability who have outstanding examination results. However, financial need and social commitment are also major criteria for selection.
How to Apply – Next Steps
- Candidates must first apply for admission to the University through UCAS by 15 October 2013. NOTE that Reach Oxford Scholarship is only awarded to students who have secured a place in the University.
- You must write a supporting statement that answers the following two questions in Section E of the application form:
- Why are you applying for this scholarship and what impact will it have on your career?
- How would you use the education you receive at Oxford for the benefit of your community?
Closing Date
- Scholarship applications for 2014 entry will then open in December 2013 and close in February 2014 (exact dates to be confirmed).
How do I get more information?
For more information, interested applicants can go to the following links:
- Reach Oxford Scholarship
- University of Oxford with business address at:
University Offices
Wellington Square
Oxford
OX1 2JD
United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1865 270000
Fax: +44 1865 270708

Nyaradzo Matanga says
Oxford University is my dream university and learning at such a great and a woderful institution in the world will really make me a better and more responsible person to my community. i am an enterpreneur at heart and I believe that Zimbabwe needs more job creators than job seekers. Through Oxford University, I believe I can be instrumental in my community.I come from a very poor and unfavourable background with no father who can support me. My widowed mother has been nothing but a pillar of strength who has defied all odds to earn me a better education up to high school. Getting this scholarship will really be a dream come true and a beginning for a better me and a more responsible and instrumental citizen to Zimbabwe.
Mike 20 says
am just reading this post today and am asking, is it still possible for me to apply to the university?, cos today is the 15th.
Emmanuel Edet Umoh says
I have all the grade in art subject and l shall be greatful if the opportiunty is please for me to reach the peak.
tufa says
i would like to accept my request
Mohammed Ali says
is it possible to get a scholarship in medicine ?