Applications

Applicants for an Oxford Australia Scholarship must apply: 

  • to Oxford University, and to the relevant College for College-linked Scholarships, following the usual processes and timelines (https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/graduate), and
  • in the case of Scholarships other than Clarendon-linked Scholarships, to the Oxford Australia Scholarships Committee application here by the date advertised and with the documentation specified on that webpage.

Applications considered in 2025: 

  • Brasenose – Clarendon OAS
  • James Fairfax OAS
  • James Fairfax – Clarendon OAS
  • Lincoln College OAS
  • Ian Wilson – Guy White & Magdalen College OAS
  • University College Old Members OAS

How to apply

Application Period: 2 January 2025 - 23 February 2025.

Eligibility

Candidates should::

  • be Australian citizens normally resident in Australia;
  • hold a Bachelor’s degree with First Class Honours, or the equivalent, from a recognised Australian university;
  • not have previously studied for a degree at a university outside Australia

Further Information

The required documents to accompany Oxford Australia Scholarship applications are (All documents should be in .pdf format):

  • an up-to-date Resume or CV,
  • an electronic copy of university transcript,
  • a personal statement on reason for application (1-page),
  • a financial statement, and
  • a sample of written work (5-10 pages).
  • three referees who can comment authoritatively on your academic qualities and potential.

Please ensure that you provide your referees with the referee report link. They have the same deadline as the application deadline 23 February 2023, 23:59 AEST.

For any questions, please refer to the FAQ

Updated:  8 November 2018/Responsible Officer:  Scholarship Committee/Page Contact:  Scholarship Committee