Our Department is committed to attracting and retaining the very best candidates irrespective of background or ability to pay. Therefore, we are seeking to award up to ten scholarships to support practising educators to pursue a postgraduate qualification at the University of Oxford.

What does the scholarship offer?

The maximum value of this award is up to £2,000 per annum for the agreed course as a contribution towards your course fees. The award is made for the full duration of the period of fee liability for the agreed course, subject to satisfactory academic progress being made.

What are the eligibility criteria?

Students who meet the following criteria will be eligible for consideration:

1. Have an offer of admission to the University of Oxford on one of the following courses to begin in Michaelmas Term 2026:

2. Are currently a practising educator at a school or other educational setting in the United Kingdom and plan to remain so for the duration of the course. Preference will be given to those working in non-fee-paying schools and/or schools that are particularly challenging (e.g. located within an area of deprivation, high percentage of pupils eligible free school meals, challenged pupil intake, or other contextual factors).

In order to be considered for these scholarships, you must submit your application to the University for one of the above courses by 1 May 2026. Only those whose applications are successful will be invited to apply.

Selection will be based on academic merit and potential to make a positive difference in your educational context.

 

How do I apply?

Make your application for one of the above courses by 1 May 2026.

Once application decisions have been made, those with an offer of a place on one of the eligible courses will be invited to apply for the scholarship, which will involve the completion of a scholarship application form. In the scholarship application, candidates will need to confirm that they meet the selection criteria. Decisions will be based on the scholarship application form as well as the application to the University.

For more information about how to apply to our courses, please visit the University admissions website.

Those who submit applications to the University after 1 May 2026 will not be considered. The awarding panel’s decision will be final.

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