Postgraduate

Trinity College offers a number of scholarships for graduate students. The scholarships offered for the 2025/26 academic year are listed below.

How to apply for a graduate scholarship at Trinity

There is no separate application form for the majority of the College’s named scholarships. If you wish to be considered for a scholarship at Trinity, you must submit your graduate application to the University by the January deadline for your course. Full guidance on submitting your application for graduate study is available on the University’s Graduate Admissions webpages.

In order to be considered for the College’s scholarships, you are advised to nominate Trinity as your preferred college on the graduate application form, although the College’s final decision may not be restricted to those who have nominated it. Initial selection of scholarship candidates is made in consultation with the relevant faculty or department, which submits recommendations for final selection by the College. Any questions should be addressed to Trinity’s Graduate and Academic Administrator.

When you will hear if you have been successful

The College will make its decision after the relevant department or faculty has considered all the eligible candidates applying by the January deadline. In practice, this is usually in mid-April or early May. As soon as the decision is made, our Graduate and Academic Administrator will contact the successful candidate(s).

For DPhil courses starting in October 2025

Trinity College proposes to offer the following doctoral awards for October 2025 entry. However, the College reserves the right to not make a given award or to make an award in a different subject if necessary. 

Christie Miller Graduate Scholarship in Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics

A Trinity College Scholarship for the DPhil in Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics for entry in October 2025. This scholarship will be combined with funding from another scholarship fund (e.g. Clarendon or Faculty funds) to cover full fees (either home or international) at the level of the Research Council stipend for the duration of the award-holder’s period of fee liability (i.e. up to three academic years). All applicants offered a placed for entry in October 2025 for the DPhil Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics will automatically be eligible for this scholarship, whether or not they originally applied to Trinity College; there is no additional application form. The successful candidate will be informed by the end of April or early May 2025. 

Christie Miller Graduate Scholarship in Medieval and Modern Languages

A Trinity College Scholarship for the DPhil in Medieval and Modern Languages (French or Spanish) for entry in October 2025. This scholarship will be combined with funding from another scholarship fund (e.g. Clarendon or Faculty funds) to cover full fees (either home or international) at the level of the Research Council stipend for the duration of the award-holder’s period of fee liability (i.e. up to three academic years). All applicants offered a placed for entry in October 2025 for the DPhil Medieval and Modern Languages (French or Spanish) will automatically be eligible for this scholarship, whether or not they originally applied to Trinity College; there is no additional application form. The successful candidate will be informed by the end of April or early May 2025. 

Christie Miller Graduate Scholarship in Classical Languages and Literature

A Trinity College Scholarship for the DPhil in Classical Languages and Literature for entry in October 2025. This scholarship will be combined with funding from another scholarship fund (e.g. Clarendon or Faculty funds) to cover full fees (either home or international) at the level of the Research Council stipend for the duration of the award-holder’s period of fee liability (i.e. up to three academic years). All applicants offered a placed for entry in October 2025 for the DPhil Classical Language and Literature will automatically be eligible for this scholarship, whether or not they originally applied to Trinity College; there is no additional application form. The successful candidate will be informed by the end of April or early May 2025. 

Melvyn-Young Graduate Scholarship in Economics

A Trinity College Scholarship for the DPhil in Economics for entry in October 2025. T This scholarship will be combined with funding from another scholarship fund (e.g. Clarendon or Departmental funds) to cover full fees (either home or international) at the level of the Research Council stipend for the duration of the award-holder’s period of fee liability (i.e. up to three academic years). All applicants offered a placed for entry in October 2025 for the DPhil Classical Language and Literature will automatically be eligible for this scholarship, whether or not they originally applied to Trinity College; there is no additional application form. The successful candidate will be informed by the end of April or early May 2025. 

Oxford - Cecil Lubbock Graduate Scholarship in History of Art

A Trinity College Scholarship for the DPhil in History of Art for entry in October 2025. This scholarship will cover full home fees and a maintenance grant of at the level of the AHRC stipend, for the duration of the award-holder’s fee liability (i.e. up to three academic years). All applicants offered a place for entry in October 2025 for the DPhil in History of Art will be automatically eligible for this scholarship, whether or not they originally applied to Trinity College; there is no additional application form. The successful candidate will be informed by the end of April or early May 2025. 

Trinity College Graduate Scholarship in Theology and Religion

A Trinity College Scholarship for the DPhil in Theology and Religion for entry in October 2025. This scholarship will be combined with funding from another scholarship fund (e.g. Clarendon or Faculty funds) to cover full fees (either home or international) at the level of the Research Council stipend for the duration of the award-holder’s period of fee liability (i.e. up to three academic years). All applicants offered a placed for entry in October 2025 for the DPhil Theology and Religion will automatically be eligible for this scholarship, whether or not they originally applied to Trinity College; there is no additional application form. The successful candidate will be informed by the end of April or early May 2025. 

Ward-Perkins - Cooper Graduate Scholarship in History or Ancient History

A Trinity College Scholarship for the DPhil in History or Ancient History for entry in October 2025. This scholarship will be combined with funding from another scholarship fund (e.g. Clarendon or Faculty funds) to cover full fees (either home or international) at the level of the Research Council stipend for the duration of the award-holder’s period of fee liability (i.e. up to three academic years). All applicants offered a placed for entry in October 2025 for the DPhil History or Ancient History will automatically be eligible for this scholarship, whether or not they originally applied to Trinity College; there is no additional application form. The successful candidate will be informed by the end of April or early May 2025. 

Whitehead Graduate Scholarship in Medical Sciences

A Trinity College Scholarship for a DPhil in Medical Sciences for entry in October 2025. This scholarship will be combined with funding from another scholarship fund (e.g. Clarendon or Department funds) to cover full fees (either home or international) at the level of the Research Council stipend for the duration of the award-holder’s period of fee liability (i.e. up to three academic years). All applicants offered a placed for entry in October 2025 for the DPhil in Mathematics will automatically be eligible for this scholarship, whether or not they originally applied to Trinity College; there is no additional application form. The successful candidate will be informed by the end of April or early May 2025.

Whitehead Graduate Scholarship in Mathematics

A Trinity College Scholarship for the DPhil in Mathematics for entry in October 2025. This scholarship will be combined with funding from another scholarship fund (e.g. Clarendon or Department funds) to cover full fees (either home or international) at the level of the Research Council stipend for the duration of the award-holder’s period of fee liability (i.e. up to three academic years). All applicants offered a placed for entry in October 2025 for the DPhil in Mathematics will automatically be eligible for this scholarship, whether or not they originally applied to Trinity College; there is no additional application form. The successful candidate will be informed by the end of April or early May 2025.

Wrigley Graduate Scholarship in Neuroscience

A Trinity College Scholarship for the DPhil in Clinical Neuroscience for entry in October 2025. This scholarship will be combined with funding from another scholarship fund (e.g. Clarendon or Department funds) to cover full fees (either home or international) at the level of the Research Council stipend for the duration of the award-holder’s period of fee liability (i.e. up to three academic years). All applicants offered a placed for entry in October 2025 for the DPhil in Clinical Neuroscience will automatically be eligible for this scholarship, whether or not they originally applied to Trinity College; there is no additional application form. The successful candidate will be informed by the end of April or early May 2025.

For Masters (or equivalent) courses starting in October 2025

Trinity College proposes to offer the following masters (or equivalent) awards for October 2025 entry. However, the College reserves the right to not make a given award or to make an award in a different subject if necessary.

Jeffrey Abbott Scholarship for Masters (or equivalent) courses in any subject offered by Trinity College

The Jeffrey Abbott Scholarship is open to academically outstanding candidates who play either men’s or women’s rugby at university level, and who have been accepted on to a Masters (or equivalent) course in any subject offered by Trinity College for entry in October 2025. The Scholarship is worth up to £15,000 for one or two years. Candidates must apply using the following application form: https://forms.office.com/e/ccieMJLnLz. The closing date for applications is the 31^st May 2025. Queries related to the scholarship can be directed to the Academic Administrator: academic.administrator@trinity.ox.ac.uk. 

Michael and Judith Beloff Scholarship for the BCL

This scholarship was established by Michael Beloff, former President of Trinity College and a prominent barrister, and his wife Judith Beloff. It is open to all applicants for the BCL for entry in October 2025. Preference will normally be given to academically outstanding applicants intending to practice at the Bar of England and Wales. The scholarship is worth £13,000 p.a.; this funding will be match-funded by the Faculty of Law to bring the total value of the scholarship to £26,000. All eligible applicants offered a place at Oxford for the BCL starting in October 2025 will automatically be considered for this scholarship, whether or not they originally applied to Trinity College; there is no additional application form. The successful candidate will be informed by the end of April or early May 2025. 

Mitchell Scholarships in Humanities or Social Sciences

Professor John Mitchell was an Old Member of Trinity College who left a substantial bequest to the College which now funds the Mitchell Scholarships. It is available for entry to a one-year, or two-year Masters course (or equivalent, e.g. BCL, BPhil Philosophy) in any Humanities or Social Science subject which Trinity offers. Under the terms of the endowment, the availability of scholarships is restricted to undergraduate Exhibitioners or Scholars who are in their final year at Trinity College in 2024-25, and will be undertaking a Masters course at Trinity College directly upon graduating. For October 2025, Trinity College will be able to offer up to three awards, each to a maximum of £16,000 towards fees and living expenses. All eligible applicants offered a place at Trinity College for October 2025 will automatically be considered for this scholarship; there is no additional application form. Successful candidates will be informed by the end of April or early May 2025.

Oxford - Wordsworth Scholarship in Linguistics

The Oxford – Wordsworth Scholarship is open to academically outstanding candidates who have been accepted on a one-year Linguistics MSt course for entry in October 2025. The scholarship may be combined with funding from another scholarship fund (e.g. Clarendon or Faculty funds) to cover up to the cost of full fees and a maintenance grant at the level of the AHRC stipend for the duration of the award-holder’s fee liability. All eligible applicants offered a place at Oxford for October 2025 will automatically be considered for this scholarship, whether or not they originally applied to Trinity College; there is no additional application form. The successful candidate will be informed by the end of April or early May 2025. 

Richard Hillary Scholarship in English or Modern Languages (French or Spanish)

The Richard Hillary Graduate Scholarship is open to academically outstanding candidates who have been accepted on a one-year English or Modern Languages (French or Spanish) MSt course for entry in October 2025. The scholarship may be combined with funding from another scholarship fund (e.g. Clarendon or Faculty funds) to cover up to the cost of full fees and a maintenance grant at the level of the AHRC stipend for the duration of the award-holder’s fee liability. All eligible applicants offered a place at Oxford for October 2025 will automatically be considered for this scholarship, whether or not they originally applied to Trinity College; there is no additional application form. The successful candidate will be informed by the end of April or early May 2025.

Said MBA Scholarships

The Said Foundation Scholarships were established by Wafic Said, an Honorary Fellow of Trinity College. In 2025, three scholarships will be offered to academically outstanding applicants for the MBA. The value of each of the scholarships for 2025 entry is £12,000 p.a. Candidates for the scholarship will be nominated to Trinity College by the Said Business School; there is no additional application form. The successful candidates will be informed by the end of April or early May 2025.

Sir Roger Fry Scholarship in Classics 

Sir Roger Fry Scholarship is open to academically outstanding candidates who are residents of Spain (or academically outstanding residents from the rest of Europe, excluding the UK), and who have been accepted on any one-year Classics MSt course for entry in October 2025. The scholarship may be combined with funding from another scholarship fund (e.g. Clarendon) to cover up to the cost of full fees (at home or international level) and a maintenance grant at the level of the appropriate research council stipend for the duration of the award-holder’s fee liability. All eligible applicants offered a place at Oxford for October 2025 will automatically be considered for this scholarship, whether or not they originally applied to Trinity College; there is no additional application form. The successful candidate will be informed by the end of April or early May 2025.

Trinity College Graduate Scholarship in History of Art

This scholarship is open to academically outstanding candidates who have been accepted on to the MSt History of Art and Visual Culture course for entry in October 2025. The scholarship may be combined with funding from another scholarship fund (e.g. Clarendon or Faculty funds) to cover up to the cost of full fees and a maintenance grant at the level of the AHRC stipend for the duration of the award-holder’s fee liability. All eligible applicants offered a place at Oxford for October 2025 will automatically be considered for this scholarship, whether or not they originally applied to Trinity College; there is no additional application form. The successful candidate will be informed by the end of April or early May 2025. 

Woodruffe - Austin Farrer Graduate Scholarship in Theology

The Woodruff – Austin Farrer Graduate Scholarship is open to academically outstanding candidates who have been accepted on a one-year Theology MSt course for entry in October 2025. The scholarship may be combined with funding from another scholarship fund (e.g. Clarendon or Faculty funds) to cover up to the cost of full fees and a maintenance grant at the level of the AHRC stipend for the duration of the award-holder’s fee liability. All eligible applicants offered a place at Oxford for October 2025 will automatically be considered for this scholarship, whether or not they originally applied to Trinity College; there is no additional application form. The successful candidate will be informed by the end of April or early May 2025.