The following Oxford Australia Scholarships are available in 2026, for entry to Oxford University in the 2026-27 academic year:

• Ian Wilson, Guy White and Magdalen College Oxford Australia Scholarship - limited to those accepted at Magdalen College, with preference given to BCL candidates;
• James Fairfax Oxford Australia Scholarship - available to members of any College;
• University College Oxford Australia Scholarship - limited to those accepted at University College.

The value of a Scholarship is normally limited to between AUD$5,500 and $11,000 pa, for the duration of the course and a maximum of 3 years.

Applicants for an Oxford Australia Scholarship for 2026 must apply: 

• to Oxford University, and to the relevant College for College-linked Scholarships, following the Oxford University processes and timelines (https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/graduate), and
• to the Oxford Australia Scholarship Fund.

How to apply

Complete the online application form supported by three references, at least two of which must be academic references.

References are submitted directly by your referees, here.

Applications open on Monday, 5 January 2026 and close on Monday, 23 February 2026 at 23:59 AEDT.

Your application and all references must be submitted by the closing date and time.

Eligibility

Candidates must:

• be Australian citizens normally resident in Australia;
• hold a Bachelor degree with First Class Honours, or the equivalent, from a recognised Australian university;
• not currently be, or previously have, enrolled in or completed a degree at a university outside Australia (exchange semesters abroad are excluded from this criterion);
• have submitted an application to Oxford University for 2026-27 academic year admission;
• before any offer of a Scholarship is confirmed, have been accepted by Oxford University for their proposed course and, for College-linked scholarships, by that College.

Advice of outcomes

You will be advised of the outcome of your application in the second half of April 2026. Any offer of a Scholarship will be conditional on an offer or admission to Oxford University and, for College-linked Scholarships, to that College. The Oxford Australia Scholarships Committee reserves the right to not offer any particular Scholarship.

Further Information

For further information, please refer to the FAQ or contact us at philanthropic.scholarships@anu.edu.au.