I'm an international student looking to apply to Oxford for my undergraduate degree and am curious about the scholarships they offer. Can anyone share insights on the types of scholarships available and the application process?
Oxford University offers a variety of scholarships to international undergraduate students. Although the exact scholarships may change from year to year, here are a few notable ones:
1. Reach Oxford Scholarship: This scholarship is intended for students from low-income countries who, for political or financial reasons, or because equivalent educational facilities do not exist, cannot study for a degree in their own countries.
2. Simon & June Li Undergraduate Scholarship: This scholarship is for undergraduate students from eligible Asian countries who demonstrate exceptional academic merit.
3. Oxford-Robert and Soulla Kyprianou Scholarship: This is available for students from Cyprus for any course of study.
For the Reach Oxford and Simon & June Li scholarships, you would need to apply by February for courses starting in October. Some scholarships may also require you to write an additional essay or provide extra documentation. However, the Oxford-Robert and Soulla Kyprianou Scholarship holders might be selected via the college.
It's important to note that competition for these scholarships is intense, as there are limited spots and a large number of applicants. Therefore, it's also recommended to seek out additional funding opportunities outside of what Oxford offers.
The application process usually starts alongside your course application. Hence, it's critical to review the eligibility criteria and deadlines on the official Oxford University website for precise and accurate information. Remember that deadlines for scholarships can often be earlier than the ones for course applications, so don't leave it until the last minute!
Good luck with your application!
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